RVN
Practice Site: Valley Equine
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated REVN or RVN to join our team at Valley Equine Hospital on a full-time basis. Situated in the heart of Lambourn, Berkshire, our hospital is a dynamic environment where you will work closely with surgical and medical specialists, as well as our experienced ambulatory team.
Our caseload is both busy and diverse, spanning first opinion and referral cases across a wide spectrum of equine disciplines. This role demands a high level of clinical competence and confidence, particularly in the care of complex surgical and medical patients. Equine experience is essential — you should be comfortable and capable handling all horses, from youngsters to elite competition animals.
Hours & Rota
A standard working week consists of five days with variable 8-hour shifts scheduled between 7:30am and 6:30pm. As a 24-hour hospital, night and weekend cover is an integral part of the role. The addition of this position will bring the on-call rota to approximately 1 in 4 nights and weekends, with interns on hand to support round-the-clock patient care.
Our Services
We are proud to offer a comprehensive range of specialist services, including:
• Full soft tissue and orthopaedic surgical care
• In-depth lameness investigations
• Advanced diagnostic imaging: radiography, ultrasonography, CT and nuclear scintigraphy
• Endoscopy, including gastroscopy
• A complete medicine referral service
• Dentistry
Our Facilities
Our purpose-built hospital is equipped to the highest standard:
• Multi-horse hospitalisation, including critical care and isolation facilities
• A fully equipped operating theatre with orthopaedic, arthroscopic, soft tissue, laparoscopic, and emergency surgical equipment
• Dedicated induction and recovery rooms alongside a large, purpose-built theatre
• Specialist anaesthetic monitoring and directly observed rope-assisted recovery
• Digital nuclear scintigraphy, radiography, ultrasonography, video endoscopy, and gastroscopy
• On-site laboratory supporting bacteriology, parasitology, haematology, and biochemistry
• An all-weather arena for assessment of ridden and lunged horses
What We Offer
We recognise that our team is our greatest asset, and we are committed to supporting your growth
and wellbeing:
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 5 weeks' annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• Enhanced contributory pension scheme
• Generous CPD allowance with dedicated study leave
• Access to a broad internal CPD programme, including non-clinical development
• Opportunities to contribute to clinical research and teaching
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