Registered Veterinary Nurse - Equine
Posted 18 days 6 hours ago by British Veterinary Association
Our expanding equine referral hospital in Newbury, West Berkshire, is seeking a passionate, dedicated nurse to join our growing team. With a diverse caseload covering everything from racehorses to foals and competition horses, we're looking for someone committed to delivering exceptional care in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
For those with a background in small animal nursing who are interested in a career shift, we're excited to offer support and training to transition to equine nursing!
Pursue your ambitions at Donnington Grove
As a Registered Veterinary Nurse at Donnington Grove, you'll play a vital role in supporting our veterinary surgeons both in the hospital and occasionally on the road assisting with diagnostic imaging. Our rolling rota includes a mix of inpatient care and theatre/surgical shifts, ensuring variety in your work.
Key responsibilities include:
This role offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity to contribute to exceptional patient care across a variety of settings.
Join a team you are proud to be a part of
Donnington Grove Veterinary Group is a large, well-equipped practice in Newbury, Berkshire, welcoming both first opinion and referral cases across surgery, MRI, CT, scintigraphy, and medical investigations. Our facility boasts a robust in-house laboratory, a range of mobile equipment, and support for ambulatory procedures. We're open 7 days a week, year-round, ensuring both routine and emergency care for our patients.
Our team includes:
Newbury offers a great quality of life with excellent local amenities, reputable schools, and strong transport links to both London and the South Coast.
Who we're looking for
We're seeking a nurse with a genuine passion for equine care, ideally with some relevant experience. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to maintaining high clinical standards and delivering exceptional client care, thrive in a dynamic and collaborative team setting, and demonstrate outstanding communication skills to support both clients and colleagues.
Working hours
This is a full-time role, averaging 39 hours per week with rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.
Because our people matter
You will join a dedicated, supportive team in a unique setting with plenty of opportunities for hands-on experience and growth in equine nursing. You will enjoy a varied, engaging, and busy work environment, all while delivering essential care to our equine patients. In addition to this you will receive a competitive salary of up to £30,743pa DOE, you will benefit from -
Work-life balance
Wellbeing
Development
Professional Memberships
Additional
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.