Registered Veterinary Nurse
Coastway Vets, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex
Looking for a nursing role where your skills are valued, your team feels like family, and the beach is just a stroll away?
We're on the lookout for a friendly, enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our fantastic team at Coastway Vets.
If you're the kind of nurse who thrives in a busy practice, loves delivering exceptional patient care, enjoys a good laugh with colleagues, and wants to be part of a genuinely supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Coastway Vets?
At Coastway, we've been caring for local pets and their owners for over 45 years, building a reputation for outstanding veterinary care and strong community relationships.
We're proud to be part of a group of 6 RCVS-accredited practices across East and West Sussex, supported by our purpose-built hospital in Brighton, which provides emergency and out-of-hours care for both our own patients and those from surrounding practices.
What really sets us apart, though, is our people.
Our team is supportive, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what they do. We actively encourage collaboration, career development, and sharing expertise, with numerous certificate holders across the group happy to mentor and inspire others.
The Role
This is a full-time, permanent position offering a great work-life balance and the opportunity to utilise the full breadth of your nursing skills. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic nurse to join the Shoreham team, ideally a nurse who has previous experience supporting colleagues and is keen to maintain our high clinical standards within our well-established team.
Your working pattern:
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4-day working week
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Shifts of 8:00am–6:00pm or 9:00am–7:00pm
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A mix of theatre, prep and nurse consulting duties
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1 in 8 weekends at our Brighton hospital (with Monday off in lieu)
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1 in 14 weeks on the second on-call rota
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A varied and interesting caseload that allows nurses to be fully involved in patient care
** Salary - £32,000 - £35,000 dependent on experience**
You'll be an RVN who enjoys being part of a collaborative team and takes pride in delivering excellent care every day.
We're Looking For Someone Who:
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Thrives in a busy environment and remains calm under pressure
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Loves being part of a close-knit, supportive team
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Is passionate about animal welfare and delivering outstanding patient care
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Has excellent organisational and multitasking skills
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Enjoys building relationships with clients and colleagues alike
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Has strong attention to detail and a proactive approach
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Is committed to ongoing professional development and advancing their nursing career
Location, Location, Location:
Based in the charming coastal town of Shoreham-by-Sea, this role offers an enviable work-life balance in a location that truly has something for everyone.
Spend your days off enjoying:
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Stunning beaches and coastal walks
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The South Downs National Park
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Brighton's vibrant culture, restaurants and nightlife
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Easy transport links to London and beyond
As proud members of the VetPartners family, you'll enjoy a fantastic range of benefits, including:
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6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
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£600.00 CPD Allowance per annum
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Health Cash Plan – offering a wide range of benefits for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage
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RCVS Membership paid plus one other membership subscription
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VDS cover
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Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
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Discounted veterinary fees
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My Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
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Cycle to work scheme
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CPD/training support
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Company sick pay
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Colleague engagement survey
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Annual pay reviews
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Focus on employee wellbeing
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Career progression opportunities
Join an Employer of the Year! VetPartners has been recognised for outstanding team culture and support.
Ready to Join Us?
If you're looking for a practice where you can grow, make a real difference, and enjoy coming to work every day, we'd love to hear from you.
For an informal chat or to apply, please contact:
Gayle Foggon, Head Veterinary Nurse - [email protected]
**Please apply directly – no agency submissions**
