Roving Veterinary Nurse - Kent/East Sussex in Ashford

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners. We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Roving Veterinary Nurse to join inspiring vet care, working on a full‑time basis across a number of our practices in the Kent and East Sussex regions. This is a fixed‑term contract expected to last 12 months. The role focuses on flexibly delivering high‑quality general nursing care and ensuring our teams are fully supported during busy periods, staff absence, or increased clinical demand.

Working across multiple practices brings both variety and reward, with each site offering its own team, caseload, and way of working. This makes the role well‑suited to a confident and adaptable nurse who enjoys meeting new people, integrating quickly into different environments, and contributing positively wherever they are based. The role reports to the Area Director and covers a defined geographical region across Kent and/or East Sussex, with some flexibility depending on operational needs and commuting capability. A monthly car allowance of £375 is provided to support travel across the region.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Roving Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high‑quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences. You’ll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider inspiring vet care team, taking responsibility for the nursing care of a range of first opinion cases, contributing to clinical standards, and supporting the ongoing development of patient care across our practices. This is a full‑time role working 40 hours per week over 4 or 5 days per week at your preference. The role doesn’t have any regular weekend or OOHs work, but may include occasional weekend or bank holiday cover if needed, which would be compensated with TOIL.

General Responsibilities Include

• Admit and discharge patients for routine procedures and deliver outstanding nursing care at all times.
• Run nurse clinics and provide accurate advice to clients on preventative healthcare, products, and practice policies.
• Assist veterinary surgeons with surgical procedures, anaesthetic monitoring, diagnostics, laboratory work, imaging, and inpatient care.
• Maintain accurate patient and client records, dispense repeat prescriptions, and support reception duties when required.
• Ensure all SOPs, Health & Safety regulations, and infection control procedures are followed across all nursing duties.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, equipment care, stock control, and clinical waste disposal throughout the practice.
• Support and train Student Veterinary Nurses and carry out Schedule Three procedures where appropriately trained and registered.
• Participate in rota commitments, stock takes, appraisals, and general practice support duties as required.

You Might Be a Great Fit If…

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively.
• A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement.
• An enthusiasm for working dynamically across multiple practices.

How We’ll Support You

• A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment.
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles as well as clinical supervisors, mentors and certificate holders.
• Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams.
• A collaborative, values‑led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement.

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off.
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service.
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme.
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave.
• Certificate support.
• RCVS and VDS fees covered.
• Pension scheme.
• Discounted veterinary care.
• Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you - including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers.

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world‑class learning resources. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.