Job Description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Equine (Nights)
Donnington Grove - Newbury, Newbury, South East
Discipline: Equine
Up to 35,700 DOE

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

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.

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.

Our team includes:33 Equine Vets across Hospital and Ambulatory divisions, with specialists in Surgery, Medicine, and Lameness 15 Student 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

7 nights on 7 nights off averaging 39 hours per week
Shifts: Sunday - Thursday 8pm-6:30am Friday - Saturday 8pm-8am

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 -
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Work-life balance

6.6 weeks annual leave

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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

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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

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Professional Memberships

VDS cover RCVS fees

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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.
Donnington Grove - Newbury
Oxford Road, Newbury, Newbury, RG14 2JB, United Kingdom

Animals treated

Dogs, cats & small pets
Equine
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.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Connor Parr from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.#

Talent Partner - Graduates

Connor Parr

connor.parr@ivcevidensia.com