Job Description

Veterinary Nursing Assistant
New Priory Vets, Brighton, Brighton, South East
Discipline: Clinical Support
Full Time
20, 397 pa

We have an opportunity for an Veterinary Nursing Assistant to join our small animal hospital in beautiful Brighton, alongside our branch site in Peacehaven.



This is an essential role working alongside our clinical and non clinical team to provide exceptional veterinary and client care. We are proud of our excellent reputation, which is down to our fantastic and welcoming staff.###

As part of your role, you will be involved in:

General cleaning, tidying, and washing particularly of clinical areas such as theatres Running laboratory tests such as blood tests Re-stocking equipment Supporting and setting up surgical procedures Animal handling and restraint Walking, grooming and feeding hospitalised animals (inpatients) Supporting the reception team when needed, including: Meeting and welcoming clients Answering the telephone and dealing with clients appropriately Arranging/rescheduling appointments (when required)


You will be an integral part of a friendly, supportive and dedicated team here at New Priory Vets. You will find that no two days are the same in this interesting and varied role. Although some shifts can be very busy and demanding, the rewards from helping the practice provide an excellent standard of client and animal care, and seeing animals nursed back to health, makes the job extremely worthwhile. Many of our Veterinary Nursing Assistants have gone on to study Veterinary Nursing, while others have stayed with us as long term, valued members of the Veterinary Nursing team.###

Workings hours

This is a full-time position, requiring 32 hours per week across four 8-hour shifts on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.###

Join a team you are proud to be part of

Both our branches and hospital are well-equipped with x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, and theatre facilities. Our Brighton hospital boasts CT, endoscopy, laparoscopy, and a state-of-the-art theatre.

You will support our fantastic team of first-opinion Vets, Registered Veterinary Nurses, Specialists and Advanced Practitioners.



Our family feel is hugely important to us, and it is paramount that anyone joining the team fits in well. If you are friendly, positive, and supportive of your colleagues then you will fit in perfectly.###

Who are we looking for?

A passionate person who is hard working, reliable and proactive, with a 'can do' solution orientated mindset. Strong organisational skills and the ability to work well both independently and within a team. A people person with very good client service skills and a passion to work with animals. Any animal-related qualifications or experience are beneficial but not essential. All applicants must have a full driving licence and their own vehicle.
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Work-life balance

6.6 Weeks annual leave Additional annual leave for your birthday which will be added to your holiday allowance

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Wellbeing

Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing

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Development

Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy

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Colleague benefits

Company pension scheme Healthcare Cash Plan Cycle to Work scheme Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers Discounted staff pet care


New Priory Vets, Brighton
The Deneway, London Road, Brighton, Brighton, BN1 8QR, United Kingdom

Animals treated

Dogs, cats & small pets