Medivet Barnes White Hart Lane are currently looking for a Head Registered Veterinary Nurse, initially on a fixed-term contract, with the opportunity to join Medivet on a permanent basis afterwards.
Are you looking to join a welcoming, well-established practice in one of London’s most desirable neighbourhoods? Medivet Barnes White Hart Lane providing this exact opportunity. Located in the heart of SW London, our practice enjoys a charming high street village presence and is deeply embedded in the local community. The client base is well-informed and engaged, providing an ideal environment to work cases up thoroughly and to a high clinical standard. Our client feedback and online reviews speak for themselves — this is a practice where trust, continuity and quality matter.
Medivet Barnes White Hart Lane is a first-opinion small animal practice, fully equipped to support a wide variety of clinical interests. Our facilities include:
Two bright and well-appointed consultation rooms.
A spacious and welcoming reception area.
Modern digital and dental radiography.
A separate dental suite.
A fully equipped operating theatre.
Laboratory equipment including haematology, biochemistry and microscopy.
Separate cat and dog wards and a designated prep area.
Advanced anaesthetic and monitoring systems.
Our Barnes White Hart Lane branch is Branch Partner-led, combining the stability and support of the Medivet group with local leadership, a personal and business investment and a strong sense of team culture. You’ll be working with experienced Registered Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary Receptionists.
To apply for this fantastic opportunity, simply click apply or for a friendly initial conversation please contact lee.britt@medivet.co.uk
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:
Provide clinical leadership to the nursing team.
Consistently deliver exceptional care to your clients.
Support with surgeries and procedures, completing all pre and post procedure activity.
Lead, manage and promote nurse led appointments and Schedule 3 surgeries.
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, implementing and complying with all regulatory, practice and operational standards.
Inspire your team, sharing new or evolving practice standards and changes to processes.
Engage, coach and develop your team.
Pro-actively support and share clinical best practice across practices and the wider Medivet community.
Your Skills and Experience
RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse.
Experience of delivering exceptional patient and client care.
Able to confidently lead a clinical team.
Experience of implementing a progressive clinical culture through nurse clinics and nurse consultations.
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.
