Overview
Equine Veterinary Nurse — Wendover Park Equine Vets, Halton
Salary Up to £34,000 depending on experience plus a relocation allowance up to £1,000
We are looking for a Full-Time Registered RVN or EVN to join our Equine Only first opinion practice. Our main surgery is based in the heart of the Chiltern Hills just outside of Wendover, Bucks, with a small branch surgery in Watford; however no clinical work is carried out from this site.
We have great transport links into London and all international airports and local amenities nearby. Lunch times can be spent in the communal kitchen area, or you can stretch your legs with a walk around Wendover Woods. The job is varied and can be busy, so we are looking for someone who is organised, can work well in a team but also work independently, and maintains a high standard of work with good communication skills. It is a physical role and equine experience is essential; you must be confident handling all horses from youngsters through to competition horses.
Responsibilities
* Lameness work ups — trotting up, lunging and general handling of all horses while the vets assess and carry out nerve blocks.
* Setting up and assisting with diagnostic techniques — X-rays, Ultrasound, Gastroscopes, Endoscopes, Dental work.
* Day patient and in-patient care — mucking out, daily checks, administering medications.
* Lab work — processing samples for in-house analysis and sending away to external labs.
* Processing prescriptions, making bookings, overseeing the diary and contacting clients.
* Active involvement in both patient and client care on a varied caseload.
We have the scope to support either a newly qualified nurse or someone with more experience; in-house training will be provided. We were awarded runner up in the Equine Veterinary Practice of the Year 2025 category at the EQ conference and have been scored as one of the top 10 practices within IVC to work for by our current team.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing equine practice within the area.
Rota
A typical working week comprises 5 working days with variable 8-hour shifts between 8am and 7pm. As a practice we still offer our own OOH service; weekday and weekend inpatient and phone cover will be required. This may include some overnight inpatient care and additional OOH retainer fees will be paid.
Perks & Culture
Bring your dog to work! We have staff kennels so you can bring your dog to work. Not only does it mean you do not have to worry about your dog being at home alone on busy days, but you can stretch your legs at lunch time in the scenic countryside.
Want to know more about us? We have a mixed case load from pony club ponies through to amateur and competition horses; we even get the occasional donkey. We benefit from an onsite clinic facility with treatment room, stables, equine theatre, paddocks, trot up area and lunge spaces. We have diagnostics and equipment including x-ray, ultrasound, gastroscopes, endoscopes, laser and dental equipment. Regular visits from travelling surgeons; you will be involved in the clinic with both our in-house team and visiting vets. We also share a well-equipped laboratory with Wendover Heights Veterinary Centre.
Come and join our friendly and supportive team! We currently have a team of 7 vets, 4 nurses, 1 veterinary technician, 2 equine co-ordinators and 1 accounts administrator. Both our surgery sites share facilities with Wendover Heights Veterinary Centre and Park Veterinary Centre. Although we work separately from these practices, we share the same buildings so there are always plenty of people around.
Because our employees matter We provide lunch to all staff members to help with the workday. Our people are fundamental to the success of our business. In addition to a competitive base salary of up to £34,000 DOE, you will benefit from:
* Work life balance
* 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
* Your birthday as a paid day off
* Wellbeing
* Private Medical Insurance
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
* Non-accidental injury support
* Development
* £550 CPD allowance with 3 days paid pro rata
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon
* Research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
* Professional Memberships
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
* Additional
* Pawsome Benefits – rewards and discounts
* Pension – 5% Employee / 3% Employer
* Discounted staff pet care
Up to £34,000 DOE
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