Registered Veterinary Nurse - Equine

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:

Delivering high-quality inpatient care, including administering medications, conducting clinical checks, wound management, and assisting in theatre.

Managing patient admissions and discharges.

Supporting diagnostic imaging procedures, both onsite and on the road.

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:

33 Equine Vets across Hospital and Ambulatory divisions, with specialists in Surgery, Medicine, and Lameness

15 Trainee and Qualified Nurses providing essential support

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

6.6 weeks annual leave

Relocation allowance up to £2000

Wellbeing

Enhanced 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

Development

£550 CPD allowance

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 Memberships

VDS cover

RCVS fees

Additional

Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers

Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer

Discounted staff pet care

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.