Role
Veterinary Nurse Trainee
Location
Donnington Grove Vets, Newbury
Contract
Full‑time
About the Practice
Donnington Grove Veterinary Group is a thriving small‑animal practice with three branch surgeries and a hospital in Newbury, Berkshire. The main hospital holds RCVS Tier 3 status and offers a supportive environment for professional growth.
How You’ll Make a Difference
This is a fantastic opportunity to train and qualify as a Registered Veterinary Nurse while working alongside experienced vets and qualified nurses. You will gain hands‑on experience caring for a wide range of small animals and learn every aspect of the nursing role in a busy, supportive practice.
We will provide full training and mentoring throughout your studies, aiming to help you achieve your formal veterinary nursing qualification.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
What we’re looking for:
* Enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated individuals
* A genuine passion for animal care and welfare
* Ideally, some experience working with animals
* GCSEs (Grade 4‑9 / A‑C) in Maths, English and Science
* A full UK driving licence (essential)
This is a full‑time position, including twilight and weekend shifts on a rota basis. You will work across our three branches – Newbury, Tadley and Thatcham – gaining diverse experience and skills.
How We’ll Support You
When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
* A recognised training role with structured support towards qualification as a Registered Veterinary Nurse
* Clear career pathways with progression opportunities within primary care, referral and specialist nursing
* Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced mentors and practice teams
* A collaborative, values‑led culture focused on care, learning and continuous improvement
What We Offer Our Team
* 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Additional annual leave for your birthday, added to your holiday allowance
* Increasing annual leave accrued through length of service
* Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Healthcare Cash Plan
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Learning and development opportunities via the inspiring vet care Academy
* Pension scheme
* Discounted staff pet care
* Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you
* Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
Salary
Up to £25,857 per annum
Hiring Process
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgement. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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