Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal; Part Time Maternity Cover

Registered Veterinary Nurse for one year Maternity Cover

Are you an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to join a dynamic and supportive team? At Cliffe Vets, we're seeking a passionate individual to join our nursing team on a one year contract to cover maternity leave.

A standard day in this role involves admitting patients and assisting with operations and procedures, running nurse consults and covering dispensary/reception as needed.

Our team of 32 dedicated professionals, includes veterinary surgeons, registered veterinary nurses, student veterinary nurses, and members of our client care team. We work closely together to provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients and support to their owners, fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment across our branches.

Our practice is made up of one main site & two branch surgeries. Each branch is fully equipped for routine operations and offers nurse-led consultations, ensuring consistent, high-quality care across all locations. Diagnostic imaging is available at our main site, supporting a wide range of clinical services.

This part-time RVN position involves working 33 hours per week (3 x 10.5 hour days Monday, Wednesday & Friday) .

The position also includes a 1 in 6 Saturday rota, for which time off in lieu is given the week following. An experienced candidate is preferred.

At Cliffe, you’ll enjoy variety in your role, the chance to build lasting client relationships and the support of a practice that genuinely values its team.

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

• 6.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
• Non-accidental injury support

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid 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

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Radstock House, 21 Cliffe High Street, Lewes, BN7 2AH
, United Kingdom

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.

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.