Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

You'll join Highcroft Vets as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in a full-time or part-time position within a well-established small animal practice in Hailsham. This is a 40-hour-per-week role (flexible for the right candidate) with Monday to Friday hours between 8am and 7pm, plus a 1:6 Saturday morning rota (8:30am to 12:30pm) with a compensating half day during the week.

The practice features a spacious clinical area, dedicated theatre, radiology and dental suites, in-house laboratory, comfortable kennels and cattery, and a secure garden for patient enrichment. You'll be part of a genuinely collaborative culture where every team member is valued and encouraged to contribute ideas. This supportive environment is regularly recognised across the region and frequently commented on by clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care across a varied caseload of first opinion cases
• Conduct nurse consultations and clinics
• Support surgical and theatre nursing alongside veterinary surgeons
• Manage dispensary and laboratory work
• Provide inpatient and diagnostic care
• Contribute to dental nursing procedures
• Assist veterinary surgeons and support the wider practice team
• Uphold clinical standards and support ongoing development of patient care

Requirements

• Current 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 workload effectively
• Proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement
• Confident, motivated team player committed to delivering high standards of care

Benefits

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus additional leave for your birthday
• Increasing annual leave and holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid leave
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to retail discounts and cashback
• Dedicated Nurse Graduate Programme (if newly qualified) or Nurse Academy with subject-specific learning pathways (if experienced)
• Clear career progression into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership, clinical supervisor, mentoring and certificate pathways
• Supportive practice teams and experienced colleagues

About the Practice

Highcroft Vets has been operating in Hailsham since the 1940s and has been led by the current Director and Senior Veterinary Surgeon, Peter Stotesbury, since 1994. The practice operates two branches in Hailsham and Polegate, serving a diverse caseload including domestic pets, farm animals, equines, and exotics. The team comprises four veterinary surgeons, nine veterinary nurses, a Practice Manager, three client care managers, and two administrators.

The practice is part of inspiring vet care, the UK's number one vet care provider, trusted with the care of over 2 million animals. As part of this larger network, you'll have access to world-class learning resources, career development opportunities, and wellbeing initiatives while maintaining the personal, supportive culture Highcroft is known for locally.