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OOH Registered Veterinary Nurse
OOH Registered Veterinary Nurse – New Priory Vets (Brighton)
About the Role
At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we care for over 2 million animals and focus on healthier animals and happier owners.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated OOH Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our part-time team at New Priory Vets in Brighton. As part of our dedicated out-of-hours (OOH) PETS service, you’ll support central Brighton’s prestigious veterinary hospital, ensuring continuous care for patients overnight.
Our Brighton hospital offers a full range of first-opinion services, including medicine, surgery, CT scanning, ultrasound, radiography, dentistry, and nurse clinics, backed by specialist support within the practice.
Join a supportive, modern team where wellbeing and work-life balance are a priority. You’ll cover a diverse and engaging caseload, working alongside a skilled, collaborative group dedicated to innovative animal care.
Practice Highlights
- Join during an exciting period of practice redevelopment and rebuild.
- Work alongside a large, experienced team with specialist capabilities, including diagnostic imaging.
- Cover a varied and stimulating caseload as part of our ambulatory team.
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Key Responsibilities
As part of inspiring vet care, your responsibilities will include:
- Working as sole charge nurse during night shifts (4:30 PM – 1 AM / 10 PM – 9 AM, on a rotating schedule).
- Assisting with routine and complex surgeries.
- Managing emergency and critical care cases.
You’ll work closely with veterinary surgeons and the wider team to ensure:
- High-quality nursing care for patients.
- Excellent client experiences through strong communication and clinical support.
- Contribution to clinical standards and practice development.
Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for a confident, motivated, and team-oriented Registered Veterinary Nurse (RCVS) with the following qualifications and attributes:
Essential Requirements
- RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse.
- Clinical experience in a first-opinion practice, with growing expertise in medical and surgical nursing.
- Strong communication skills to build trust with clients and colleagues.
- Organisational and time-management skills to balance workloads effectively.
- A proactive approach to continual learning and self-improvement.
Preferred Qualities
- Experience in emergency and critical care.
- Ability to work independent sole charge with decision-making confidence.
How We’ll Support Your Growth
At inspiring vet care, we invest in your career progression and development:
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- A fulfilling role in primary care nursing, supported by a collaborative, compassionate team.
- Career pathways leading to Senior Nurse roles, clinical leadership, mentorship, and specialist routes.
- Continuous learning supported by mentors, CPD programmes, and experienced colleagues.
- Practice-driven knowledge-sharing and quality-driven approach.
Benefits & Pension
Core Benefits
- 6.6 weeks’ paid annual leave, with an reported scheme: Allowance expanded progressively based on tenure.
- Enhanced family-friendly benefits, including maternity/private paternity/ adoption/shared parental and surrogacy leave pay.
- Private medical insurance.
- Employee wellbeing initiatives, such as:
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- CPD allowance (£550) plus 24 additional paid hours.
- RCVS & Veterinary Defence Society (VDS) fees covered.
- Workplace pension scheme (contributory).
- Discounted veterinary care for employees.
Voluntary Perks
- Additional benefits,
- including ecars at work and exclusive discounts at hundreds of retailers.
Availability & Pace
- 33 hours per week – Night shifts: (either 4:30 PM – 1 AM or 10 PM – 9 AM, operating on a rolling roster).
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