Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

You’ll join the nursing team at Downland Vets’ Chichester clinic as a part-time Registered Veterinary Nurse, delivering high-quality clinical care in a supportive, values-led environment. This is a 30-hour-per-week role working between 8am and 7pm—ideally structured as three 10-hour shifts, though four shorter shifts can be arranged to suit you. You’ll also be part of a manageable 1:4 Saturday morning rota (8am–11am), with time off during the week to compensate.

Downland Vets is part of a group of nine practices offering strong peer collaboration and clinical support. The Chichester site is well-resourced with theatre facilities, kennels, in-house laboratory, digital x-ray, ultrasound, three consulting rooms, and dental x-ray. You’ll typically work alongside one to two veterinary surgeons, four RVNs, and a dedicated reception team—never isolated, always supported.

The practice is located near Chichester city centre and has built its reputation on delivering outstanding patient care and client service within a nurturing, progressive culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing consultations and provide direct nursing support to clients and patients
• Monitor anaesthesia and manage inpatient care during and after procedures
• Take responsibility for the nursing care of a range of first-opinion small animal cases
• Work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider team to maintain high clinical standards
• Contribute to ongoing development and improvement of patient care protocols within the practice

Requirements

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
• Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage your workload effectively
• Proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous professional improvement
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced primary care environment

Benefits

• 6.6 weeks’ annual leave plus your birthday off, with increasing allowance based on length of service
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid leave for professional development
• RCVS and VDS fees covered by the practice
• Certificate holder support and access to career progression into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership, or supervisory roles
• Private Medical Insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies: maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay
• Pension scheme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits: Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of retailers

About the Practice

Downland Veterinary Group is a respected small animal practice serving the Chichester area. It operates as part of a nine-practice group with strong internal collaboration, while maintaining its own identity and local reputation. The practice is committed to continuous improvement and delivering the highest quality veterinary care supported by a nurturing, supportive culture where both clients and staff feel valued.

Downland Vets is part of IVC Evidensia, the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group comprising over 900 practices and referral hospitals. IVC Evidensia is committed to supporting careers without limits—investing in learning, innovation, and team wellbeing to help you grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment at every career stage.