Are you a compassionate and skilled RVN looking for a flexible part-time role with no weekends, no OOH and no on-call? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team at a modern, well-equipped practice in Shoreham on a fixed-term maternity cover.

Key Details

• Location: Shoreham, West Sussex

• Role: Registered Veterinary Nurse – Part-time (FTC Maternity cover)

• Salary: £12,000–£13,600 per annum (DOE, pro rata)

• Hours: 2 days per week (Wednesday & Thursday), 8:30am–5:30pm or 8:30am–6:00pm

• Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover for 1 year (starting 10th December 2025)

• OOH: None – no weekends, on-call or out-of-hours

The Role
This is a hands-on nursing role offering variety and a strong focus on patient and client care. You will:

• Carry out nurse consultations and inpatient care

• Support the clinical team in theatre and diagnostics

• Work closely with clients to deliver high-quality service and continuity of care

• Bring a positive, proactive attitude with the ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure

About the Practice

• Part of the Coastway Veterinary Group – a long-established, RCVS-accredited group of practices across East & West Sussex

• ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic accreditation

• Access to a Brighton hospital with advanced referral services in orthopaedics, ophthalmology, imaging, and exotics

• A team culture that values collaboration, wellbeing, and career development, with strong CPD support and certificate opportunities

Location
Shoreham offers the perfect mix of coast, countryside and community. You'll be close to Brighton for its vibrant culture and nightlife, while the South Downs National Park is minutes away for outdoor adventures.

Salary & Benefits (pro rata)

• £12,000–£13,600 DOE

• 6 weeks' paid holiday including bank holidays

• Option to buy and sell holiday

• RCVS, VDS and one other membership covered

• £600 CPD allowance 3 days CPD leave

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay

• Pension scheme

• Health Shield wellbeing plan

• Staff discount scheme

Must Haves

• RCVS Registered (or soon to be)
• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What Happens Next?

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