Registered Veterinary Nurse – Small Animal

About the Role

You’ll join New Priory Vets’ Peacehaven clinic as a full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse, working a balanced schedule of Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8am–6:30pm. The role is primarily based at the coastal Peacehaven site with occasional cover for two smaller branches, giving you variety without constant travel.

The Peacehaven clinic delivers advanced general practice services to a loyal client base, with seamless access to the flagship Brighton hospital facilities—including CT, ultrasound, and advanced diagnostics—when patients need them. You’ll be part of an exceptionally supportive team where wellbeing and work-life balance aren’t afterthoughts; they’re embedded in how the practice operates. Many clients have been with the practice for decades, meaning you’ll build lasting relationships and see the real impact of quality care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to first-opinion small animal patients across medicine and surgery
• Assist veterinary surgeons in theatre and client consultations
• Manage inpatient care and oversee patient admits and discharges
• Conduct nurse-led consultations and clinics
• Support clinical standards and contribute to ongoing practice development
• Work collaboratively with the veterinary surgery and wider practice team to deliver excellent client experiences

Requirements

• Current registration with the RCVS as a Veterinary Nurse
• Clinical practice experience 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 effective workload management
• Proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement
• Team-oriented mindset with confidence and motivation in a primary care setting

Benefits

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

About the Practice

New Priory Vets – Peacehaven is part of IVC Evidensia, the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group comprising over 900 practices and referral hospitals. The practice operates a beautiful coastal clinic delivering comprehensive general practice services, with direct access to the state-of-the-art Brighton hospital (featuring advanced imaging, surgery suites, and on-site referral support) when specialist care is needed.

The practice prioritises wellbeing and work-life balance as core values, underpinned by an exceptionally supportive team culture. IVC Evidensia is committed to creating environments where teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment at every career stage, with investment in learning, innovation, and genuine wellbeing support. The practice welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds and is a Disability Confident Employer happy to discuss reasonable adjustments.