Overview
Registered Veterinary Nurse - Equine (Nights) role at Donnington Grove Veterinary Group, Newbury, Berkshire. The position supports overnight care in the hospital, assisting veterinary surgeons and delivering high standards of patient care across a diverse equine caseload including hospitalised patients, emergency admissions, and surgery. The practice offers training to nurses transitioning from small animal to equine nursing.
Responsibilities
* Provide overnight nursing care in the equine hospital setting under supervision of the veterinary team.
* Assist with surgical procedures, emergency admissions, and a varied caseload across equine clinics.
* Support and carry out schedule 3 tasks where appropriate and maintain high clinical standards.
* Collaborate with a large team of vets and nurses to deliver comprehensive patient care.
Who we're looking for
* Registered Veterinary Nurse with a genuine passion for equine care.
* Experience in equine nursing preferred; willingness to transition from small animal to equine nursing with support and training.
* Strong clinical standards and excellent communication skills to support clients and colleagues.
Working hours
* 7 nights on, 7 nights off, averaging 39 hours per week.
* Shifts: Sunday – Thursday 20:00–06:30; Friday – Saturday 20:00–08:00.
Salary and benefits
* Competitive salary up to £35,700 per annum depending on experience.
* 6.6 weeks annual leave.
* Enhanced family-friendly policies; private medical insurance; cycle to work; wellbeing initiatives; and other employee benefits.
* CPD allowance (£550) and development opportunities via IVC Evidensia Academy.
* VDS cover; RCVS fees; staff discounts; pension scheme (5% employee, 3% employer).
Location and team
Donnington Grove Veterinary Group is a large, well-equipped practice in Newbury, Berkshire, open 7 days a week for routine and emergency care, with in-house laboratory facilities and access to advanced imaging and diagnostic services.
Equity and inclusion
IVC Evidensia is committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. We welcome candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
How to apply
To express interest in the Registered Veterinary Nurse - Equine (Nights) role at Donnington Grove, please apply through the usual company channels.
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