Sussex Equine Hospital, Ashington, South East

Discipline: Equine

Full Time, Part Time

Up to £27,000 pa DOE

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 a knowledgeable and confident Equine Nurse to join our team at Sussex Equine Hospital on a part-time basis. This is a fixed-term contract expected to last 12 months. 

At Sussex Equine Hospital, you’ll be joining a welcoming and highly experienced team of 25 Veterinary Surgeons, 7 Veterinary Nurses including the head nurse, and 30 dedicated support staff. Within the team, we’re proud to have four specialists in Equine Surgery, two specialists in Internal Medicine, and two Diplomates in Equine Reproduction. This breadth of expertise creates a supportive environment with excellent opportunities for hands-on learning, professional development, and day-to-day collaboration.

Our purpose-built, state-of-the-art facilities include advanced on-site laboratory services, enabling us to provide an exceptional standard of care to both our clients and their horses. We are also a BEVA-approved centre for artificial insemination and stud services. 

Alongside our clinical work, we value being part of the local community. We host biannual Open Days and enjoy getting involved in charitable initiatives, with fundraising led by our team in support of causes that matter to us.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Head Equine Nurse, you will be responsible for managing the nursing team, supporting the intern team and working alongside the head groom. You will work closely with the surgeons and medics and the hospital clinic receptionist to ensure the hospital is running efficiently. You’ll play an integral part of our dedicated day team, delegating staff, writing up the day board and handling the rota. You will also be involved and in charge of equipment at the hospital, liaising with the dispensary team and company representatives. You will be responsible for the functioning of the clinic day to day, making sure patients are receiving the best possible care. 

You’ll be responsible for setting and maintaining nursing standards, leading clinical governance and quality improvement activity, and developing a capable, confident nursing team. Working closely with the wider practice leadership team, you'll play a key role in shaping culture, performance and ways of working.

Working Pattern

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are an experienced and confident Registered Veterinary Nurse with strong leadership capability and a passion for clinical excellence. You’ll bring:

How We’ll Support You

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

What We Offer Our Team

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.