Trainee Equine Nurse
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Occupation Type
Veterinary nurses
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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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. The ideal applicant will have experience and confidence working with a range of horses, ideally including racehorses, foals and competition horses.
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.
The right applicant will enjoy a varied, interesting and busy working environment as part of our team.
Join a fantastic team
Donnington Grove Veterinary Group are a busy Equine Hospital based in Newbury Berkshire. Our main Hospital has RCVS Tier 3 hospital status and is based in Newbury, which is a thriving town in West Berkshire, with many restaurants and only a 45-minute train journey to London Paddington. Situated on the edge of the North Wessex Downs AONB, it also provides beautiful local countryside for long walks with our canine friends. The Branches at Tadley and Thatcham are both located within a short distance of Newbury and are fully equipped for surgical procedures and digital diagnostic imaging.
Applicant requirements
For the Apprenticeship, the applicant will be requ
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.
The right applicant will enjoy a varied, interesting and busy working environment as part of our team.
Join a fantastic team
Donnington Grove Veterinary Group are a busy Equine Hospital based in Newbury Berkshire. Our main Hospital has RCVS Tier 3 hospital status and is based in Newbury, which is a thriving town in West Berkshire, with many restaurants and only a 45-minute train journey to London Paddington. Situated on the edge of the North Wessex Downs AONB, it also provides beautiful local countryside for long walks with our canine friends. The Branches at Tadley and Thatcham are both located within a short distance of Newbury and are fully equipped for surgical procedures and digital diagnostic imaging.
Applicant requirements
For the Apprenticeship, the applicant will be requ
ired 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. Current training is a blend of on-line/on the job training and face-to-face teaching with our apprenticeship provider. A Clinical Coach will support students once the Apprenticeship commences.
Your shift pattern
This 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.
In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:
Your shift pattern
This 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.
In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:
- 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
Up to £25,096.07 DOE