Registered Veterinary Nurse – East Sussex | £30,000–£33,000
Location: East Sussex
Salary: £30,000–£33,000
Hours: Full-time or part-time
Practice: Independent
OOH: None
My independent client in East Sussex is looking for an additional Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their friendly and caring team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, multi-award-winning independent veterinary group that places genuine emphasis on continuity of care, clinical autonomy and allowing its nurses to develop into the clinicians they want to be.
Both full-time and part-time applications are welcomed, and the practice is happy to consider experienced RVNs as well as newly qualified nurses who are continuing to build their confidence.
The Role
The full-time position is 37 hours per week, with flexibility around how these hours are worked.
This could include:
4 x 9.25-hour days per week
Alternatively, similar hours spread across 5 days
Regular weekday off when working a 4-day week
1 in 3 Saturday mornings
Part-time hours considered
No OOH
Rare overtime, which is paid
Ring-fenced lunch breaks wherever possible, with missed breaks paid
The practice takes a flexible approach to working patterns and is happy to discuss arrangements that work for both the successful RVN and the wider team.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Your role will include:
Running nurse consultations
Assisting Veterinary Surgeons in theatre and consultations
Inpatient care
Patient admissions and discharges
Running laboratory samples
Managing your own clinical workspace
Supporting work-experience students
Clinical coaching of SVNs once training practice status is achieved
About You
The practice is looking for a confident and motivated RVN who enjoys working collaboratively while taking responsibility for their own workload and patients.
You'll need:
RCVS registration as an RVN
Good communication and organisational skills
A genuine commitment to excellent patient and client care
Confidence working as part of a close-knit clinical team
Enthusiasm for continuing to develop your nursing skills
Newly qualified RVNs are also encouraged to apply, particularly those looking for a supportive independent environment in which to continue developing their medical and surgical nursing confidence.
The Practice
The role is predominantly based within one of the group's smaller village clinics.
Across the coastal sites, facilities include:
Digital radiography
Digital dental radiography
Ultrasound
Multiparameter monitoring
In-house IDEXX laboratory equipment
Haematology and biochemistry
Electrolyte testing
Blood pressure monitoring
Microscopy
Sedivue urinalysis
The practice strongly values continuity of care, allowing its clinical team to develop meaningful relationships with patients and their owners rather than treating each visit in isolation.
Nurses are encouraged to develop their own interests, pursue their professional goals and use their clinical judgement without the pressure of financial or corporate targets.
Benefits
Work-Life Balance
Four weeks' paid holiday plus bank holidays
Ring-fenced lunch breaks wherever possible
Missed lunch breaks paid
Paid overtime
No OOH
Flexible working options
Full-time and part-time considered
Professional Development
£1,000 annual CPD allowance
Certificate support available
Ongoing development alongside experienced colleagues
Professional Memberships
RCVS fees paid
VDS cover
One additional professional membership available on request
Additional Benefits
Pension scheme
Discounted staff pet care
Family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy provisions
If you're looking for an independent practice where nurses are genuinely valued, encouraged to develop and given the autonomy to provide excellent patient care, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.
19/08/2026
East Sussex