Description
Veterinary Nurse - Westergate
Salary: £26,000 – £33,000 per annum (DOE)
Location: Barnham, West Sussex
Hours: Full-time, 4-day week (40 hours), no routine out-of-hours
Key Highlights:
Community-focused practice offering both first opinion and referral services
Involvement in varied clinical work, including advanced diagnostics and rehabilitation
Beautifully designed, modern setting with supportive, values-driven team
Opportunities to develop in areas like leadership, clinical coaching, and certification
Key Benefits:
Funded CPD with certificate support available
7 weeks' holiday including bank holidays
Enhanced parental leave and sickness pay
discount for staff pets and products
Occupational health resources and mental health support
Professional Growth: Fully funded CPD (with support for certificates), clinical coaching opportunities, and leadership development.
Well-being Support: Access to occupational health resources, including mental health services.
Pension Scheme: Standard contributions.
Travel Support: Additional allowance for commuting.
The Role:
This is a rare opportunity to join a practice that puts people and patients first. A passionate and experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse. The successful candidate will play an integral role in both first opinion and referral cases, supporting surgical, medical, diagnostic, and inpatient care.
With a strong team ethos this position offers the chance to do meaningful work in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. Whether you’re looking to pursue a clinical certificate, gain leadership skills, or simply enjoy nursing at its best — this is a place where your career can flourish.
Typical Duties:
Providing exceptional nursing care to inpatients and surgical cases
Supporting emergency and referral work alongside the wider team
Running nurse consults and liaising with clients
Rotating between inpatient care, theatre, consults, and diagnostics
Supporting clinical development within the team if desired
Rota:
4 or 5 day week (40 hours total)
8 - 10-hour shifts (varying between 7.30am–7.30pm with 1-hour lunch break)
Equal share of weekend/bank holiday inpatient cover
2 days off in lieu for weekend shifts
No scheduled OOH; rare emergency backup cover as last resort only
How to Apply
For further details or to submit your application, please contact Luke on 01904 570056 or email l.stewart@purovets.com.
Referral Bonus: Recommend a colleague for this role and receive a £250 referral bonus. Terms and conditions apply*.
Ref: JOB-53562
