We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly, supportive team.

This is a varied and rewarding role with a rotating schedule that includes in-patient care, theatre assistance, imaging, lab work, and nurse consultations — no two days are the same!

If you’re committed to delivering exceptional clinical care, enjoy working collaboratively, and take pride in maintaining high standards, we’d love to hear from you.

This part-time position offers 29.1 hours per week over three days (Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 8:30am–7pm) split between The Goffs and Hailsham. You’ll also join a favourable 1-in-8 Saturday morning rota at Hailsham, with no out-of-hours requirements.

At Downland Veterinary Group, East Sussex, we take pride in our warm, supportive, and nurturing culture. Our team is hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to providing the very best care for our patients and clients. With a strong reputation among both our team and the local community, we’re committed to clinical excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement in everything we do

We believe in growth—both as individuals and as a team. Everyone at our practice follows their own CPD journey, contributing their unique strengths and expertise. To support this, we host regular in-house CPD sessions, clinical discussions, and team meetings across our three sites, creating a space to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and learn from one another.

We're actively engaged in the local community – from school visits to educate children about veterinary care, to fundraising and supporting local rescue centres such as the Kit Wilson Trust. Our team also volunteers and contributes to charity initiatives throughout the year.

We are proud to be an RCVS-accredited Small Animal GP practice at The Goffs and Hailsham, and Core Standards at Stone Cross. We’re also a Training Practice for student nurses and support new graduate vets with a VetGDP Adviser. Currently, we're working towards ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic status and planning further RCVS awards.

The Goffs & Hailsham: Full dental suites (including dental x-ray), surgical theatres, in-house lab, multiparameter monitoring, and mobile ultrasound.

Stone Cross: Two consult rooms and a vibrant waiting area, feeding procedures to our other branches.

All three locations offer free parking and are surrounded by local amenities. Renovation plans are in place for The Goffs to further improve our facilities.

We’re a friendly, fun, and close-knit team that thrives on collaboration and mutual support. Our team currently includes:

• 6 Vets (including 2 certificate holders)

• 12 Nurses (2 student RVNs, 1 working towards a certificate)

• 10 Support Staff

We’re also supported by regular visiting specialists in orthopaedics, endoscopy, advanced ultrasound, and ophthalmology, helping us provide a broad range of expert care to our patients.

We’re looking for a friendly, forward-thinking team member with solid general clinical experience. A passion for clinical excellence, strong teamwork, and high standards of patient care are essential qualities we value.

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

*6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays pro rata

*Private Medical Insurance

*Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline 

*Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

*Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing 

*£550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rata

*Certificate support

*Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy

*Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider

*All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding

*Infection Prevention and Control Programme

*Quality Improvement Programme

*VDS cover

*RCVS fees

*Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well 

*Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria

*Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you

*Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

*Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

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