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Equine Veterinary Nurse


Company : Vet Record Careers


Location : Aylesbury, England


Created : 2025-07-21


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for theEquine Veterinary Nurserole atVet Record Careers 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theEquine Veterinary Nurserole atVet Record Careers Wendover Park Equine Vets, HaltonSalary Up to £34,000 depending on experience plus a relocation allowance up to £1,000We are looking for a Full-Time Registered RVN or EVN to join our Equine Only first opinion practice. Wendover Park Equine Vets, HaltonSalary Up to £34,000 depending on experience plus a relocation allowance up to £1,000We are looking for a Full-Time Registered RVN or EVN to join our Equine Only first opinion practice.Our main surgery is based in the heart of the Chiltern Hills just outside of Wendover, Bucks, with a small branch surgery in Watford, however no clinical work gets carried out from this site.We have great transport links into London and all international airports and local amenities nearby. Lunch times can be spent in the communal kitchen area, or you can stretch your legs with a walk around Wendover Woods.The job is very varied and can be busy at times, so we are looking for someone who is organised, happy to work amongst a team but also capable of working alone and works to a high standard with good communication skills. It is a physical role and equine experience is essential, you must be confident in handling all horses from youngsters through to competition horses.Daily Tasks Will IncludeLameness work ups - trotting up, lunging and general handling of all horses whilst the vets are assessing horses and carrying out nerve blocks.Setting up and assisting for all diagnostic techniques - X-rays, Ultrasound, Gastroscopes, Endoscopes, Dental work.Day patient and In-patient care - mucking out, daily checks, administering medications.Lab work - processing samples for both in-house analysis and sending away to external labs.Processing prescriptions, making bookings, overlooking the diary and contacting clients.No day is ever the same and you will play a very active role in providing both patient and client care.We have the scope to support either a newly qualified nurse or someone with more experience and in-house training will be provided.We were awarded runner up in the Equine Veterinary Practice of the Year 2025 category at the EQ conference back in January and have been scored as one of the top 10 practices within IVC to work for by our current team!This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of growing equine practice within the area.About The RotaA typical working week comprises of 5 working days with variable 8-hour shifts between 8am and 7pm. As a practice we still offer our own OOH service and therefore weekday and weekend inpatient and phone cover will be required. This may include some overnight inpatient care and additional OOH retainer fees will be paid.Bring your dog to work!We have staff kennels so you can bring your dog to work. Not only does it mean that you do not have to worry about your dog being at home alone on those busy days, but you can also get out of the building at lunch time. Stretch your legs in the scenic countryside!Want to know more about us?We have a very mixed case load extending from pony club ponies through to amateur and competition horses, we even get the occasional Donkey!We benefit from an onsite clinic facility which includes a treatment room, 5 stables, equine theatre with an induction/recovery room, paddocks, trot up area and hard and soft lunge areas.We regularly carry out a range of different diagnostics and have access to varied equipment including x-ray, ultrasound, gastroscopes, endoscopes, laser and a range of dental equipment. We have regular visits from travelling surgeons and you will be involved with everything in the clinic with both our in-house team and visiting vets. We also share a well-equipped laboratory with Wendover Heights Veterinary Centre.Come and join our friendly and supportive team!We currently have a team of 7 vets, 4 nurses, 1 veterinary technician, 2 equine co-ordinators and 1 accounts administrator.Both our surgery sites share facilities with very well-established small animal practices, Wendover Heights Veterinary Centre and Park Veterinary Centre.Although we work separately from these two practices we work out of the same buildings so there are always plenty of people around.Because our employee's matterWe all know that veterinary practice can be stressful, and we therefore provide lunch to all staff members so that you have one less thing to worry about!We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary of up to £34,000 DOE, you will benefit from -Work life balance6.6 weeks annual leave Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service Your birthday as a paid day offWellbeingEnhanced 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 with 3 days paid pro rata 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 ProgrammeProfessional MembershipsVDS cover RCVS feesAdditionalPawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer Discounted staff pet careSeniority levelSeniority level Entry level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Other Industries Veterinary Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Vet Record Careers by 2x Get notified about new Veterinary Nurse jobs inAylesbury, England, United Kingdom . 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