Registered Veterinary Nurse

CVS Vets; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS fees paid in full

CPD allowance

33 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Wellbeing Champions

Job summary

West Sussex Veterinary Centre in Chichester seeks an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a supportive team. You will work primarily at Chichester with a nine-person nursing team and participate in a Saturday rota on a 1:5 basis.

Role includes nurse consultations, radiography, phlebotomy, anaesthesia and inpatient care, with opportunities to develop clinical interests within a growing practice. 24 hours weekly on a 3x8 shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with experience in anaesthesia and nursing care.
• Must have previous nursing experience to join a collaborative team.
• 3 x 8 hour shifts per week with some weekend involvement.

Responsibilities

• Nurse consultations and radiography.
• Phlebotomy and anaesthesia with patient monitoring.
• Inpatient care and supporting clinics/clinical development initiatives.

Skills

RVN

Anaesthesia

Radiography

Phlebotomy

Inpatient care

Clinic support

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse

West Sussex Veterinary Centre, Chichester

24 hours per week | Fixed Term Contract (January 2027 - December 2027)

Are you an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a supportive team, excellent work/life balance, and the opportunity to make a real impact?

At West Sussex Veterinary Centre, we're proud to offer a friendly, collaborative working environment where our nurses are encouraged to work autonomously while always having the support they need. Our hub comprises practices in Chichester, Rustington and Felpham, with a close-knit team that works together to deliver outstanding patient care.

Based primarily at our Chichester practice, you'll join a welcoming and experienced team of 9 RVNs, 2 PCA's and 5 Vets (across the hub). We value individual interests and encourage our nurses to develop their skills and run their own clinics where appropriate.

The Role

This is a varied and rewarding nursing position where you'll be involved in:

• Nurse consultations
• Radiography
• Phlebotomy
• Anaesthesia and patient monitoring
• Inpatient care
• Supporting clinics and clinical development initiatives

Our nursing team plays an integral role within the practice, and we actively encourage professional growth and the development of specialist interests.

About You

We're looking for an experienced RVN who is confident and (ideally) competent in anaesthesia and enjoys working as part of a collaborative team. Due to the nature of the role, previous nursing experience is essential.

• 24 hours per week
• 3 x 8 hour shifts per week (a mix of early and late shifts)
• Likely working days will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday, although flexibility is required
• Participation in a 1:5 Saturday rota at our Chichester practice (8:30am - 5:00pm)
• Time off in lieu provided for Saturday shifts

Whilst the role is based at Chichester, there may be occasional opportunities to support other practices within the hub if required.

About Us

West Sussex Veterinary Centre is located in a beautiful part of West Sussex, with excellent transport links from Worthing, Crawley, Horsham and the surrounding areas.

We're at an exciting stage in our growth, continuing to develop both our clinical and nursing services. We are looking for a nurse who wants to be part of that journey and help shape the future of our nursing provision.

Our team includes colleagues with interests and further training in areas such as emergency and critical care and feline medicine, creating a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to approximately £31,000 FTE, dependent on experience
• Supportive and experienced team environment
• Opportunities to develop clinical interests
• Excellent work/life balance
• RCVS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance, Knowledge Hub access, BSAVA library, and funded advanced trainingopportunities
• Excellent Nursing Career Pathway
• Up to 33 days holiday (with the option to buy/sell)
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, WellbeingChampions, and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff petcare discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food, and medications
• A bonus scheme that recognises strong results, based on both practice performance and individual contribution

If you're looking for a practice where your skills are valued, your ideas are encouraged, and your wellbeing matters, we'd love to hear from you!

Join us at CVS

We'recommitted to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up.

Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line-manager check-ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.

Our aim is to free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice.

We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.