Registered Veterinary Nurse

Inspiring Vet Care; Storrington; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks' annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join Crossways Vets on a full-time or part-time basis. This is a maternity cover, fixed-term position expected to last around 12 months, based near the South Downs with a 30-strong team across three sites and advanced facilities.

You will deliver high-quality nursing care, support clinical standards, and develop patient care within practice while collaborating with surgeons and the wider team. Applicants should be RCVS registered.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Theatre
• Kennel work and inpatient care
• Nurse consults
• Lab work including blood and urine testing

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organisation

Proactive learning

Education

RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse

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 experienced, team-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Crossways Vets on a full-time or part-time basis. This is a maternity cover, fixed-term position expected to last around 12 months.

Based at the edge of the South Downs National Park on the south coast of England, a short distance from Brighton and within easy reach of London, Crossways has an excellent reputation for providing the highest-quality personalised care for our clients and their pets. We have a 30-strong team based across 3 sites, allowing for continuous learning opportunities in a variety of interests. Facilities include laser, laparoscopy, ultrasound, dental X-ray, Digital X-ray, in-house laboratory equipment, and full soft-tissue and orthopaedic equipment, as well as stem cell regenerative medicine.

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

• 40 hours per week - although part-time applicants will be considered
• Full-time entails either 8 am - 4:30 pm or 10:30 am - 6:30 pm shifts Monday - Friday
• Saturdays 9 am - 12:30 pm on a rota basis

General Responsibilities

• Theatre
• Kennel work and inpatient care

Nurse consults

Lab work including blood and urine testing

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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