Lead the nursing team at a purpose-built equine practice with state-of-the-art facilities. Join a supportive, friendly environment where you'll work with competition horses, leisure animals, and specialists, with genuine work-life balance and staff perks like bring-your-dog-to-work.
Occasional overnight inpatient care required; participate in practice out-of-hours service including weekday and weekend inpatient and telephone cover. Additional retainer payments available for unsocial hours.
This is a full-time Head Equine Veterinary Nurse position at Wendover Park Equine Vets, a dedicated equine facility serving the South East. Working 40 hours per week across 5 days with variable 8-hour shifts between 8:00am and 7:00pm, you'll be a key clinical leader managing nursing care, inpatient oversight, and team coordination. Occasional overnight inpatient care and out-of-hours rota participation are part of the role, though additional retainer payments are available for unsocial hours.
The practice benefits from excellent onsite facilities including an equine theatre, treatment room, stabling, paddocks, lunge areas, and comprehensive diagnostic equipment such as x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy and dental tools. You'll work alongside experienced in-house vets and visiting specialists, gaining exposure to a varied caseload ranging from pony club ponies and leisure horses to competition animals and the occasional donkey. Sharing facilities with established small animal practices creates a supportive team atmosphere with plenty of colleagues for clinical discussion and support.
Staff perks include on-site kennels (bring your dog to work), provided lunches for all team members, and access to lunchtime walks in surrounding countryside, helping to balance the intensity of clinical work.
Wendover Park Equine Vets is part of IVC Evidensia, the UK's number one vet care provider trusted with the care of over 2 million animals. The practice is a purpose-built equine facility located in Halton, Aylesbury, equipped with an equine theatre, treatment room, stabling, paddocks, lunge areas, and comprehensive diagnostic equipment. The team prides itself on creating a positive, supportive working environment where people feel valued and clinical excellence is paramount.
The practice shares facilities with established small animal practices, fostering a collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement. With visiting specialists and an experienced in-house team, there are clear opportunities for ongoing learning and career development.
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