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Night Registered Veterinary Nurse - Equine

Sussex Equine Hospital, Ashington, South East

Discipline: Equine

Full Time

Up to £30,000 pa DOE

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We are excited to be recruiting for a new role at Sussex Equine and are looking for an Out of Hours Nurse to join our dedicated team.

This position is based on a 40-hour week, working 8pm–7am across four nights. You will be working alongside a committed intern team and an experienced surgeon, providing high standards of overnight care.

The role will include inpatient care, supporting emergency surgeries, and carrying out general nursing duties to ensure the smooth running of the practice overnight.

We are open to discussing alternative working patterns for the right candidate and welcome conversations around flexibility.

About Sussex Equine Hospital


Located in beautiful West Sussex, our state-of-the-art, purpose-built referral hospital offers a stunning working environment. Explore the South Downs, relax at nearby beaches, or enjoy city life in Brighton and London with excellent train links. 

Our hospital features three hospital barns, a separate isolation facility, a modern surgical suite, advanced imaging facilities including CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine, and on-site laboratories. You can see more about our facilities on our website: www.sussexequinehospital.co.uk

About the team


Our team is made up of highly trained specialists (4 Surgeons, 2 Internists, 1 Theriogenologist, and 1 Sports Medicine Specialist), along with dedicated equine nurses, trainee nurses, grooms, administration staff, 12 ambulatory vets, and 3 resident trainee vets.

We pride ourselves on a friendly, supportive environment where learning and professional growth are a priority. 

Why join us?


This is your chance to gain hands-on experience in a busy, modern equine referral hospital, work with world-class specialists, and develop your skills. 

Because our employees matter


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, 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 16 hours 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 Programme

  • 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
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    Sussex Equine Hospital, Ashington

    Billingshurst Road, Ashington, RH20 3BB, United Kingdom

    Animals treated

    Equine

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    At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

    Any questions before applying?

    Speak to Lovell Varcoe from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

    Talent Partner

    Lovell Varcoe

    lovell.varcoe@ivcevidensia.com