Registered Veterinary Nurse

IVC; Worthing; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks’ annual leave

Birthday leave

Private Medical Insurance

Pension scheme

CPD allowance £550 + 24hrs

RCVS/VDS fees covered

Discounted veterinary care

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Grove Lodge Vets, part of inspiring vet care, is recruiting a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join the Worthing hospital family. You will provide high-quality nursing care, support first-opinion and referral work, and contribute to a collaborative clinical environment.

You’ll operate across theatres, support surgeries, and lead nurse clinics while developing your skills in a high-quality, patient-centered setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work across theatres with vets and general nursing.
• Support routine surgery and medical work-ups.
• Provide inpatient and day patient care in wards.
• Monitor and nurse a varied caseload of hospitalised patients.
• Carry out general nursing duties in a busy practice.
• Run nurse clinics (weight management, health checks, arthritis care, geriatric and wellness).
• Support client education and preventative healthcare initiatives.
• Collaborate with vets and the nursing team to maintain high standards.

Skills

RCVS Registration

Clinical nursing experience

Communication skills

Organisation

Proactive learning

Education

Registration with the RCVS

Tools

Theatre nursing

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 Grove Lodge Vets on a full-timebasis.

Grove Lodge Vets is a busy hospital providing both first-opinion and referral services, with a wide range of specialist disciplines, including diagnostic imaging with on-site CT, orthopaedics, cardiology, soft tissue surgery, and internal medicine. We’re fully equipped with advanced facilities, including a dental suite, endoscopy, laparoscopy, ultrasound, digital X-ray, laser therapy, and an in-house laboratory, alongside separate dog and cat wards.

Our main hospital is based in Worthing on the South Coast, close to both the seafront and the South Downs, with excellent links to Gatwick and London. We’re supported by six nearby branch practices, with this role mainly based in Worthing and occasional cover across the group. We’re proud of our friendly, supportive team culture where learning and development are genuinely encouraged. With 20 RVNs, certificate holders across multiple disciplines, and visiting specialists, we offer a great environment to build confidence, grow skills, and develop your career in a high-quality clinical setting.

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

• 38.5 hours per week
• Covering shifts across 4 days per week between 8:30 am - 7 pm with 1 fixed or flexible day off during the week
• 1:10 Saturday rota working 7:30 am - 12:30 pm

General Responsibilities

• Work across theatres, alongside vets, and general practice nursing
• Support routine surgery and medical referral work-ups
• Provide inpatient and day patient care in wards
• Monitor and nurse a varied caseload of hospitalised patients
• Carry out general nursing duties in a busy practice
• Run nurse clinics including weight management, health checks, arthritis care, geriatric and wellness screening
• Support client education and preventative healthcare initiatives
• Work closely with vets and the nursing team to deliver high standards of care

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.

£0 - £0 a year

Up to £27,434 p/a DOE