Equine Veterinary Nurse (RVN/REVN)
Vet Unit, Hapton HQ
Full-time 9-month fixed term contract
40hrs (7.30am-4.00pm) per week over 5 days to include weekends on a rota basis. You will also be placed on the on-call rota.
Salary: £27,476.80 per annum (pro-rated to the length of the contract)
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic registered veterinary nurse to join our friendly Nursing team who provide 24/7 nursing care for the equine residents of Redwings Horse Sanctuary.
Redwings is one of the largest horse welfare charities in the UK, where everything we do is for the love of the horse. Working for us means you can make a real difference in the lives of the horses in our care while being part of a supportive and progressive workplace.
If you have a genuine passion for equines, a proactive approach, and enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.
What will you do?
- Work alongside the Nursing Manager, Nursing Team Leader and Veterinary Surgeons to facilitate the provision of 24/7 care for the equine residents both within the hospital and across the farms and visitor centres of Redwings Horse Sanctuary.
- Theatre nursing for standing and GA surgery.
- Intensive nursing, ambulatory nursing and nursing equine welfare cases.
What can we offer you?
- A busy, supportive, team-working environment
- Ongoing development through training and mentoring with opportunities for progression
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme
What are we looking for from you?
- Experience in veterinary and equine environments
- A great communicator
- Experience working in demanding environments
- Calm under pressure and in emergency situations
If you’re interested in becoming part of our team, please apply via our website:
https://careers.redwings.org.uk/job/1ec1c6b2-f945-4689-8d26-db6c0b89649d
This role is due to commence at the beginning of November 2026.
NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE
Redwings is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, with a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination in the workplace. We aim to recruit a diverse workforce and follow the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010 in our recruitment and employment policies and procedures.
Pay: £27,476.80 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
