Job Description

We are seeking an experienced, team-oriented Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - Brighton on a full-time basis. This is working primarily at our main hospital site and covering our 2 smaller sites.

Our Brighton Clinic is based within our flagship hospital in central Brighton. The clinic provides a comprehensive range of general practice veterinary services, including medicine, surgery, radiography, CT, ultrasound and dentistry, along with the support of nursing clinics - all bolstered by excellent hospital facilities. Patients of our Brighton clinic can also benefit from the on-site support of Brighton Veterinary Referrals if additional expertise is required.

Our beautiful Peacehaven Clinic delivers advanced general practice services to clients on the coast. Still, clients also benefit from the skill sets and facilities available at the Brighton hospital if required.

Beech House is a small, first-opinion practice based in the vibrant seaside town of Brighton & Hove. With its exciting and diverse culture, beautiful beach and seafront, and excellent transport links to central London and Gatwick Airport, Brighton and the surrounding area are a fantastic place to live.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.

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. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high-quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences.

You’ll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team, taking responsibility for the nursing care of a range of first opinion cases, contributing to clinical standards, and supporting the ongoing development of patient care within the practice.

This is working 37.5 hours across 4 days, Mon-Fri, with weekends & bank holidays on rotation throughout the year

• Assisting our Veterinary Surgeons in theatre and consultations
• Responsibility for inpatient care
• Assisting with patient admits and discharges
• Carrying out nurse consultations
• Have dedicated anaesthesia days
• Have regular communication with our clients, allowing you to build our client base

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
• The ability to carry out routine surgeries and ideally experience in more complex ones too, however, support is available

How We’ll Support You

• 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 as well as clinical supervisors, mentors and certificate holders.
• Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
• 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, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• 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: choose from a range of benefits to suit you - including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Contact

Speak to Amy Padgett from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

Talent Executive: Amy Padgett

Email: [contact hidden]