Remuneration £35,000 - £37,500 per year The opportunity We are seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse to join our impressive 1st opinion practice in the heart of Islington This is a Maternity Cover Contract, working to a 4-day week with 1:6 weekends. We have 4 fantastic vets and a dedicated nursing/support team David our Branch Partner has been with the practice for over ten years and has a certificate in cardiology. Our advanced technology helps us understand and diagnose heart conditions and David is busy seeing cardiology patients from across the region Our practice is well equipped with everything we need to provide exceptional care to our patients including ultrasound, x-ray and in-house lab. We have a great client base who are dedicated to their pets and there is lots of opportunity to thoroughly work-up cases in-house. To support us further, we have access to advanced diagnostics, seamless round the clock care via our Kensington hospital, and the input of certificate holders and wider colleagues. This allows us great follow through on our cases when things go beyond first opinion level. We're a short walk from Angel, Highbury & Islington and Essex Road Stations. Our address is 60 Cross St, London N1 2BA Key Benefits: Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service. Life Assurance 3 x salary. Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support. 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays rising to 6 with length of service. An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for you to use as you wish. Clinical CPD: £750 per year plus 2 days’ paid leave Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities Funded certificate opportunities. VDS and RCVS fees paid. Interest free Season Ticket Loan. Cycle to Work scheme. Discounts on Medivet products and services. Role Accountabilities: Exceptional care is at the heart of everything we do at Medivet. That’s the care for our patients, our clients and for each other – we really want to make a positive difference through every interaction we have. In this role you will: Consistently deliver exceptional care to your clients. Support with surgeries and procedures, completing all pre and post procedure activity. Carry out nurse led appointments and schedule 3 activities. Deliver patient monitoring and care. Manage admissions and discharges as directed by the Veterinary team. Complete patient transfers to out of hours or enhanced care. Dispense and check medication. Deliver professional excellence, complying with all regulatory, practice and operational standards. Hold briefings to engage and co-ordinate your team to support the most effective running of the practice. Your Skills and Experience: RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse. Experience of delivering exceptional patient and client care. Experienced in working effectively as part of a team. Experience of supporting Nurse consults, with an understanding of how this contributes to practice performance and efficiency. Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of every colleague. About Us: Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider, with practices across the UK including a number of 24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. We also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France, Germany and Spain. We’re proud to support a large, connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that’s always there. That’s more than a strapline for us, we truly believe every interaction we have matters and that we can make a real difference. This is as true for our colleagues as it is for our patients and clients. Being part of Medivet means being part of a forward-thinking and caring environment with the very best equipment and treatment options available, and the very best treatment for you as a valued member of the team. This is the home of talented people like you who want to stand out in their field and whose compassion for animals goes way beyond their job. Join us and be part of our exciting plans for the future.