Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job Description

If you're an experienced and passionate RVN looking for a fulfilling role within a warm and welcoming team, we’d love to hear from you! At Burgess Hill, we’re a locally owned veterinary practice supported by a larger organisation, providing the best of both worlds.

Why Join Us?
At Burgess Hill, we’re more than just colleagues—we’re a close-knit family. Our team includes

• 9 vets, including certificate holders
• 8 qualified nurses, including certificate holders
• 2 trainee nurses
• 3 VCAs (2 are soon-to-be trainees!)
• An exceptional front-of-house team.

Our nursing team stands out for their expertise, teamwork, and enthusiasm. Many of our RVNs hold advanced qualifications and bring their experience of time in referral centres to our practice.

Nurses are actively involved in consulting, and this is an area we are currently developing.  We are lucky to run a wide range of nurse clinics including laser, second vaccinations and behaviour. Personal progression is important to us and so we try our best to ensure our colleagues get to spend more time in the areas that interest them wherever possible.  CPD is actively encouraged, with certificates and further education supported and funded.

Our state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility is a pleasure to work in, with digital X-ray, ultrasonography, and in-house laboratory facilities. A recent expansion and full refit have created a bright, clean, and modern working environment.

At our practice, compassionate care and comprehensive workups are at the heart of what we do. With a diverse and busy caseload, we offer an ideal environment to grow and excel while making a real difference for our patients and their families.

About You
We’re looking for an experienced RVN to join our supportive team. You’ll be:

• Skilled in all aspects of veterinary nursing, with a passion for delivering excellent patient and client care. We’re committed to helping you utilise your professional skills and pursue further qualifications that benefit both you and the practice.
• A great communicator and highly organised, thriving in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Keen to support the practice as a business and contribute to motivating the team to achieve personal and practice improvement.
• Ideally you will be a Clinical Coach—or excited to train as one. You’ll play a key role in supporting our student nurses alongside other experienced RVNs. 

About the Role
This is a part-time position working 2-3 days a week plus one weekend per month however we can be flexible so if you’re looking for full time hours then please get in touch! 

Shifts tend to be 8am – 6pm or 10am – 8pm and we try to only do one late per week. We do however understand the importance of a work/life balance and are happy to tailor your hours to suit your lifestyle. Let’s talk about what works for you!

We tend to have our shifts on a rota of either consults, theatre, inpatient care or prep so you are able to get involved in a bit of everything however we do arrange this so you can focus more on the areas you enjoy.

What We Offer
When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• A competitive salary of £30,000–£35,000 DOE (pro rata).
• Generous CPD allowance to support your career development including funded certificates.
• Cost-price treatments for your pets, plus a 20% discount at Pets at Home and The Groom Room.
• Access to discounts and cashback on shopping, dining, and more.
• No out-of-hours requirement.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Paid memberships for RCVS and VDS.
• The welcome of a locally owned practice, backed by the resources of a larger organisation.

Ready to Join Our Team?
If you'd like any further information about this vacancy, please contact our Head RVN on felicity.newman@vetsforpets.com or Abi from our Talent Acquisition team via email; eastvets@vets4pets.com for an informal and confidential conversation. 

Location: RH15 9UG
Pets just see people. They aren’t biased and they don’t discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!