Registered Veterinary Nurse - Brighton Hospital (Brighton Referrals)

New Priory Vets Brighton; Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Lewes is looking for a Registered Nurse to join their team. You will work full-time at the main hospital and other locations, providing excellent care and support. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of experience and strong communication skills. The role offers a salary up to £32,000 per annum, along with excellent benefits including annual leave and CPD allowances.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Pawsome Benefits - discounts with retailers

Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to be registered with the RCVS.
• Preferred 3+ years qualified.
• Essential to have excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work full-time primarily at the main hospital site.
• Contribute to the overall wellbeing of clients and pets.
• Participate in routine and complex surgeries.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Competent in routine surgeries

Experience in complex surgeries

Education

Eligible to be registered with the RCVS

3+ years qualified preferred

Job description

Exciting, full-time role available working primarily at our main hospital site and covering our two smaller sites.

Role overview

Our Brighton Clinic is based within our flagship hospital in central Brighton. The clinic provides a comprehensive range of general practice veterinary services including medicine, surgery, radiography, CT, ultrasound and dentistry along with the support of nursing clinics.

Our Peacehaven Clinic delivers advanced general practice services to clients on the coast, with the additional skill sets and facilities available at the Brighton hospital if required.

Beech House is a small, first opinion practice based in Brighton & Hove, offering dedicated operating days, inpatient care and regular client communication.

Why join us?

Exciting opportunity to be a part of IVC Evidensia at our main referral hospital. The varied locations provide opportunity to learn how both small and larger practice function and create an extensive network within the industry.

About the team and culture

We consider wellbeing a priority as well as working together to create a good work-life balance. This enables us to provide excellent and friendly care to our clients.

Qualifications and requirements

You must be eligible to be registered with the RCVS. Preferred 3+ years qualified and it is essential that you have excellent communication skills. We are seeking a Registered Nurse who is competent in all routine surgeries and ideally more complex ones too.

Hours and benefits

Hours will include 37.5 hours over 4 days per week, including weekends and bank holidays.

Benefits

• 6.6 weeks annual leave

Wellbeing

• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 15 hours paid leave pro rata
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Up to £32,000 per annum