Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
We’re looking for an experienced, proactive and confident Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our close-knit team at Cliffe Veterinary Group Small Animal Department.
Your role in the team
You’ll play a key part in both clinical and client-facing areas of the practice. Whether you’re supporting surgical cases, monitoring anaesthetics or running your own nurse clinics, your contribution will be valued and encouraged. We’re proud to use our RVNs to their full potential and give them a real voice in practice life.
You will be based at our Lewes Surgery with days at our branch surgeries at Ringmer & Woodingdean. Our team is welcoming, experienced and always ready to support each other.
• Full-time role working 40 hours per week
• Choose a rota that suits you – 5 days of 8 hours/4 days of 10 hours/4 days of 9 hours and 1 day of 4 hours - all shifts will include some Saturday morning working
• Flexibility built in to support your lifestyle and work preferences
• Varied rota with opportunities across all areas of nursing
About Cliffe Vets
Cliffe Vets is a large mixed group, however this position is for small animal only. We pride ourselves on our compassionate approach to care and our commitment to maintaining high clinical standards.
You’ll be working alongside a small, dedicated team who care deeply about their patients and clients.
What we are looking for
• Registered Veterinary Nurse with solid experience in general practice
• Confident, organised and proactive in your approach
• A team player who thrives in a small, community-based setting
• Committed to delivering excellent patient and client care
• Keen to keep learning and developing professionally
At Cliffe, you’ll enjoy variety in your role, the chance to build lasting client relationships and the support of a practice that genuinely values its team.
Because our employee’s matter
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
Work life balance
* 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
* Your birthday as a paid day off
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Private Medical Insurance
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
* Non-accidental injury support
Development
* £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid 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
Professional Memberships
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
Additional
* Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
* Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
* Discounted staff pet care
Cliffe Vets, Small Animal - Lewes
Radstock House, 21 Cliffe High Street, Lewes, BN7 2AH, United Kingdom
At IVC Evidensia we are a 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.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Lovell Varcoe from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
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