Key Details:
Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Role: Registered Night Veterinary Nurse (Maternity Cover)
Hours: Part-time, Friday evening and/or night shifts (average 5.5–14.5 hrs/week)
Salary: From £13,550 DOE (for full evening/night shift)
Contract: Fixed Term – 12 months
Job type: Nurse

About the role:
We're looking for experienced Registered Veterinary Nurses to join a supportive referral team on a part-time maternity cover contract. You'll provide inpatient care pre- and post-surgery during evening and night shifts. No emergency cover is required outside of existing referral patients. Full induction and support are provided to help you settle into the team and environment.

Shift pattern:

• Evening: 5.30pm – 11.00pm (5.5 hrs)

• Night: 10.30pm – 8.00am (9.5 hrs incl. paid break)

• Ideally both shifts combined, but flexible to consider one only

About the practice:
This is a dedicated small animal orthopaedic referral practice with two operating theatres and an on-site CT scanner, located near Horsham in West Sussex. The practice is RCVS PSS accredited, offering a wide range of orthopaedic procedures such as THR, TPLO, CUE and arthroscopy. The team includes RCVS Specialists, Advanced Practitioners, 11 RVNs and 2 VNAs, working in a supportive and collaborative environment.

What we're looking for:

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with strong inpatient care experience

• Comfortable working independently during evening/night shifts

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• No prior referral experience required – full training and support given

Benefits:

• 6 weeks paid holiday incl. bank holidays (pro rata)

• £600 CPD allowance per annum – 3 days (pro rata)

• Paid RCVS membership and VDS cover

• Health Shield contributions for wellbeing treatments

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave

• Company sick pay and compassionate leave

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Retail & gym discounts

• CPD/training support and career progression
• Regular team events and wellbeing focus

The Area:
Horsham is a thriving market town in West Sussex, offering excellent transport links into London, Brighton and the wider South East. The area combines historic charm with modern amenities, including shopping, restaurants, parks and leisure facilities. With the South Downs National Park nearby, there's plenty of opportunity for countryside walks and outdoor activities, making Horsham a great place to live and work.

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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