An exciting opportunity has become available to join Sussex Equine Hospital as an Equine Nurse.
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.
General responsibilities include:
*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
Salary
A salary of up to £30,000 FTE depending on experience
About us
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.
Applicant Requirements
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:
* 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
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.
Benefits
*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 - Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
*£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