Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

You'll be the face of the practice—a client-focused RVN delivering nurse-led consultations, managing patient admissions and discharges, and ensuring every client interaction leaves them feeling heard and cared for. This is front-of-house nursing at its best: varied, autonomous, and deeply rewarding. You'll also step into the hospital to support veterinary surgeons with procedures when needed, so no two days are quite the same. Based in Watford, Hertfordshire, you'll work within a friendly and dedicated small animal team that values organisation, compassion, and collaboration. This is a full-time permanent position with a supportive workplace culture where professional development is genuinely encouraged.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead nurse-led consultations and schedule 3 activities, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and practice standards
• Manage patient admissions, monitoring, and discharges with meticulous attention to care standards
• Deliver exceptional client-facing care and communication
• Support veterinary surgeons with surgical procedures and clinical support in the hospital
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team environment

Requirements

• RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse
• Proven passion for delivering exceptional patient and client care
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Team player with a collaborative approach
• Commitment to maintaining clinical, regulatory, and operational compliance

Benefits

• Salary: £36,500 per annum
• Annual leave: 5 weeks plus bank holidays, rising with length of service, plus one extra paid 'Day for You'
• Professional development: £750 CPD allowance and 2 days' paid CPD leave per year; access to clinical communities, internal training, and 24-hour hospital facilities; funded professional certificates
• Health & wellbeing: Health Cash Plan from day one, 24/7 counselling and mental health support, life assurance (3x salary)
• Professional support: RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Additional perks: Cycle to Work scheme, season ticket loans, discounts on Medivet products and services
• Career development: Internal career pathways within the Medivet group

About the Practice

This Watford practice operates as part of Medivet, one of the UK's leading veterinary groups with a strong presence across multiple locations. The practice is small animal focused, serving the local community with a team-orientated approach that prioritises both patient welfare and staff wellbeing. Medivet is part of Mars Veterinary Health, bringing resources and support to individual practices while maintaining their local identity. The workplace culture emphasises that "employee experience is our passion"—backed up by genuine investment in team development, mental health support, and professional progression. You'll have access to Medivet's 24-hour hospital facilities and clinical communities, enabling continuous learning and specialist support when needed.