We are looking for an enthusiastic qualified and registered RVN/REVN, with experience of working in an equine hospital or practice environment. We would ideally like a qualified candidate, but second-year students will also be considered and, if appointed, would be in a reflective salary. This is an exciting and varied position for a dedicated hard-working individual to build on their equine skills and knowledge. The successful candidate needs to have good organisation and time management skills to work independently and as part of a bigger team. The right applicant will have the fantastic opportunity to work with some of our internationally renowned clinicians in all areas to include medicine, surgery, and diagnostics. You will be required to work on a shift pattern that will include a 1:5 out of hours to include Bank Holidays and weekends for which an additional supplement is paid.

We offer a generous reward package and benefits including:

• Competitive and attractive pension package
• Generous 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays + concessionary days)
• Access to free in-house CPD and funded external CPD
• A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave
• On site café and restaurant 
• Free membership to the newly built Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga and Pilates classes included)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free mini-bus service to and from Potters Bar station and Hawkshead Campus

Please contact Head Nurse, Cydney Green on 01707 666297 or ccgreen@rvc.ac.uk for an informal chat or enquiry.

Closing Date: 28 Aug 2026

Reporting Unit: Vet Nurse

Salary: £33,029 to £35,630 Per Annum Including London Weighting and Out of Hours Supplement
Permanent / Full Time

RVC Equine is an internationally renowned accredited Equine Hospital and Ambulatory Equine Practice located at the Hawkshead Campus of the RVC. Our Equine Hospital is fully equipped with state of the art surgical, diagnostic, and critical care facilities, whilst our highly skilled team of practice veterinarians operate out of bespoke veterinary vehicles with high spec portable equipment. 

The Deputy Head Equine Nurse role is a varied and demanding support position for a dedicated hard-working individual delivering exemplary nursing care and ensuring that the team supports a positive learning experience for all VN trainees and under- and postgraduate students in the Equine Hospital. Reporting to the Head Nurse, the role is responsible for supporting the management of a team of qualified RVNs, nursing apprentices and equine technicians. Working alongside our internationally renowned specialist teams in Equine medicine, surgery, and diagnostics, you will support the Head Nurse, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.

With a focus on delivering the highest standards of patient care, you will play a key role in working with the Head Nurse to identify areas for continuous optimisation of services, implementing and reviewing policies and procedures to support clinical compliance.

The successful candidate needs to have a positive can-do attitude, team leadership skills and experience in working in a busy Equine Hospital or practice. The ability to work independently and as part of a bigger team is also required. You will be required to work on a shift pattern that includes out of hours, Bank Holidays and weekends for which an additional supplement is paid. 

We offer a substantial reward package including a highly competitive pension scheme. Additional benefits include free membership to the Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga, and Pilates classes included), a generous annual leave allowance, access to free in-house CPD, funded external CPD, childcare vouchers and cycle to work scheme.

Please contact Cydney Green or Natalie Hubble, Clinical Operations Manager on 01707 666297; ccgreen@rvc.ac.uk or nhubble@rvc.ac.uk

Closing Date: 10 Jun 2026

Reporting Unit: Vet Nurse

Salary: £36,230 to £44,828 (Grade 4/5) Per Annum Including London Weighting and Out of Hours supplement
Permanent / Full Time