Veterinary Nurse - Brighton

Purosearch Ltd.; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certificate funding and support

Clinical coaching & mentoring

Support from experienced colleagues

Encouragement to pursue your interests

Future student nurse training support

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is assisting a veterinary practice near Brighton in recruiting a Registered Veterinary Nurse.

You will join a collaborative team of three vets, five nurses and four receptionists, delivering high standards of first-opinion care without what the text calls pressure from targets. The role offers a supportive environment with development opportunities, a strong emphasis on patient care and a balanced rota to support personal life.

Qualifications

• Must be an RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Confident and motivated team player.
• Excellent communication skills and client-focused approach.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage your workload effectively.
• Passionate about delivering outstanding patient care.
• Enthusiasm for continued learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Theatre and surgical support.
• Inpatient care.
• Patient admissions and discharges.
• Laboratory work and diagnostics.
• Clinical coaching opportunities.
• Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the practice.

Skills

RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse

Team player

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Patient care

Professional development

Job description

Why Join This Practice?

• Salary of £30,000-£33,000 DOE
• Independent, multi-award-winning practice with a genuine focus on patient care
• No out-of-hours commitments and excellent work-life balance
• £1,000 CPD allowance plus certificate support and career development opportunities

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The Opportunity

Our client is an independent, multi-award-winning veterinary practice where pets are treated as friends and continuity of care is at the heart of everything they do.

They're looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their friendly and supportive team, primarily based at their charming clinic near Brighton.

You’ll be joining a collaborative team of three vets, five nurses and four receptionists, many of whom work flexibly through job-sharing arrangements.

This clinic is well-equipped and provides a high standard of first-opinion care, allowing nurses to fully utilise their skills and play an active role in patient care. Most importantly, you'll be part of a practice that values clinical autonomy, teamwork and doing what’s right for each patient without the pressure of targets.

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What We're Looking For

• RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse
• Confident and motivated team player
• Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage your workload effectively
• Passionate about delivering outstanding patient care
• Enthusiasm for continued learning and professional development

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That's why we offer:

• Certificate funding and support
• Opportunities for clinical coaching and mentoring
• Support from experienced veterinary and nursing colleagues
• Encouragement to pursue your own interests and career goals
• Future opportunities to support student nurse training

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The Role

As a valued member of the nursing team, you'll have the opportunity to utilise the full range of your nursing skills, including:

• Theatre and surgical support
• Inpatient care
• Patient admissions and discharges
• Laboratory work and diagnostics
• Clinical coaching opportunities
• Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the practice

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The Rota

We understand that a fulfilling veterinary career shouldn't come at the expense of your personal life.

Our rota includes:

• 4 x 9.25-hour days per week (37 hours)
• Alternative 5-day working pattern available
• One fixed weekday off (Tuesday or Wednesday)
• Flexible and part-time options considered
• No out-of-hours commitments
• Protected lunch breaks wherever possible
• Overtime rarely required and paid when worked

• Competitive salary of £30,000-£33,000 DOE
• 4 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
• Discounted staff pet care
• Additional professional membership supported upon request
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Health and wellbeing focused culture
• Supportive and collaborative independent practice environment

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