Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Crossways Veterinary Group; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a friendly and progressive small animal practice located in an area of outstanding natural beauty. As a Veterinary Nurse, you'll be part of a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality clinical care while enjoying competitive benefits, a supportive environment, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£550 CPD allowance

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Discounted gym membership

Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer

Discounted staff pet care

VDS cover

RCVS fees covered

Qualifications

• Passionate about high-quality clinical care.
• Strong communication skills essential.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding client experience and maintain clinic efficiency.
• Blend of surgical, kennels, and nurse clinic duties.
• Flexible shift patterns with full-time and part-time options.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical Care

Education

RCVS registered

1 year experience in small animal practice

Job description

Looking to work in a friendly, progressive, small animal practice in an area of outstanding natural beauty, then look no further!

Based at the edge of the South Downs National Park on the south coast of England, a short distance from Brighton and yet within easy reach of London, Crossways has an excellent reputation for providing the highest quality personalised care for our clients and their pets.

The role

To be successful in this role, you will be passionate about providing high-quality clinical care to all pets. You will provide an outstanding client experience and help to create and maintain an efficient clinic.

You will be working as part of a team with 8 other RVN's, 1 SVN and 5 Vets. The role includes a blend of surgical, kennels and nurse clinic duties.

Working hours

The full-time shift pattern is 35/37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday between the hours of 08:00 - 18:30 with a share of Saturday mornings only (about 1 in 4) and time given back in lieu. There is no out of hours requirement.

Our shift patterns are flexible and part-time hours will be subject to discussion.

About the team

Our team have varied interests, with some team members undergoing further training by certificates or are already certificate holders.

Facilities include laser, laparoscopy, ultrasound, dental X-ray, Digital X-ray, in-house laboratory equipment and full soft tissue and orthopaedic equipment.

We are adding to our nursing team and are looking for a Full-time or Part-Time Veterinary Nurse to join our fantastic team of nurses and dedicated staff.

What we are looking for

A motivated veterinary nurse with at least one year’s experience in small animal practice, who is RCVS registered and can quickly become a valued member of our friendly team.

Strong communication skills, teamwork, and a passion for delivering excellent clinical care and outstanding client service are essential.

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

*6.6 weeks annual leave

*Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

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 24 hours paid pro rata

*Certificate support

*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 £30, 000 pa DOE