Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse

Wolfe Vets is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating a meritocratic and inclusive environment for our people.

Launched in June 2020, Wolfe Vets is independently owned, with RCVS accredited small animal veterinary care based in Chiswick and Fulham.

We offer an exceptional standard of round the clock care, with referral treatments and facilities, as well as all the routine consultations, health checks and procedures expected at a family vet. We are passionate about pets and animal welfare; we believe that pets and their owners deserve to be treated with expertise and compassion.

Our client base has grown significantly since we first opened our doors and we are delighted that our reputation for the highest standards of care, means that many new pet owners register with us every day.

Without our brilliant team, Wolfe Vets would not be able to offer an exceptional level of care to our furry patients and their humans. We value every member of the Wolfe Vets team: listening to good ideas, prioritising staff development and using cutting-edge technologies to work to the highest standards. Alongside our exceptional team, you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of visiting specialists that are all advanced certificate holders in their chosen fields which is an exciting part of our team’s development allowing the exposure to complex cases.

We think that Wolfe Vets is a great place to work and understand that looking after each other (as well as the animals in our care) is vital.

In short, we want our people to flourish, and nothing makes us happier than watching a member of our team grow and develop.

Reporting to the Clinical Operations Manager and the Head Nurse, the Senior Nurse is a key part of the nurse management team and works to ensure the smooth running of the clinical day.

It is vital that the whole team work together, with strong working relationships between the nurse, vet and client teams. The Senior Nurse has an important part to play in ensuring harmonious communication between teams and creating a supportive, high performing work culture.

Setting high standards for the nursing team, the Senior Nurse will also ensure that the nurses receive support and training to deliver outstanding patient care.

• Work collaboratively with Clinical Operations Manager and Head Nurse to ensure the smooth running of the day-to-day clinical services at the clinic.
• Ensure that all lab tests are run and submitted correctly.
• Oversee the monitoring and care of hospitalised patients. Bring any concerns to the attention of the attending vets for their input when required.
• Ensure that vets are well supported when they call upon the nurses to help them with patients during consultations.
• Conduct regular reviews of the standard operating procedures to ensure they reflect the latest advances in technology, medicines or methodology.
• Assist with the on-boarding and continued guidance & training of new staff members. Be a go-to for questions and help when the Head Nurse is not available or able to continually provide training on a day-to-day basis.
• Clinical Coaching; providing mentorship and guidance to student nurses and junior members of the nursing team.

• Inpatient care
• Full use of multi parameter (Capnograph, ECG, BP etc)
• Dentistry
• Radiography & CT scanning
• Use and maintenance of lab machines
• Admissions and nurse consult procedures
• RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) status.
• Significant, proven experience in a clinical environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Generally, 5+ years of post-qualification experience is required, with previous experience in a team-leading role being highly desirable.

• Orthopaedic surgical nursing
• Chemotherapy nursing
• Blood transfusions
• Ventilator use
• Clinical coaching
• Passionate about delivering exceptional care to our patients.
• Collaborative, you enjoy working with others in a supportive team environment. You listen to…