Listed and Registered Equine Veterinary Nurse

We have an exciting opportunity for an Equine Veterinary Nurse to carry out nursing duties for equine and farm animal patients, to assist with the practical instruction of veterinary students, and to give general assistance to clinicians with hospital and ambulatory cases. 

The role is offered with a salary of between £24,285.00 - £27,929.00 per annum depending on experience, and an abundance of benefits such as:

• Enhanced annual leave allowance of 36 days including bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Access to CAMbens employee discounts
• Cycle to work scheme and travel to work loan scheme
• Family friendly benefits and enhanced leave
• Health and Wellbeing benefits such as discounted membership to the University's Sport Centre
• Training and Development and Career Development

The right candidate will have practical experience of equine nursing, good horse handling skills and an understanding of veterinary work. 

A passion for nursing is a must, along with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, students and clients. The ability to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision is essential.

You will be required to take part in an emergency on-call rota, covering one in three to five weekends, and one night a week, for which you will receive an additional payment. 

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/38839.

For information about the Department, please visit: www.vet.cam.ac.uk

Informal enquiries should be directed to Helen Boyle (hmab3@cam.ac.uk)

Please note that applicants will be reviewed on a regular basis and may be invited to visit and/or interview prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to close the position early if all available positions are filled.

Please quote reference PP34808 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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