Part Time Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Cootes Veterinary Clinic; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A local veterinary clinic in Burgess Hill is seeking a proactive Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their friendly team on a part-time basis. You will engage in various aspects of veterinary care, including theater, inpatient care, and nurse consults. The role offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment with a focus on community involvement and employee wellbeing.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Pawsome Benefits – discounts with retailers

Up to £28,121 FTE salary

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Veterinary Nurse with enthusiasm for the role.
• Experience in a veterinary setting preferred.
• Ability to cover varied responsibilities, including theater and inpatient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and support in various clinical settings.
• Collaborate closely with resident vets and clinical support team.
• Participate in nurse clinics and develop clinical interests.

Skills

Proactive communication

Team collaboration

Veterinary nursing

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Cootes Veterinary Clinic are now welcoming applications for a motivated and enthusiastic RVN to join us.

Find a place to grow and feel valued

We’re looking for a proactive and positive Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and long-established team on a part time basis. This is a varied role covering theatre, inpatient care, lab work and nurse consults, with the opportunity to build your own nurse clinic interests (we currently offer puppy parties and weight clinics, and are always happy to support new ideas).

You’ll work closely with our two highly experienced resident vets, as well as the wider clinical support team, with plenty of opportunity to develop your skills across a broad caseload - including a notable number of exotics.

About Cootes Veterinary Clinic

Cootes Veterinary Clinic is a proud first opinion practice with a loyal client base and a real community. Our recently refurbished building gives us a bright, spacious and practical environment to work in, with a large kennel area and well-equipped clinical spaces.

• Digital x-ray & dental x-ray
• Lab area
• Ultrasound
• Laparoscopic equipment
• Tonometry
• Phov­ia lamp

We are based in a semi‑rural location with on‑site parking, good access to Brighton, and the South Downs on our doorstep. We work closely with our dedicated Out of Hours provider, and aim to keep cases in‑house wherever possible. We also welcome visiting specialists for scanning and endoscopy, helping our team to learn and grow together.

We’re proud of our strong client relationships and excellent preventive healthcare uptake, and we enjoy being part of the community - from hosting our annual dog show to securing back‑to‑back community grant awards.

Working pattern

This is a part time position working Mondays & Tuesdays from 10:30‑19:00. This averages at 16 hours per week.

Because our employees matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:

Please note some benefits may be subject to pro‑rata.

Work life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

• Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
• Non‑accidental injury support

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Up to £28,121 FTE