Veterinary Nurse | 3 days per week | Hospital based in West Sussex

<p style="text-align: center"><strong>Registered Veterinary Nurse –<br /> West Sussex, UK (30 Hours)</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center">Join a friendly, independent small animal clinic in ,West Sussex, offering a supportive team, excellent work-life balance, and opportunities to develop your clinical skills in a well-equipped hospital environment.</p> <h3><strong>The Role</strong></h3> <p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a progressive, independently owned practice with both first opinion and referral caseload.</p> <p>You’ll be primarily based at our busy Hospital, working alongside a collaborative and experienced team, with occasional support required across other branches if needed.</p> <h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Deliver high-quality nursing care to inpatients and surgical cases <li>Assist with first opinion and referral procedures, including medical and surgical cases <li>Support advanced diagnostic imaging and rehabilitation <li>Provide excellent patient and client care <li>Work collaboratively with the wider clinical team </ul> <h3><strong>About You</strong></h3> <ul> <li>RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse <li>Previous nursing experience in small animal practice <li>Full UK driving licence <li>A team player with strong communication skills <li>Passionate about patient care and continuous development </ul> <h3><strong>Salary &amp; Benefits</strong></h3> <ul> <li>£26,000 – £33,000 per annum depending on experience <li>7 weeks holiday including bank holidays <li>Funded CPD, including Certificate funding <li>Standard workplace pension <li>Enhanced parental leave: 6 months paid at 90% <li>Enhanced sickness benefit: 2 weeks at 100% <li>40% staff discount for your own pets <li>Occupational health resources, including mental health support </ul> <h3><strong>Rota &amp; Hours</strong></h3> <ul> <li>3-day week, 10-hour shifts (7.30am–6.30pm, 8.00am–7.00pm, 8.30am–7.30pm), totaling 30 hours <li>1-hour lunch break per shift <li>Equal rota for daytime in-patient care and assistance with emergencies <li>1 in 7 weekends and bank holidays worked, with 2 days off in lieu <li>No routine out-of-hours work; only very rare backup support for the dedicated emergency team </ul> <h3><strong>Why Apply?</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Independent practice with strong clinical freedom <li>Access to advanced facilities and varied caseload <li>Supportive, inclusive team culture <li>Genuine focus on development and career progression </ul> <hr> <p><strong>Apply now or contact me for more details</strong><br /> 📧 stephanie.hellier@gvcvets.com<br /> 📞 01392 793069</p>