We at Lloyd & Cowan are thrilled to be working with a practice who are looking for an Equine Night Nurse to join their team. You will be responsible for the in-patients as directed by the Senior Clinicians and House Vets. This role is to bolster the Equine Nursing care they are able to provide overnight. You will work 39 hours per week, they are open to either 4 nights on / 4 nights off pattern or 7 nights on / 7 nights off. Sunday to Thursday 8.00 pm to 6.30 am (20 mins paid break) Friday to Saturday: 8.00 pm to 8.30 am (20 mins paid break).
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with their esteemed Senior Clinicians and House Vets to deliver top-notch equine nursing care.
Ensure the well-being of their in-patients through attentive monitoring and compassionate support.
Contribute to the continuous enhancement of their Equine Nursing services during the night hours.
Why Choose Donnington Grove:
They are an Equine Referral Hospital based in a semi-rural location 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.
Their Exceptional Team:
They have a total of 33 Equine Vets across the Hospital and Ambulatory Teams. Supporting the Vets they have 17 Nurses - both Trainees and Qualified. Within the hospital they have Surgical, Medicine and Lameness specialists. They encourage their team with further education and support any special interests they have.
In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from –
Work-life balance
6.6 weeks annual leave
Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
Your birthday as a paid day off
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
Development
£500 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata
Certificate support
Professional Memberships
VDS cover
RCVS fees
Additional
Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
Discounted staff pet care
Salary up to £35,000 DOE
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For a confidential discussion about our opportunities call Sophie on 07519119233 or email a CV to sophie@lloydandcowan.com
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