Are you a dedicated and supportive veterinary nurse who thrives on leading a team and building strong client relationships? Medivet Thorpe Bay, Shoebury Road, is seeking a Head Veterinary Nurse (HVN) to join us on a maternity cover contract, supporting our friendly and committed team in delivering outstanding patient care to a loyal and established client base. Ideally, you will have at least 2 years of UK experience, with leadership or clinical coaching experience desirable but not essential.
Located in the coastal town of Thorpe Bay in Southend-on-Sea, our practice is well rooted within the local community and enjoys strong client loyalty. The area offers the best of both worlds, with beautiful seaside views, green spaces, and a relaxed lifestyle, while still benefiting from excellent transport links into London. This makes it an ideal location for those seeking a balanced work-life experience in a supportive and welcoming environment.
Our caseload is varied and engaging, offering opportunities to develop your skills and take an active role in both clinical and managerial responsibilities. As HVN, you will play a key part in maintaining our high standards of care, supporting and motivating colleagues, and ensuring smooth day-to-day practice operations. You’ll be joining a collaborative team who take pride in creating a positive culture, where every contribution is valued.
This maternity cover role offers a good work-life balance, with a flexible 4/5-day week averaging around 40 hours, alongside participation in a shared weekend rota. It’s an excellent opportunity to step into a leadership role within a well-established and supportive local practice.
If you are a qualified HVN looking for a rewarding opportunity within a caring and professional team, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information or a friendly, informal chat, please contact nabi.issrar@medivet.co.uk – 07961834919
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.