Trainee Equine Nurse

Donnington Grove Veterinary Group; Newbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary referral hospital in Newbury is seeking an enthusiastic individual for a full-time equine nursing apprenticeship. Responsibilities include caring for inpatients, administering medications, and assisting veterinary surgeons for routine and emergency care. Full training for a Level 3 Qualification in Equine Veterinary Nursing will be provided. Benefits include 6.6 weeks of annual leave, employee wellbeing initiatives, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Additional annual leave for birthday

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Must hold a grade 4-9 or A*-C in 5 GCSEs to include Maths, English and Science.
• UK driving license required.
• Willingness to achieve a Level 3 Qualification in Equine Veterinary Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Care of inpatients including administering medications and performing clinical checks.
• Assisting in the theatre and helping to acquire diagnostic images.
• Supporting veterinary surgeons 24/7 for routine and emergency care.

Skills

Interest in equine care

Ability to work in a team

Strong communication skills

Education

5 GCSEs including Maths, English and Science

Driving license

Job description

We are a busy equine referral hospital based in Newbury, West Berkshire and are looking to expand our nursing team. We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working and dedicated person with a passion for horses and their welfare.

Our nurses have a variety of responsibilities, which includes the care of inpatients, administering medications, performing clinical checks, wound care, assisting in theatre, admitting and discharging patients and helping to acquire diagnostic images both in the hospital and on the road.

Applicant Requirements

For the Apprenticeship, the applicant will be required to hold a grade 4-9 or A*-C in 5 GCSEs to include maths, English and Science as well as have a UK driving license. You will receive full training for the role to study for and achieve a Level 3 Qualification in Equine Veterinary Nursing.

Your Shift Pattern

This is a full-time position which involves supporting our team of veterinary surgeons both in the hospital and out on the road 24/7/365 days a year to provide routine and emergency care to our patients. The role covers 39 hours per week, with shift work covering nights and weekends and bank holidays.

Benefits

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Additional annual leave for your birthday which will be added to your holiday allowance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
• Pension scheme
• Discounted staff pet care
• Up to £24,847.60 DOE