Medivet Bamber Bridge is looking for a confident and forward-thinking Head Veterinary Nurse to join our experienced and friendly team in a dynamic role that offers real scope to make an impact. This is an exciting, full-time opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their role, values a strong team ethos, and wants to be part of shaping a practice as it grows and evolves.
Our Bamber Bridge practice (known locally as Withy Grove Vets) is an award-winning site in a vibrant suburban location, with excellent links to Manchester, Liverpool, the Lake District, and stunning local countryside. It’s the ideal base for someone who wants a rewarding clinical role alongside great lifestyle options.
You’ll be joining a six-vet team, including a three-times certificate holder in surgery, supported by a fantastic nursing and support team and a dedicated Practice Manager. We pride ourselves on delivering a high standard of care and building long-lasting relationships with our clients and their pets. We also work closely with the nearby Medivet 24-hour hospital and surrounding branches, offering strong clinical collaboration with patients transferring internally for more complex cases.
The clinic is well-equipped, offering a wide range of surgical and diagnostic services including laparoscopy, endoscopy, TTA kit, patella luxation equipment, quality ultrasound, digital and dental X-ray, capnography and ventilators. While the building itself is more traditional and rustic, this creates an exciting opportunity: we’re looking for someone who sees the potential, who wants to be part of shaping and improving the practice environment - someone who wants to leave their mark and help lead the practice into a new era.
We’re proud to offer a personal, compassionate service to a loyal client base, and we’re passionate about mentoring and developing our team. If you’re looking for a hands-on role with real autonomy, a chance to grow and mentor peers, and an opportunity to be part of something transformative, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re ideally looking for someone with at least 2 years’ UK experience as a qualified Veterinary Nurse, eager to learn and motivated to contribute. Clinical coaching experience would be a huge bonus with a willingness to support and collaborate within a positive team environment.
This is a brilliant time to join the team as we continue to invest in both the people and the facilities. While the practice has a traditional feel, there’s a real opportunity for someone who wants to make a mark, help move things forward and be part of the journey as we build for the future. This role will be 40 hours per week with 1 in 6 weekends at the nearby, Chorley 24 hour hospital.
For more information or an friendly, initial chat, please contact joanne.gray@medivet.co.uk.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be an RCVS registered nurse.
• Able to confidently lead a clinical team.
• Effective planning and management of the clinical team.
• Implementation of a progressive clinical culture through nurse clinics and nurse consultations.
• Supports nurse consults and understands how this contributes to the performance and efficient operation of the clinic.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Able to deliver exceptional care to clients.
• Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of each and every colleague
  Our clinics are run by small teams who need to work together effectively to deliver exceptional care to our clients, patients, and colleagues. This means that, from time to time, you may be required to carry out tasks outside your normal duties, where you have the skills, knowledge and experience required.