Are you an RVN looking for a full-time role with a true four-day week and great variety? Join a friendly, progressive team in Lewes—on the doorstep of the South Downs, close to the coast, and minutes from vibrant Brighton.

Key details

• Location: Lewes, East Sussex

• Role: Registered Veterinary Nurse (Small Animal)

• Salary: £30,000–£34,000 DOE

• Hours: Full time across 4 days (ideally Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri), 8:00am–6:00pm

• Weekends/OOH: 1:8 weekends at a supporting hospital (Monday off in lieu) • 1:14 weeks as second on-call • Two days per week you'll be the only RVN on site

• Job ref: 25-XXXXX

The role

• Varied caseload covering all aspects of first-opinion nursing

• Nurse consults, theatre, inpatient care, and anaesthesia

• Opportunity to take responsibility on sole-RVN days and build client relationships

• Support from a wider hospital team for emergencies and OOH

About the practice

• Well-established, multi-site, RCVS-accredited group with a nearby hospital providing OOH support

• Strong culture of CPD and knowledge-sharing; certificate study encouraged and supported

• Collaborative, welcoming team with long-standing clients and great community links

Location

• Charming market town living in Lewes, with the South Downs National Park on your doorstep

• Easy access to Brighton for beaches, culture and nightlife

• Great transport connections across Sussex and to London

Salary & benefits

• £30,000–£34,000 per annum (DOE)

• 6 weeks' paid holiday including bank holidays

• £600 CPD allowance per annum; CPD/training support and certificate funding encouraged

• RCVS membership plus one other professional membership paid

• VDS cover

• Health Shield wellbeing plan (e.g., dentistry, physio, sports massage)

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay

• Discounted veterinary fees

• My Perks – discounts and cashback on shopping, travel and entertainment

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Company sick pay • Annual pay reviews • Focus on employee wellbeing

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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