At Sussex Equine Hospital, you’ll be joining a welcoming and highly experienced team of 25 Veterinary Surgeons, 4 Veterinary Nurses, and 30 dedicated support staff. Within the team, we’re proud to have four specialists in Equine Surgery, two specialists in Internal Medicine, and two Diplomates in Equine Reproduction. This breadth of expertise creates a supportive environment with excellent opportunities for hands-on learning, professional development, and day-to-day collaboration.

Our purpose-built, state-of-the-art facilities include advanced on-site laboratory services, enabling us to provide an exceptional standard of care to both our clients and their horses. We are also a BEVA-approved centre for artificial insemination and stud services. 

Alongside our clinical work, we value being part of the local community. We host biannual Open Days and enjoy getting involved in charitable initiatives, with fundraising led by our team in support of causes that matter to us.

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 an Equine 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. 

Your working pattern will typically include three late shifts per week, usually from 11 am to 8 pm, scheduled on a rota basis. You will also participate in the weeknight and weekend on-call rota, approximately one week in four, for which time off in lieu is provided.

You will be part of a highly skilled and supportive clinical team, working alongside four dedicated day nurses, a night nurse, and two student nurses.

 

 

Delivering high-quality inpatient care, including safe animal handling and nursing within specialist units

Ensuring all medical records are maintained to a professional, accurate, and compliant standard

Working collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and multidisciplinary specialist teams

Supporting advanced diagnostic imaging procedures, including MRI and CT

Assisting with a range of diagnostic techniques such as ultrasonography and gamma scintigraphy

Providing support, including patient preparation, monitoring, and aftercare

Assisting clinicians during a variety of surgical procedures involving both standing and anaesthetised patients

 

 

 

 

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: 

 

 

Ideally, we are looking for an experienced nurse with practical experience in equine caseloads. However, we are happy to speak to newly qualified nurses who have an interest in pursuing a career in equine. 

 

 

 

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