Equine Nursing Assistant — Growth & Training Opportunities

VC Evidensia UK; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave

Birthday day off

Learning and development opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

inspiring vet care’s Scarsdale Vets Equine Centre is seeking an enthusiastic Equine Nursing Assistant to join our team on a full-time fixed-term basis for 12 months. The role is based at our Derby area site and forms part of a friendly, supportive team caring for a range of equine patients.

You’ll work alongside vets and our nursing team, providing high quality husbandry, assisting with procedures, and delivering excellent client service in a busy equine practice.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work as part of a veterinary team.
• Good communication with colleagues and clients.
• Interest in animal welfare and care.

Responsibilities

• General husbandry such as mucking out, feeding and watering.
• Paddock maintenance including poo picking.
• Handle horses including competition, pleasure and breeding animals.
• Daily grooming of inpatients and yard cleanliness.
• Assist with veterinary procedures and monitor patient welfare.
• Maintain stock of hay, bedding and feed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Animal welfare

Job description

inspiring vet care’s Scarsdale Vets Equine Centre is seeking an enthusiastic Equine Nursing Assistant to join our team on a full-time fixed-term basis for 12 months. The role is based at our Derby area site and forms part of a friendly, supportive team caring for a range of equine patients.

You’ll work alongside vets and our nursing team, providing high quality husbandry, assisting with procedures, and delivering excellent client service in a busy equine practice.