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Veterinary Nurse

Employer
Donkey Sanctuary Ireland
Location
Honiton, Devon
Closing date
1 Dec 2019

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Category
Companion / Small animal
Sector
Practice
Role
Veterinary Nurse
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full-time

The Donkey Sanctuary is one of the UK’s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide. We are working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering, and their contribution to humanity is fully valued. We are achieving this by transforming the quality of life for donkeys, mules and people worldwide through greater understanding, collaboration and support, and by promoting lasting, mutually life-enhancing relationships.

We are looking for an experienced nurse to join our Veterinary Department at Brookfield Farm, near Honiton. The veterinary team are responsible for the clinical care of the all our donkeys and mules that are resident on our seven farms within a 30-mile radius of Honiton.

You will assist vets with all medical and surgical procedures, providing a high standard of care to animals in the hospital, will carry out standard medical procedures such as blood samples and IV fluid therapy, and will take and process diagnostic X-rays in compliance with Health & Safety regulations. You will also monitor animals under treatment and liaise with farm staff concerning current health and treatment of donkeys in their care. The post holder will be required to provide out of hours nursing cover as part of the team rota.

An RCVS nursing qualification and general equine experience are essential, as are good communication and IT skills. The ability to adapt to new technology and equine nursing experience are desirable, as is previous experience of working with donkeys.

If you feel you have the qualifications, skills and experience to fulfil this varied and rewarding role, and would like to be part of the evolving programme of change taking place within the charity, we would love to hear from you. This is a full-time, permanent contract starting as soon as possible, working 37.5 hours per week.

Closing date for completed applications: Sunday 1 December 2019.

For more information about this role and how to apply, please click the apply button. 

To apply, please complete and return our application form – we do not accept CVs.

The Donkey Sanctuary is a Disability Confident Employer.

The Donkey Sanctuary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults), and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.

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