As a Head Nurse you will be accountable for the clinical leadership of the nursing team ensuring we deliver exceptional care, always there for our clients, patients and colleagues whilst maintaining the highest levels of regulatory, practice and operational standards and compliance.
Medivet Chelmsford is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Veterinary Nurse to step into a Head Nurse position within a well-established and busy practice. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about delivering exceptional clinical care while also enjoying the responsibility of leading, mentoring, and developing a nursing team.
As Head Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the day-to-day running of the practice, working closely with the Practice Owner and wider leadership team to maintain high clinical standards, support team wellbeing, and ensure an excellent experience for both patients and clients. You will remain hands-on in a clinical capacity while also taking ownership of nurse rotas, workflow, training, and professional development, creating a positive and supportive environment where nurses can thrive.
This opportunity would suit a confident, organised, and approachable RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse who is ready to take the next step in their career or bring their existing leadership experience into a practice that values collaboration and growth. You will be supported by Medivet’s strong clinical governance framework, ongoing leadership development, and access to excellent CPD opportunities.
In return, Medivet Chelmsford offers a competitive salary, clear progression pathways, generous CPD support, and the chance to be part of a respected veterinary group that truly invests in its people. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact, develop your leadership skills, and help shape the future of a thriving practice.
Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we offer:
Health and wellbeing
- Health Cash Plan from day one
- 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
- Life Assurance 3 x salary
Annual leave
- 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
- Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you
Learning and development
- £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
Additional support
- RCVS and VDS fees paid
- Cycle to Work
- Season Ticket loans
- Discounts on Medivet products and services
About you
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.
What you’ll be doing
Typically, in this role, you’ll:
- 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
About Medivet
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.