Registered Veterinary Nurse - Equine (Nights)

Donnington Grove Veterinary Group; Newbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equine referral hospital is seeking a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse for their night team in Newbury, England. This role involves supporting veterinary surgeons with overnight care and providing exceptional patient care. Ideal candidates will have a genuine passion for equine care and the ability to maintain high clinical standards. Competitive salary up to £35,700 pa, along with numerous benefits including 6.6 weeks annual leave and a CPD allowance.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Discounted gym membership

£550 CPD allowance

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for equine care with relevant experience.
• Ability to maintain high clinical standards.
• Exceptional client care skills.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinary surgeons with overnight care.
• Carry out scheduled tasks effectively.
• Deliver exceptional patient care.

Skills

Passion for equine care

Teamwork

Outstanding communication skills

Job description

Overview

Our expanding equine referral hospital in Newbury, West Berkshire, is seeking a passionate, dedicated nurse to join our night team. Donnington grove equine has an extremely diverse caseload covering everything from racehorses to foals and competition horses, and you’ll support it all, from our hospitalised patients, to the emergency admissions and surgery. 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

Role and Team

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse at Donnington Grove, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our veterinary surgeons with overnight care in the hospital. We champion our RVNs to utilise their skills and actively encourage them to carry out schedule 3 tasks. This role offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity to contribute to exceptional patient care across a variety of settings.

Practice

Join a team you are proud to be a part of

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 Student and Qualified Nurses providing essential support

Location

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

7 nights on 7 nights off averaging 39 hours per week

Shifts: Sunday - Thursday 8pm-6:30am; Friday - Saturday 8pm-8am

Benefits and salary

Because our people matter

You will join a dedicated, supportive team in a unique setting with plenty of opportunities for hands-on experience and growth in equine nursing. You will enjoy a varied, engaging, and busy work environment, all while delivering essential care to our equine patients. In addition to this you will receive a competitive salary of up to £35,700pa DOE, you will benefit from -

• Work-life balance
• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Wellbeing
• 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
• Development
• £550 CPD allowance
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme
• Professional Memberships
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees
• Additional
• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Up to £35,700 DOE