Job Description

Acorn Vets is a well-established, two-site small animal practice located in the vibrant seaside city of Brighton and Hove. Known for its diverse culture, stunning beachfront, and excellent transport links to central London and Gatwick Airport, Brighton offers a fantastic quality of life. Whether you enjoy the buzz of city living or the peace of the outdoors, you'll find the best of both worlds here--with the South Downs National Park just a short drive away.

Modern Facilities in a Beautiful Location

Our clinics are fully equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including an in-house laboratory, digital radiography, ultrasound, digital dental X-ray, and a dedicated operating theatre. We are just a five-minute walk from the seafront and only ten minutes from the rolling hills of the South Downs, making it easy to enjoy coastal walks or countryside adventures after work.

A Practice That Prioritises People

At Acorn Vets, we place a strong emphasis on team wellbeing and work-life balance. We believe that happy and supported staff deliver the best care to our patients and clients. Many of our clients have been with us for generations, and we pride ourselves on offering a high standard of care in a friendly, community-focused environment. Should you join our team, your wellbeing and professional satisfaction will be a top priority.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking a qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse who is passionate about patient care and enjoys building strong relationships with clients. You'll be a team player who thrives in a busy practice environment and is keen to contribute to our positive and collaborative culture.

The Role

This is a varied nursing role covering all aspects of general practice, including inpatient care, anaesthesia, surgical assistance, and nurse consultations.



Working Hours

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, with 9-hour shifts (including a 1-hour unpaid lunch break), scheduled between 8:00AM and 6:30PM, Monday to Friday. The role also includes participation in a 1 in 4 Saturday morning rota from 8:00AM to 12:30PM.
Part-time applications will also be considered.



Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance6.6 weeks annual leave Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday


WellbeingEnhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Private Medical Insurance Cycle to Work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership Non-accidental injury support


Development550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave Certificate support Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme


Professional MembershipsVDS cover RCVS fees


AdditionalPawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer Discounted staff pet care

Up to 31,100 DOE