Checked 2026-11-03
Head Veterinary Nurse
Medivet · Barnes White Hart Ln
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Job description
Barnes White Hart Lane is an exciting and growing sister practice to our well-established 24 Hour Hospital in Richmond. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Head Veterinary Nurse who is ready to embrace a new challenge and play a key role in shaping the future of the practice. This is a fantastic opportunity for a nurse who enjoys building strong client relationships, developing nursing services, and helping a practice reach its full potential. As we continue to grow, we are keen to welcome someone who can bring fresh ideas, leadership, and a passion for delivering exceptional patient care. Barnes White Hart Lane offers a relaxed and supportive working environment with a strong focus on patient wellbeing. We would particularly love to hear from candidates with an interest in holistic care, physiotherapy, nursing consultations, and preventative healthcare, as we continue to expand the range of services available to our clients and patients. Located on a vibrant high street with a wonderful sense of community, the practice is surrounded by local businesses, events, and loyal clients. We are looking for someone who is excited to become part of that community, get involved in local initiatives, and help us create a welcoming and engaging presence in the area. As part of our wider veterinary group, you will benefit from close links with our Richmond 24 Hour Hospital, giving you access to advanced equipment, a wide range of nursing opportunities, and the support of a highly experienced multidisciplinary team. This unique combination of a community-focused practice and the resources of a large hospital makes Barnes White Hart Lane an exceptional place to develop your career and make a real impact. If you are an ambitious nurse looking for the chance to lead, innovate, and grow alongside a supportive team, we would love to hear from you. Barnes White Hart Lane is an exciting and growing sister practice to our well-established 24 Hour Hospital in Richmond. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Head Veterinary Nurse who is ready to embrace a new challenge and play a key role in shaping the future of the practice. This is a fantastic opportunity for a nurse who enjoys building strong client relationships, developing nursing services, and helping a practice reach its full potential. As we continue to grow, we are keen to welcome someone who can bring fresh ideas, leadership, and a passion for delivering exceptional patient care. Barnes White Hart Lane offers a relaxed and supportive working environment with a strong focus on patient wellbeing. We would particularly love to hear from candidates with an interest in holistic care, physiotherapy, nursing consultations, and preventative healthcare, as we continue to expand the range of services available to our clients and patients. Located on a vibrant high street with a wonderful sense of community, the practice is surrounded by local businesses, events, and loyal clients. We are looking for someone who is excited to become part of that community, get involved in local initiatives, and help us create a welcoming and engaging presence in the area. As part of our wider veterinary group, you will benefit from close links with our Richmond 24 Hour Hospital, giving you access to advanced equipment, a wide range of nursing opportunities, and the support of a highly experienced multidisciplinary team. This unique combination of a community-focused practice and the resources of a large hospital makes Barnes White Hart Lane an exceptional place to develop your career and make a real impact. If you are an ambitious nurse looking for the chance to lead, innovate, and grow alongside a supportive team, we would love to hear from you. We are happy to be flexible with hours (full time/part time) and shift times, we think this position would be great for someone looking for flexibility around childcare/family or a busy lifestyle. 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
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