Trainee Small Animal Nurse

2 weeks ago


Newbury, West Berkshire, United Kingdom IVC Evidensia Full time £20,000 - £24,000 per year

Here at Donnington Grove Veterinary Group, we are looking for a dedicated and motivated individual to join the team as a Trainee Veterinary Nurse. We are a busy veterinary practice based in West Berkshire, and we are excited to expand our nursing team

This role involves working on a rotating basis across our three branches in Newbury, Tadley, and Thatcham. You will receive comprehensive training to achieve a qualification in veterinary nursing; however, we are also keen to hear from veterinary nurses currently in training and registered with the RCVS.

You'll be part of a passionate team of qualified registered nurses and veterinary surgeons, supporting the health and well-being of our small animal patients. We are committed to both providing exceptional animal care and educating pet owners.

Join our fantastic team

We have a large, supportive team of 14 Vets and 30 Nurses/Nursing Assistants, as well as a fantastic reception team. Within our team, we have certificate holders in Exotics, Surgery, Ophthalmology and Radiography.

Our RCVS Tier 3 Hospital in Newbury and nearby branches in Tadley and Thatcham are equipped with excellent facilities, including digital radiography, dental radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, and more.

More about you

This is a fantastic opportunity to train and qualify as a Registered Veterinary Nurse while working alongside our experienced team of vets and qualified nurses. You'll gain hands-on experience caring for a wide range of small animals, learning every aspect of the nursing role in a busy, supportive practice environment.

We will provide full training and mentoring throughout your studies, to help you achieve your formal veterinary nursing qualification.

Who We're Looking For

  • Enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated individuals
  • A genuine passion for animal care and welfare
  • Ideally, some experience working with animals
  • GCSEs (Grade 4–9 / A–C) in Maths, English, and Science
  • A full UK driving licence (essential)

Your shift pattern

This is a full-time position, working 39 hours per week, including twilight and weekend shifts on a rota basis. You'll work across our three branches — Newbury, Tadley, and Thatcham — gaining diverse experience and skills.

In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:

  • 6.6 weeks annual leave
  • Additional annual leave for your birthday which will be added to your holiday allowance
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
  • Non-accidental injury support
  • Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
  • Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
  • Pension scheme
  • Discounted staff pet care

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