Job Description

We’re looking for a confident and motivated Head Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team at Medivet Acton in West London. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated nursing team and play a key role in delivering exceptional care to our patients and clients.

As Head RVN, you’ll oversee daily clinical standards, support and mentor your team, and ensure the smooth running of the practice. You’ll work closely with the lead vet and practice manager, helping to drive a positive, supportive culture while maintaining high-quality care and efficiency throughout the clinic.

We’re seeking an RCVS-registered nurse with strong leadership skills, excellent communication, and a genuine passion for patient care. Previous experience in a senior or mentoring role would be an advantage.

In return, you’ll enjoy a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities to grow within the wider Medivet network. You’ll be part of a caring, collaborative team that values your input and supports your professional development every step of the way.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your nursing career, apply today and join us at Medivet Acton — where your leadership truly makes a difference.

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.