Registered Veterinary Nurse in Worthing

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team‑oriented Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Grove Lodge Vets on a full‑time basis. Grove Lodge Vets is a busy hospital providing first‑opinion and referral services with a wide range of specialist disciplines, including diagnostic imaging with on‑site CT, orthopaedics, cardiology, soft tissue surgery, and internal medicine. We are fully equipped with advanced facilities such as a dental suite, endoscopy, laparoscopy, ultrasound, digital X‑ray, laser therapy, and an in‑house laboratory, alongside separate dog and cat wards. Our main hospital is based in Worthing on the South Coast, close to both the seafront and the South Downs, with excellent links to Gatwick and London. We’re supported by six nearby branch practices, and this role will mainly be based in Worthing with occasional cover across the group. We’re proud of our friendly, supportive team culture where learning and development are genuinely encouraged. With 20 RVNs, certificate holders across multiple disciplines, and visiting specialists, we offer a great environment to build confidence, grow skills, and develop your career in a high‑quality clinical setting.

IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals united by a shared purpose of happier animals and happier owners. At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Registered 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 practice 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 within the practice. The role offers a flexible working pattern of 4 × 10‑hour days, with the option of Saturday mornings on a 1:10 rota (7:30 am–12:30 pm). When Saturdays are worked, time off during the week is provided; otherwise, a fixed schedule of 8 am‑7 pm with a dedicated weekday off can be accommodated. We are a host practice for Vets Now, who take over in the evenings, meaning there are no out‑of‑hours or bank holiday commitments.

General Responsibilities

• Work across theatres alongside vets and in general practice nursing.
• Support routine surgery and medical referral work‑ups.
• Provide inpatient and day‑patient care in wards.
• Monitor and nurse a varied caseload of hospitalised patients.
• Carry out general nursing duties in a busy practice.
• Run nurse clinics including weight management, health checks, arthritis care, geriatric and wellness screening.
• Support client education and preventative healthcare initiatives.
• Work closely with vets and the nursing team to deliver high standards of care.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a confident, motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring:

• 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.
• A passion for providing a high level of clinical care alongside our fantastic team.
• Either a wealth of experience or a desire to learn more.

How We’ll Support You

At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing.

• 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

• 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 a Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme.
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24 hrs 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.