Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

You’ll be joining New Priory Vets’ small animal team at their flagship Brighton hospital, with regular rotation across two additional satellite clinics in the area. This full-time position offers genuine variety—working in a modern referral hospital setting one day and community practice environment the next. You’ll be working 37.5 hours over four days per week (including weekend and bank holiday rotation), leaving plenty of time to enjoy Brighton’s vibrant culture and nearby countryside.

The Brighton hospital is well-equipped with CT, ultrasound, digital radiography, and dedicated surgical facilities. Your patients will benefit from on-site specialist referral support through Brighton Veterinary Referrals when needed, giving you exposure to a wide range of cases and the chance to develop your skills alongside experienced colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care across routine and more complex surgical procedures, with support available to develop your skills further
• Support diagnostic services including radiography, CT, ultrasound, and dentistry
• Deliver nursing clinics and contribute to the hospital’s high-quality patient care standards
• Work collaboratively with vets and the wider team across the three practice locations
• Maintain excellent communication with clients and colleagues in a fast-paced referral and general practice environment

Requirements

• Registered with the RCVS as a veterinary nurse
• Preferred: 3+ years post-qualification experience
• Competent in routine surgical nursing; experience with more complex procedures desirable
• Excellent communication skills with clients and team members
• A genuine passion for animal and client care
• Team player mentality with a collaborative approach

Benefits

• Time off: 6.6 weeks annual leave with increasing allowance based on length of service, plus your birthday as a paid day off
• Wellbeing support: Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay, private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership, and non-accidental injury support
• Professional development: £750 annual CPD allowance with 15 hours paid leave (pro rata), access to IVC Evidensia Academy learning programmes, Vetlexicon online resource, research funding opportunities, and quality improvement initiatives
• Professional memberships: VDS cover and RCVS fees paid
• Additional perks: Pension (5% employee/3% employer), discounted staff pet care, and Pawsome Benefits reward gateway with discounts and cashback across hundreds of retailers

About the Practice

New Priory Vets’ Brighton hospital is the flagship facility within IVC Evidensia’s network, located just five minutes from Brighton train station in central Brighton. The practice combines modern general practice services with specialist referral support on-site, creating a learning-rich environment. The team has built a reputation for comprehensive care across medicine, surgery, diagnostic imaging, and dentistry, with many clients choosing to stay with the practice for decades.

IVC Evidensia is a major veterinary group committed to high standards of animal welfare and staff wellbeing. The organisation prioritises creating a supportive culture where team members feel valued, supported, and invested in their development. As a Disability Confident Employer and BAME/LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, the practice actively welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and is happy to discuss reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.