
A 4-day week, senior nursing responsibility and a varied clinical rota make this Shoreham-by-Sea role a strong next step for an experienced RVN. You'll also be part of a supportive team with weekend and on-call duties shared across the wider group.
1 in 14 weeks on the second on-call rota, 1 in 8 weekends at the Brighton hospital with Monday off in lieu
This Senior Veterinary Nurse role is based at Coastway Vets in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex. It is a full-time, permanent position for an experienced Veterinary Nurse who is ready to take on day-to-day branch management, mentoring, protocol implementation and rota planning, with support from the practice administrator.
The working pattern includes a 4-day week, shifts of 8:00am to 6:00pm or 9:00am to 7:00pm, a mix of theatre, prep and nurse consulting duties, 1 in 8 weekends at the Brighton hospital with Monday off in lieu, and 1 in 14 weeks on the second on-call rota. The caseload is described as varied and interesting, with the opportunity to stay fully involved in patient care.
Coastway describes itself as a supportive, close-knit team, with collaboration and professional development encouraged across the wider group.
Coastway Vets has been caring for local pets and their owners for over 45 years. It is part of a group of 6 RCVS-accredited practices across East and West Sussex, supported by a purpose-built hospital in Brighton that provides emergency and out-of-hours care for its own patients and those from surrounding practices.
The wider group is described as supportive and knowledgeable, with numerous certificate holders available to mentor and share expertise. The role is based at the Shoreham Veterinary Clinic in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex.