IVC
Animal Nursing Assistant (Small Animal)
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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 Animal Nursing Assistant (Small Animal) to join our team at Donnington Grove on a full-time basis.
We are a busy equine referral hospital based in Newbury, West Berkshire and are looking to expand our team. We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working and dedicated person with a passion for horses and their welfare. The ideal applicant will have experience and confidence working with a range of horses, ideally to include racehorses, foals and competition horses.
How You’ll Make a Difference
This is a busy and rewarding role supporting our Small Animal Vets and Registered Veterinary Nurses across our three branches in Newbury, Tadley, and Thatcham. The ability to travel between sites is essential.
While full training will be provided, previous experience working within an animal care or veterinary environment would be a strong advantage. This role involves shift work, including weekends and bank holiday work as part of a shared rota.
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General responsibilities include:
- Assisting with the daily care and monitoring of in-patients.
- Helping prepare patients for surgery and assisting during procedures.
- Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene throughout all clinical areas.
- Cleaning, sterilising, and organising surgical instruments and equipment.
- Supporting the nursing and veterinary teams to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
This position would suit someone with a genuine passion for animal care, a strong work ethic, and a desire to develop within the veterinary field. It’s an ideal opportunity for anyone considering a future career as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN).
You’ll need to be:
- Compassionate and patient-focused.
- Reliable, organised, and proactive in your approach.
- A great team player with good communication skills.
- Able to work flexibly across our three practices.
How We’ll Support You
At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
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- 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
What We Offer Our Team
- 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 scheme
- Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
- Pension scheme
- Discounted veterinary care
- Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you - including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
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