Take the lead in an equine hospital role with 30 hours a week, a 12 month fixed-term contract and weekend on-call shifts from Friday to Monday. This is a hands-on leadership position within a large, experienced hospital team.
Weekend shifts are on call, Friday to Monday.
This is a fixed-term Head Equine Nurse opportunity at Sussex Equine Hospital, offered on a part-time basis for an expected 12 months. The role is set around 30 hours per week, with flexibility, and covers shifts across 5 days between 7:30 am and 8 pm.
You’ll be part of a busy equine hospital environment, leading the nursing team and working closely with surgeons, medics, the head groom, the intern team and the clinic receptionist. Weekend shifts are on call, running Friday to Monday.
The role combines clinical leadership with day-to-day operational responsibility, including delegating staff, writing the day board, managing the rota, overseeing equipment and helping ensure patients receive the best possible care.
Sussex Equine Hospital is part of inspiring vet care, described as the UK's number one vet care provider and trusted with the care of over 2 million animals. The hospital has a welcoming and highly experienced team, with 25 Veterinary Surgeons, 7 Veterinary Nurses including the head nurse, and 30 support staff.
The hospital has specialists in Equine Surgery, Internal Medicine and Equine Reproduction, along with purpose-built, state-of-the-art facilities and advanced on-site laboratory services. It is also a BEVA-approved centre for artificial insemination and stud services. The practice hosts biannual Open Days and supports charitable initiatives through team fundraising.
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