Medivet Stoke Newington is seeking an experienced and confident Head Veterinary Nurse to lead and inspire a close-knit nursing team within this busy, community-focused practice in North London. This role is ideal for a proactive RVN who enjoys a mix of hands-on clinical work and leadership responsibilities, supporting high standards of patient care, mentoring nurses and students, and working closely with the practice leadership team to drive continuous improvement. Stoke Newington is a vibrant and diverse area known for its village feel, independent shops, cafés and green spaces such as Clissold Park, while still offering excellent transport links into central London. It’s a fantastic location for someone who enjoys a lively, welcoming neighbourhood and wants to play a key role in shaping a positive team culture within a practice that truly values collaboration, development and wellbeing.

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.