Registered Veterinary Nurse - Part-Time
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Registered Veterinary Nurse - Part-Time
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - Cootes Veterinary Clinic, Burgess Hill, South East
Discipline: Small Animal | Part Time | Up to £28,121 (pro-rata) DOE
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-oriented Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Cootes Vets on a part-time basis. Cootes Vets is a small, well-established first-opinion practice with two highly experienced, long-standing vets and a close-knit, family-feel team. Set in a beautifully refurbished semi-rural clinic with on-site parking and easy access to Brighton and the South Downs, we’re proud of our strong community ties and loyal client base, with high levels of preventive healthcare and insured patients.
At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities.
How You’ll Make a Difference
- Nurse clinics
- Theatre work and ops, including clean up
- Laboratory duties
- Inpatient care
- Discharging patients
- Client care and admin duties
This is a part-time role working 16 hours per week across 2 days – preferably Monday and Tuesday, 10:30 am – 7 pm.
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
- 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 the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
- A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement
How We’ll Support You
At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and well-being. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
- A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment
- Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles
- Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues
- A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement
What We Offer Our Team
- 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off
- Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
- £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave
- Certificate support
- RCVS and VDS fees covered
- Pension scheme
- Discounted veterinary care
- Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and discounts/cashback
Contact
Any questions? Speak to Amy Padgett from our recruitment team: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
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