Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal (Part Time Maternity Cover)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 6 May 2026
LOCATION
Lewes
TYPE
Part-time
LEVEL
Associate
SALARY
£24,744 / year
CATEGORY
Nursing
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SKILLS

Patient admission and preparation Surgical assistance and procedures Nurse consultations Dispensary and reception coverage Client communication and support Team collaboration Small animal nursing RCVS registration

FULL DESCRIPTION

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal (Part Time Maternity Cover)

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Location: Lewes, South East, UK

Salary: Up to £24,744 pa DOE

Work Type: On-site

Job Type: Part-time (33 hours/week, 1 in 6 Saturdays)

Experience Level: Associate

About the Role

Are you an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to join a dynamic and supportive team? At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we're seeking a passionate individual to join our nursing team on a one year contract to cover maternity leave.

A standard day in this role involves admitting patients and assisting with operations and procedures, running nurse consults and covering dispensary/reception as needed.

About the Practice

Our team of 32 dedicated professionals includes veterinary surgeons, registered veterinary nurses, student veterinary nurses, and members of our client care team. We work closely together to provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients and support to their owners, fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment across our branches.

Our practice is made up of one main site & two branch surgeries. Each branch is fully equipped for routine operations and offers nurse-led consultations, ensuring consistent, high-quality care across all locations. Diagnostic imaging is available at our main site.

Working Hours

  • Part-time: 33 hours per week (3 x 10.5 hour days: Monday, Wednesday & Friday)
  • 1 in 6 Saturday rota with time off in lieu the following week

Why Join Us

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you’ll enjoy variety in your role, the chance to build lasting client relationships and the support of a practice that genuinely values its team.

Benefits

  • 6.6 weeks annual leave pro rata (increasing with service)
  • Birthday as a paid day off
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/surrogacy)
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Discounted gym membership
  • £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata
  • Certificate support
  • Access to IVC Evidensia Academy and Vetlexicon
  • VDS cover and RCVS fees paid
  • Pawsome Benefits reward gateway
  • Pension: 5% Employee / 3% Employer
  • Discounted staff pet care

How to Apply

Apply via the online application link. For questions, contact Lovell Varcoe at [contact hidden].

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