Job Description

Independent practice. Clinical freedom. Genuine work-life balance. A place where you can grow and feel at home.

If This Sounds Familiar, You Are Not Alone

If you became an RVN to make a difference, but feel like you rarely have the time, support, or headspace to do your best work, this may be the change you have been hoping for.





If you are craving a role where you feel valued, trusted, and able to breathe again, you are in the right place.

The Opportunity

We are working with a respected, independent practice, in the Chichester area, that has built something rare in the veterinary world. It is a place where nurses are not just appreciated, but central to how the team delivers exceptional care. A place where kindness is the baseline, collaboration is natural, and everyone pulls in the same direction.





They are looking for an experienced RVN who wants to be part of a community, not just a rota. Someone who thrives in a supportive environment and enjoys the challenge and reward of a busy hospital setting. Someone who wants both the comfort of a warm, home-like environment and the stimulation of advanced clinical work.





Success here looks like more than ticking tasks off a list. It looks like you having the freedom to use your full skill set, connecting deeply with clients, and feeling proud of the standard of care you help deliver every day.

Why This Role Is Different

A True Community Culture

A team built on humility, respect, empathy, and professionalism. A workplace where kindness is practiced daily and every voice is heard. A group that supports each other during the highs and the inevitable challenges.

A Hospital That Feels Like Home

Purpose-built, warm, thoughtfully designed spaces that immediately put people and animals at ease. A culture that prioritises calm, comfort, and compassion from the first step through the door.

Diverse, Inspiring Clinical Work

First opinion and referral caseload including medical, surgical, advanced diagnostics, imaging, and rehabilitation. Collaboration with sister referral and emergency teams, offering 24-7 continuity without you doing regular out of hours. A chance to explore and develop your own clinical interests.

Growth That Is Genuinely Supported

Funded CPD with certificate funding available. Opportunities in clinical coaching, leadership development, and skill specialisation. A practice that invests in people because they believe their team is their greatest strength.

Your Journey Here

In Your First Month

You will settle into the hospital, get to know the systems, form relationships with the nursing and clinical teams, and become familiar with the flow of both first opinion and referral work.

In Your First Three Months

You will be confidently managing varied nursing responsibilities, taking ownership of your cases, and contributing to patient care across medical, surgical, imaging, and rehab. You will start exploring CPD opportunities aligned with your interests.

In Your First Six Months

You will be a key presence within the team, trusted in all areas of the hospital, potentially progressing into coaching or advanced training, and shaping how nursing care continues to evolve.

What Is On Offer

Compensation and Time Off

26,000 to 33,000

depending on experience

4 day week

40 hours

, with a

1 hour lunch break

7 weeks of holiday

, including bank holidays No routine out of hours Equal rota for daytime inpatient care and occasional weekend and bank holiday support, with

2 days off in lieu

for weekends worked

Professional Development

Funded CPD

Certificate funding available

Leadership and coaching opportunities

Comprehensive Benefits

40 percent staff discount

for your own pets Enhanced parental leave (6 months at 90 percent) Enhanced sickness benefit (2 weeks at 100 percent) Standard pension Occupational health and mental health support

The Candor Vets Difference

At Candor, we do not push people into roles or rush decisions. We focus on listening, understanding who you are, and helping you find a place where you can genuinely thrive.

Ready to Explore?

If this feels like the kind of nursing role where you could breathe, grow, and feel valued again, let us have a confidential, no-pressure conversation.





Job Reference RVN010