An enthusiastic and motivated nursing assistant is required to join our referral hospital team. Duties will include some yard work and care of inpatients, along with assisting the vets and nurses with diagnostic investigations. You should be confident handling a variety of horses, including fit competition horses and display an excellent knowledge of equine welfare and husbandry. You will be expected to contribute to the delivery of the highest possible standard of patient and client care we pride ourselves on. You must be self motivated and able to work as part of a team. This is full time position with the possibility of some weekend work.

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 We are looking for an experienced equine vet with a particular interest and understanding of lameness and imaging to assist with our growing referral caseload.A post-grad qualification in this field would be an advantage.

With the arrival of CT plus MRI and Scintigraphy, you will have extensive opportunities to engage with referral case management, supported by our expert hospital teams – diploma holders, certified surgeons and residents – and our dedicated, qualified nursing staff.

You will be a dynamic team player, who possesses the ambition and enthusiasm to contribute to our reputation, and can expect to work with all the usual toys found in a leading referral hospital.

Out of hours is shared on a 1-in-5 rota working as a team with the duty surgeon, intern and nurse. A competitive package is available for the right candidate, including: car, CPD allowance, subscriptions paid and the opportunity of funding for further post-graduate qualifications. Whilst this role is primarily hospital-based, there will be a requirement to undertake a small amount of ambulatory work from time to time. 

Situated in the rural East Midlands, Oakham is a pleasant market town with excellent road and rail connections.

For further information contact either Neal Ashton: 07764 616018 or Alex Knott: 07872 130800 or send your CV with covering letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We are looking for an experienced equine vet with a particular interest and understanding of dentistry. This is a great opportunity to grow a caseload and reputation. A post-grad qualification in this field would be an advantage.

With the arrival of CT plus MRI and Scintigraphy, you will have extensive opportunities to engage with referral case management, supported by our expert hospital teams – diploma holders, certified surgeons and residents – and our dedicated, qualified nursing staff.

You will be a dynamic team player, who possesses the ambition and enthusiasm to contribute to our reputation, and can expect to work with all the usual toys found in a leading referral hospital.

Out of hours is shared on a 1-in-5 rota working as a team with the duty surgeon, intern and nurse. A competitive package is available for the right candidate, including: car, CPD allowance, subscriptions paid and the opportunity of funding for further post-graduate qualifications. Whilst this role is primarily hospital-based, there will be a requirement to undertake a small amount of ambulatory work from time to time.

Situated in the rural East Midlands, Oakham is a pleasant market town with excellent road and rail connections.

For further information contact either Neal Ashton: 07764 616018 or Alex Knott: 07872 130800 or send your CV with covering letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We are looking for an experienced equine vet with a particular interest and understanding of:

1. Routine ambulatory work

2. Competition horse work

3. Referral case management

With a minimum of 3 years’ experience, we need a dynamic team player, who possesses the ambition and enthusiasm to contribute to our reputation. Mobile digital imaging equipment is available for working up ambulatory cases and you will be supported by an up-to-date referral hospital with MRI, Scintigraphy and CT. With extensive opportunities to work up your own case load, you will have the back-up of our expert hospital teams – diploma holders, certified surgeons and residents - and our dedicated, qualified nursing staff.

Out of hours is shared on a 1-in-5 rota working as a team with the duty surgeon, intern and nurse. A competitive package is available for the right candidate, including: car, CPD allowance, subscriptions paid and the opportunity of funding for further post-graduate qualifications.

Situated in the rural East Midlands, Oakham is a pleasant market town with excellent road and rail connections.

For further information contact either Neal Ashton: 07764 616018 or Alex Knott: 07872 130800 or send your CV with covering letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Hours: Mon. 8.00am - 4.00pm, Weds. 12noon - 6.00pm, Thurs & Fri. 10.00am - 6.00pm,
Sat. 8.30am - 12 noon (1:3)

You will need to demonstrate excellent and extensive customer-service skills supported by the ability to work under pressure.  Effective communication & numeracy skills are essential as is the flexibility to cover staff holidays & absences.  Experience with office IT, word-processing, data handling and web-based systems is essential.  You will be a team-player, conscientious, hard-working and organised.

The role requires excellent customer-facing skills supported by solid administration experience.  A knowledge and understanding of the equine industry is essential.

Please forward your CV and a cover letter detailing salary expectations to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Closing date: Friday 17 May 2019