Registered Veterinary Nurse

Sussex Coast Vets, Bexhill-on-Sea; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave

Birthday leave

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

CPD allowance £550

RCVS fees covered

VDS fees covered

Discounted veterinary care

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Sussex Coast Vets in East Sussex is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team across three sites on a full-time basis. Working 40 hours a week, you’ll alternate between nurse consultations, theatre sessions and admin time, with a 1:4 Saturday rota.

This is a supportive environment with Clinical Coaches and the Nurse Academy to help you grow. You’ll deliver high-quality care, collaborate with surgeons and nurses, and build strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Experience in clinical practice with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive client relationships.
• Good organisational skills and effective workload management.
• Proactive approach to learning, reflection and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients as part of the clinical team.
• Support veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team in patient care.
• Manage nursing duties, including inpatient care and laboratory work.
• Contribute to clinical standards and ongoing development of patient care.
• Work across nurse consultations, theatre sessions and admin time.

Skills

RCVS registration

Clinical nursing

Medical nursing

Surgical nursing

Communication skills

Organisation

Proactive learning

Job description

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK's number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Sussex Coast Vets on a full-timebasis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified RVN to kick-start their career in a supportive environment. With five on-site Clinical Coaches and access to the inspiring vet care Nurse Academy, you'll have plenty of guidance and development opportunities to build your confidence, explore your clinical interests and grow as a nurse.

East Sussex is steeped in history, with beautiful countryside, stunning coastline, and an abundance of choice within the arts, sports, and leisure scenes, with something to suit everyone! We also have convenient links to Brighton, London, and Gatwick Airport. Brighton: 45 minutes by car and train, Central London: 1 hour by train, Gatwick Airport: 1 hour by car and train.

We are close to the sea, with a long promenade, and the local town has many historic sites, outdoor activities, and a variety of independent restaurants with a strong café culture. There is a thriving arts scene, and several festivals are held each year, including the seafood and wine festival, Jack in the Green festival, the famous bonfire night parade and the annual Mayday motorbike ride, when thousands of bikes descend on the town. Direct train links to Gatwick Airport and Central London, taking 1.5 hours to both

Practice Highlights

• Supportive team of 5 Veterinary Surgeons, 6 RVNs, 2 Student Nurses and 5 Receptionists across three sites with specialists in orthopaedics and soft tissue surgery
• Well-equipped practices with X-ray, theatre and ultrasound facilities
• Join us during an exciting period of growth, with a practice refit and new dental suite planned
• Work across three sites just 10 minutes apart, with flexibility to accommodate different travel arrangements

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.

You’ll work on a varied rota, alternating between full days of nurse consultations with admin time, or mornings in theatre followed by afternoon consultations. You’ll also support general nursing duties, including inpatient care and laboratory work.

Working Pattern

• 40 hours per week
• Working across either 4 or 5 days per week between 8 am - 7 pm
• 1:4 Saturdays working 8 am - 12 pm with time back during the week

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

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment
• Graduate: Join a dedicated Nurse Graduate Programme designed to build your clinical confidence and support your first steps in practice
• Experienced: Develop your specific nursing passions through out subject-specific learning pathways in our dedicated Nurse Academy
• Clear career development with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership roles, clinical supervisor routes, mentoring and certificate pathways
• 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
• Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance
• Increasing annual leave accrued through length of service
• 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 leave
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you, including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

Up to £35,500 DOE