Head Veterinary Nurse

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Head Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team at Medivet Weymouth... a busy, well-established branch, led by an experienced and clinically progressive Branch Partner. Located in the vibrant seaside town of Weymouth on the stunning Dorset coast, the practice offers a high standard of patient care, strong teamwork, and a warm community feel, making it an excellent place to thrive both personally and professionally.

This is a multi-vet practice with a highly capable clinical and support team including several RVNs, a Student Veterinary Nurse, a Patient Care Assistant and Client Care Assistants, all working together in a smooth, collaborative environment. We regularly receive compliments from clients and locums alike on how efficiently and positively the team operates. Our nurses are empowered and active in delivering excellent care – leading clinics, performing Schedule 3 procedures, assisting in surgeries including dental work, and contributing to a vibrant and supportive atmosphere.

The practice itself is spacious, bright, and well-equipped with two consult rooms, a clean theatre, designated dispensary, and an in-house laboratory offering biochemistry, haematology, urinalysis, and microscopy. We also have an x-ray suite with ultrasound, a large prep room with a specific dental area and overhead lighting, and otoscopes in consult and prep areas. Nurses also make use of a third consulting space in the lab. Our cat and dog wards are thoughtfully designed with sound separation and glass-fronted kennels to reduce stress for our patients, and each room has independent air conditioning and heating. To top it off, there’s a large, enclosed garden – perfect for a quick breath of fresh air between consults.

This is a full-time permanent position covering 40 hours per week, for a 12 month contract on a fixed term basis.

Weymouth is a fantastic place to live and work – from the golden sandy beaches and working harbour to the charming town centre and access to the nearby Jurassic Coast. It’s a dream location for anyone who enjoys watersports, coastal walks, or just the slower pace of life outside of work, while still being well-connected to other towns and cities in Dorset and beyond.

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.