Listing information dated 2026-11-03
Head Registered Veterinary Nurse
Medivet · Stoke Newington
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Job description
Medivet Stoke Newington is seeking an experienced and confident Head Veterinary Nurse to lead and inspire a close-knit nursing team within this busy, community-focused practice in North London. This role is ideal for a proactive RVN who enjoys a mix of hands-on clinical work and leadership responsibilities, supporting high standards of patient care, mentoring nurses and students, and working closely with the practice leadership team to drive continuous improvement. Stoke Newington is a vibrant and diverse area known for its village feel, independent shops, cafés and green spaces such as Clissold Park, while still offering excellent transport links into central London. It’s a fantastic location for someone who enjoys a lively, welcoming neighbourhood and wants to play a key role in shaping a positive team culture within a practice that truly values collaboration, development and wellbeing. Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we offer
Health Cash Plan from day one
24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
Life Assurance 3 x salary
5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you
£750 CPD allowance plus 2 days’ paid leave per year
Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and our 24-hour hospitals
Funded certificates and internal career pathways
RCVS and VDS fees paid
Cycle to Work
Season Ticket loans
Discounts on Medivet products and services
Requirements
- You’re a RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse with a passion for delivering exceptional patient and client care. You’re a confident leader with experience of getting the best out of every colleague. We welcome applications from Nurses ready to lead, develop and inspire.
- Deliver exceptional care to patients, leading nurse led appointments and schedule 3 activities, supporting consults, surgeries and procedures, complying with all regulatory, practice and operational standards
- Deliver patient monitoring and care, and manage admissions and discharges
- Deliver exceptional care to your clients
- Provide clinical leadership, inspiration and development to the nursing team
- Medivet is a leading Veterinary care provider, with over 400 practices, including 24-hour centres and referral hospitals, across the UK and Europe. We’re more than a network – we’re a community. We believe in providing the right treatment for our pets and our people. That means giving you the tools, time and support to build the career you want.
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