Seasonal Foal Nurses – 2026 Foal Season
Rossdales Veterinary Surgeons are seeking veterinary nurses to join the team working in our equine Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for the 2026 foal season, from 14 January to 3 July 2026. The unit provides high level intensive care to sick, new-born foals, including mechanical ventilation, total parenteral nutrition and cardiovascular support. Seasonal nurses will work shifts to enable us to provide 24-hour nursing care.
Successful applicants will also be expected to contribute to nursing in our adult intensive care unit and assist with adult emergency admissions.
Experience of either small animal or general equine nursing is essential and, although desirable, previous experience of neonatal nursing is not required. Applicants for this position should hold a qualification in veterinary nursing and be registered with the RCVS. Applicants that hold a nursing qualification gained outside the UK should be able to register with the RCVS.
Shared accommodation will be provided, with a no pets rule, which is not negotiable.
For further information please see the full job description.
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
• Enhanced holiday
• Opportunity to buy & sell holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Enhanced family schemes, including maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Health shield
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Employee Activities / Events
Application Process and Timeline
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Emily Floyd by email on emily.floyd@rossdales.com
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@rossdales.com
Closing date: Friday, 21 November 2025