Head Veterinary Nurse

Looking for a fresh challenge? Ready for a step up into a more senior role?

Position: Head Veterinary Nurse 

Location: Rustington with some travel Felpham (8 miles away)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 40 hours per week. (Shifts either 8:30am-4:30pm or 11am-7pm with a share in the 1:4 Saturday rota).

Competitive Salary: £37,000 Depending on experience

At CVS, caring is what we do. As a Head Veterinary Nurse, you'll be at the heart of promoting pet wellness, leading from the front and closely involved in the management of our great nurse team. Because for us, caring isn't just a job—it's in our nature.

We put our people first—because when you're supported, you can deliver the very best care. With industry-leading learning, hands-on training, and guidance, you'll have everything you need to grow your skills and confidence. Whether you're looking to progress in your current role or explore new career pathways, CVS is the place to nurture your future career.

Life at Pet Doctors 

Pet Doctors is a hospital practice with a passionate team of vets, nurses, PCAs and receptionists. We have fantastic facilities, giving you the tools you need to deliver outstanding care. We pride ourselves on our friendly and collaborative environment where everyone is supported in providing the best possible care to animals. 

We are located in a beautiful part of West Sussex midway between Chichester and Brighton, and you can easily commute from Worthing, Crawley and Horsham.

About you 
 
We're looking for a dedicated Head Veterinary Nurse to join our team. No two days will be the same, you will: 

• Be passionate about delivering exceptional care to both our patients and their owners every day. Previous hospital nursing experience is key.
• Support the outcome of patients care in all aspects of clinical work as part of the team. You will have a proven track record in the delivery of exceptional animal care.
• Ensure Quality is maintained by keeping our practice in excellent condition- ensuring quality of care and the best possible outcomes for every patient
• Learn, develop and grow with us, taking advantage of ongoing training and development opportunities offered by CVS and our practice.
• Contribute to creating a positive environment, fostering a friendly, welcoming and supportive team culture. Communicate with confidence, use your exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal—to build strong, lasting relationships with colleagues, clients, and the pets they love. 

The benefits 

At CVS, we know that care for our patients starts with dedicated people like you. That's why we invest in your growth and your future. When you join us, you'll get:

• RCVS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance, Knowledge Hub access, BSAVA library, and funded advanced training opportunities
• Excellent Nursing Career Pathway
• Up to 33 days holiday (with the option to buy/sell)
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing
• Champions, and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food, and medications

Join us at CVS 

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up.

Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line-manager check-ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.

Our aim is to free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice.

We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.

Interested? Please click apply now! For further details or an informal chat, please contact Emily in the recruitment team at emily.card@cvsvets.com