Registered Veterinary Nurse - Equine

Donnington Grove Veterinary Group; Newbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious veterinary organization in Newbury is seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to deliver exceptional care across a variety of equine cases. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of up to £30,743 and a wealth of benefits, including 6.6 weeks annual leave, private medical insurance, and CPD allowances. Candidates should have a passion for equine care and thrive in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

6.6 weeks annual leave

Relocation allowance

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance

Discounted gym membership

Pension scheme

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Experience in equine care preferred but support for transition from small animal nursing is available.
• Ability to maintain high clinical standards and deliver exceptional client care.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality inpatient care, including administering medications and conducting clinical checks.
• Managing patient admissions and discharges.
• Supporting diagnostic imaging procedures onsite and on the road.

Skills

Passion for equine care

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Our expanding equine referral hospital in Newbury, West Berkshire, is seeking a passionate, dedicated nurse to join our growing team. With a diverse caseload covering everything from racehorses to foals and competition horses, we’re looking for someone committed to delivering exceptional care in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. For those with a background in small animal nursing who are interested in a career shift, we’re excited to offer support and training to transition to equine nursing!

Pursue your ambitions at Donnington Grove

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse at Donnington Grove, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our veterinary surgeons both in the hospital and occasionally on the road assisting with diagnostic imaging. Our rolling rota includes a mix of inpatient care and theatre/surgical shifts, ensuring variety in your work.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality inpatient care, including administering medications, conducting clinical checks, wound management, and assisting in theatre.
• Managing patient admissions and discharges.
• Supporting diagnostic imaging procedures, both onsite and on the road.

This role offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity to contribute to exceptional patient care across a variety of settings.

About Donnington Grove Veterinary Group

Donnington Grove Veterinary Group is a large, well-equipped practice in Newbury, Berkshire, welcoming both first opinion and referral cases across surgery, MRI, CT, scintigraphy, and medical investigations. Our facility boasts a robust in-house laboratory, a range of mobile equipment, and support for ambulatory procedures. We’re open 7 days a week, year-round, ensuring both routine and emergency care for our patients.

Team

• 33 Equine Vets across Hospital and Ambulatory divisions, with specialists in Surgery, Medicine, and Lameness
• 15 Trainee and Qualified Nurses providing essential support

Newbury offers a great quality of life with excellent local amenities, reputable schools, and strong transport links to both London and the South Coast.

Who we're looking for

We’re seeking a nurse with a genuine passion for equine care, ideally with some relevant experience. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to maintaining high clinical standards and delivering exceptional client care, thrive in a dynamic and collaborative team setting, and demonstrate outstanding communication skills to support both clients and colleagues.

Working hours

This is a full-time role, averaging 39 hours per week with rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £30,743pa DOE
• Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Relocation allowance up to £2000
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
• Non-accidental injury support
• CPD allowance (£550)
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
• Research funding access for Vets & Nurses
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees
• Pawsome Benefits – discounts and cashback with 100s of retailers
• Pension: 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Diversity and inclusion

At IVC Evidensia we are 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 the recruitment process.

Application details

Up to £30,743 DOE