Equine Nursing Assistant; FTC)

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 an enthusiastic, team-orientated Equine Nursing Assistant to join our team at Scarsdale Vets Equine Centre on a full-time fixed-term basis for 12 months.

Scarsdale Equine vets are part of a large, multisite, all species practice with the farm and equine facility based on the east side of semirural Derby. We are a friendly, supportive team with a range of experience from recent graduates to experienced vets and certificate holders, covering all aspects of first opinion equine care with excellent support staff. We have a range of good diagnostic equipment, in house laboratory, inpatient and surgical facilities which allow us to do our job to a high level.

We are looking for a positive and self-motivated Equine Nursing Assistant to work alongside our vets and nursing team to provide high quality husbandry to our equine patients.

• 37.5 hours per week – core hours 08.30 to 17.00 Monday to Friday – early and later start times and weekend hours on a rota basis

• General husbandry- mucking out, feeding, watering.
• Paddock maintenance- including poo picking.
• Handling a variety of horses including competition, pleasure and young horses and those used for breeding.
  * Communicating with colleagues and raising any issues regarding health and welfare of the patient with case vet or nursing team.
• Daily Grooming of inpatients
• General cleanliness yard and stables including following infection prevention and control and isolation policies and procedures, undertaking post discharge infection control procedures and daily and weekly cleaning procedures
• Maintenance of the yard including weeding and painting stables when needed.
• Assist with veterinary procedures including trotting up, lunging and holding for veterinary inspection/procedures.
• Provide excellent customer service to clients and adhere to confidentiality and data protection guidelines
• Monitor and maintain stock levels of hay/haylage, bedding and feed.

You Are a Reliable And Motivated Individual Who Enjoys Working As Part Of a Team And Is Keen To Develop Within a Veterinary Environment. You’ll Bring

• A caring, professional approach with a genuine interest in animal welfare
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks effectively in a busy environment
• A proactive attitude to learning, with openness to feedback and development
• Experience of working with animals in either a clinical or non-clinical setting would be advantageous

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

• Structured development opportunities, including access to VCA development programmes and apprenticeships
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Student Veterinary Nurse roles and beyond
• Supportive, collaborative teams focused on delivering high-quality patient and client care
• A values-led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes, subject to eligibility criteria
• Learning and development…