At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

 

We are seeking an experienced, team-oriented Equine Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Donnington Grove on a full-time basis.

Donnington Grove Vets is a large equine hospital and ambulatory practice based in Newbury, offering first opinion, referral and emergency services. The practice combines a team-focused culture with impressive in-house facilities, including a full surgical suite, advanced diagnostic imaging, CT, endoscopy, an on-site laboratory, intensive care and isolation wards. With a strong reputation for clinical excellence and specialist-led care, the hospital oversees a varied caseload ranging from sports and leisure horses through to racehorses and foals.  

The nursing team is a huge part of what makes our practice special, with a team of fantastic nurses across a range of experience levels, from pre-trainees through to fully qualified RVNs, alongside dedicated yard and theatre support staff. The structure of our team allows for excellent support and development opportunities.

 

 

As an Equine Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high-quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences. 

 

You’ll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team, taking responsibility for the nursing care of a range of first opinion cases, contributing to clinical standards, and supporting the ongoing development of patient care within the practice. 

This role operates on a rolling rota, averaging 39 hours per week, with 8.5-hour shifts scheduled between 6 am and 8 pm, including an hour's unpaid lunch. You’ll also participate in the night and weekend rota with appropriate time off in lieu of the following days to ensure you do not work more than the average 39 hours per week. 

 

 

Performing Schedule 3 procedures, including stomach tubing, IV and IM injections, and catheter placement

Monitoring and caring for inpatients, including regular checks and observations

Conducting colic assessments and supporting colic case management, including patient discharge

Administering all medications and managing fluid therapy, including setting up IV fluids

Providing foal care, including administering drugs and oral fluids

Milking mares when required

Managing isolation cases and maintaining appropriate infection control

Assisting in theatre as a circulating nurse and scrubbing in for surgical procedures

Carrying out bandage changes and wound care

Assisting with diagnostic imaging both in practice and occasionally on ambulatory visits

Occasional laboratory work, including running samples and faecal testing

 

 

 

 

We’re looking for a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from: 

 

 

 

6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off

Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service

£550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave

Certificate support

RCVS and VDS fees covered

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you - including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers