Registered Veterinary Nurse

IVC Evidensia; Lewes; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Birthday off

Family-friendly policies

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing initiatives

CPD allowance

Certificate support

RCVS and VDS fees covered

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Green Cars salary sacrifice

Job summary

inspiring vet care is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join Cliffe Vets on a full-time basis. The role is based between Ringmer and Lewes, offering sole charge work at Ringmer and collaboration with the team at Lewes.

You’ll join a 32‑strong clinical team delivering high-quality nursing care and excellent client experiences across two branches. The position is 37.5 hours per week, rotating 8:00–19:00, with 1:6 Saturday mornings 8:15–12:45 with TOIL.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Experience in clinical practice with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with clients and colleagues.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage workload.
• Proactive approach to learning and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinary surgeons with operations, diagnostics, and clinical procedures.
• Work collaboratively across clinical and front-of-house functions to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the practice.
• Conduct nurse consultations, providing patient care, advice, and follow-up support to clients.
• Manage and dispense medications in accordance with practice protocols.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisation

Proactive learning

Education

RCVS registration

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 Cliffe Vets on a full-time basis. This position is based between our Ringmer site where you will work as a sole charge nurse, and our Lewes site alongside the team.

Our team of 32 dedicated professionals includes veterinary surgeons, registered veterinary nurses, student veterinary nurses, and members of our client care team. We work closely together to provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients and support to their owners, fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment across our branches.

Our practice comprises one main site and two branch surgeries. Each branch is fully equipped for routine operations and offers nurse-led consultations, ensuring consistent, high-quality care across all locations. Diagnostic imaging is available at Lewes, supporting a wide range of clinical services. Being split across two sites, this position will offer an experienced nurse a varied position allowing for both sole charge work as well as collaboration with our fantastic team.

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.

Working Pattern

You will work 37.5 hours per week, covering 2 days at our Ringmer branch and 2 days at our Lewes surgery, between 8 am – 7 pm. You will be required to work 1:6 Saturday mornings 8:15 am – 12:45 pm with TOIL. We are happy to accept applications from PT applicants with Ringmer being the primary site of work.

General Responsibilities

• Assist veterinary surgeons with operations, diagnostics, and clinical procedures
• Work collaboratively across clinical and front-of-house functions to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the practice
• Conduct nurse consultations, providing patient care, advice, and follow-up support to clients
• Manage and dispense medications in accordance with practice protocols

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
• Clear career pathways 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 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 24 hours paid leave
• Certificate support
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits 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.

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Up To £30,000 per year DOE

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