Registered Veterinary Nurse – Small Animal

Job Description

Registered Veterinary Nurse – Small Animal

We are seeking an experienced, team-oriented Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at New Priory Vets – Brighton on a full-time basis. This is working primarily at our main hospital site and covering our 2 smaller sites.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high-quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences.

You’ll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team, taking responsibility for the nursing care of a range of first opinion cases, contributing to clinical standards, and supporting the ongoing development of patient care within the practice.

This is working 37.5 hours across 4 days, Mon Fri, with weekends & bank holidays on rotation throughout the year

General responsibilities include:

• Assisting our Veterinary Surgeons in theatre and consultations
  Responsibility for inpatient care
  Assisting with patient admits and discharges
  Carrying out nurse consultations
• Have dedicated anaesthesia days
• Have regular communication with our clients, allowing you to build our client base

You Might Be a Great Fit If

We’re looking for a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring:

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
• A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement
• The ability to carry out routine surgeries and ideally experience in more complex ones too, however, support is available

How We’ll Support You

At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and well-being. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles as well as clinical supervisors, mentors and certificate holders.
• Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
• A collaborative, values led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks’ annual leave plus your birthday off
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leaveCertificate support
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you – including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

New Priory Vets, Brighton

The Deneway, London Road, Brighton, Brighton, BN1 8QR, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Amy Padgett from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.