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Do you thrive in a fast‑paced hospital environment? Are you passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and eager to work within a team that sets the benchmark for clinical excellence? We are excited to offer a permanent full‑time opportunity for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join our outstanding team at Medivet Faygate 24‑Hour Hospital.

Set within acres of tranquil woodland and scenic countryside, our Faygate hospital provides a peaceful and inspiring setting - whilst being conveniently close to the South Downs National Park, excellent transport links, and charming Sussex villages. Despite the serene surroundings, this is a dynamic and progressive hospital where no two days are the same, offering a stimulating caseload and a strong focus on clinical quality.

As a valued member of our nursing team, you will be part of a collaborative, highly skilled and supportive group dedicated to delivering exceptional standards of patient and client care. This role offers the ideal environment to showcase and develop your clinical skills, with access to advanced diagnostic and surgical facilities, including digital and dental radiography, multiparameter monitoring, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, a full in‑house laboratory, CT imaging, and two theatres. The practice also benefits from separate cat and dog wards, a dedicated isolation facility and species‑specific waiting areas, ensuring a calm and stress‑free environment for our patients.

Medivet Faygate is RCVS Accredited as a Small Animal General Practice, an Approved Training Practice for Veterinary Nurses, and an active participant in the Veterinary Graduate Development Programme (VetGDP) – reflecting our commitment to clinical quality, development and learning.

This is a permanent full‑time role working 40 hours per week, including participation in our weekend rota. We are seeking an experienced RVN with a minimum of two years’ post‑qualification experience, excellent clinical skills and a genuine passion for patient care, teamwork and continuous improvement.

If you are an enthusiastic, confident and compassionate RVN looking to grow in a forward‑thinking, well‑equipped hospital with a warm and supportive culture, we would love to hear from you.

For a friendly, informal conversation, please contact joanne.gray@medivet.co.uk.

• Deliver exceptional care to clients, each and every day.

• Support the vet with any operations or procedures when required.
• Carry out nurse‑led appointments.
• Responsible for patient monitoring and care.
• Manage admissions and discharges for procedures as directed by the Vet or Lead Vet (depending on complexity).
• Ensure patient records are accurate and up to date.
• Ensure all pre or post‑operation activity is completed.
• Provide everyday care for patients by carrying out appropriate walking, toileting and feeding.
• Complete any patient transfers required to out of hours (OOH) care provider or for any enhanced care required.
• Responsible for dispensing and checking any medication required. All patient care is carried out under the guidance of the Vet/Lead Vet in line with clinical competence.

• Accountable for clinical compliance with all regulatory and practice standards and agreed ways of working.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

• Maximise the adoption of nurse‑led appointments to deliver patient care and maximise the capacity of the clinic.

• Hold daily briefings and co‑ordinate roles and activity to support the effective running of the clinic.

• Take samples as required by and under the direction of the Vet/Lead Vet.
• Package and send off lab tests.
• Effective stock management including stock rotation, managing out of date products and stock to shelf.
• Escalate any issues to the Practice Manager and/or Vet/Lead Vet as required.
• Ensure the back of house is set up and ready for procedures.

• Must be an RCVS registered nurse.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Supports nurse consults and understands how this contributes to the performance and efficient operation of the clinic.
• Able to deliver exceptional care to clients.
• Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of each and every colleague.

Our clinics are run by small teams who need to work together effectively to deliver exceptional care to our clients, patients, and colleagues. This means that, from time to time, you may be required to carry out tasks outside your normal duties, where you have the skills, knowledge and experience required.