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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
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Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal PT
Downland Veterinary Group, The Goffs, South East
Discipline: Small Animal
Part Time
Up to £30,108 per annum FTE
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.
About us
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
Team and development
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.
Community involvement
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.
Our facilities
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.
Our surgeries include:
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.
Our team
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.
What we are looking for
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.
Because our people 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
Wellbeing
Development
Professional Memberships
Colleague Benefits
Downland Veterinary Group, The Goffs
36 The Goffs, Eastbourne, BN21 1HD, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
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.