Equine Veterinary Nurse - Part-Time, 12-Month Contract

Inspiring Vet Care; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks’ annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance 550 plus 24h paid leave

RCVS and VDS fees covered

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care seeks a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join Blaircourt Equine Veterinary Clinic in Essex on a part-time fixed-term maternity cover (~12 months). The role involves hands-on equine nursing, with duties across inpatient care, procedures, and client communication.

You will work within a team of equine vets and nurses, delivering high-quality nursing care and supporting clinical standards in a busy clinic that handles a wide range of equine cases.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Experience in clinical practice, with equine nursing preferred.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Horse handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Assisting vets during procedures.
• Inpatient care.
• Horse handling.
• Keeping the dispensary stocked.
• Cleaning duties.

Skills

RCVS registration

Clinical nursing

Horse handling

Communication skills

Organisation

Education

Diploma in Veterinary Nursing

RCVS registration (Veterinary Nurse)

Tools

Digital X-ray

Ultrasound

Endoscopy

Gastroscopy

Job description

Inspiring Vet Care seeks a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join Blaircourt Equine Veterinary Clinic in Essex on a part-time fixed-term maternity cover (~12 months). The role involves hands-on equine nursing, with duties across inpatient care, procedures, and client communication.

You will work within a team of equine vets and nurses, delivering high-quality nursing care and supporting clinical standards in a busy clinic that handles a wide range of equine cases.