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 both 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’re fully equipped with advanced facilities, including 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, with this role mainly based in Worthing and 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, 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. 

 

 

 

 

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 x 10-hour days, with the option of including Saturday mornings on a 1:10 rota (7:30 am–12:30 pm). Where Saturdays are worked, time off during the week is provided, which is the preferred arrangement. Alternatively, 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.

 

 

Work across theatres, alongside vets, and 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

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from: 

 

 

 

6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off

Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service

£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