Join NEH

Careers at NEH

NEH is one of the largest equine veterinary facilities in the UK offering opportunities within the company in many different fields.

NEH provides a pathway for recently graduated vets through its Hospital Internship programme – exposing young vets to top quality training which gives a great basis for a career either within a hospital or ambulatory setting. Alongside this there is a well established Veterinary Nursing training route which provides students with all the support they need to become Registered Veterinary Nurses associated with a college course.

From grooms to office staff, accountants and imaging technicians – there are wide variety of roles available at NEH and we are often on the look out for enthusiastic and competent staff. Many of our jobs involve significant in house training, giving you skills and often qualifications to take onwards. Below is a link to our current vacancies, please do take a look.

Current vacancies Contact us

Internships

NEH has a highly successful internship programme with an excellent track record of successfully preparing candidates for both residency positions and future work in equine practice across the world. NEH currently employs 6 interns on a rolling basis for a 24 month internship. The internship rotates on a weekly basis between services (surgery and orthopaedics, medicine and critical care, anaesthesia, diagnostic imaging, in-patient care, nights).

Please email recruitment@neh.uk.com for more details.

Externships

Newmarket Equine Hospital runs an externship program for veterinary students. We would like to invite students with a strong interest in entering the equine veterinary profession for a 2-week placement split between The Hospital and The Practice with accommodation provided at NEH.

Newmarket Equine Hospital is a Hospital and Ambulatory practice serving the local Thoroughbred breeding and training population and wider non thoroughbred clientele together with a domestic and international referrals service. The Hospital has 8 Diploma holding veterinary specialists covering orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine and sports medicine and rehabilitation. There are regular visiting specialists in anaesthesia and analgesia. The six resident interns will facilitate your time within the hospital and accommodation will be provided in the interns houses. The ambulatory practice has over 20 veterinarians, a number who have Diplomas or RCVS Certificates in various fields.

Please apply with a copy of your CV to externships@neh.uk.com

Work Experience

We also accept school pupils (aged 15 or above) who are interested in a career in equine nursing or veterinary science on work experience placements. These may be part of their formal school work experience or arranged informally during school/college vacations. Students will work alongside the veterinary nursing team in the clinic. Please apply in writing to the head nurse, Sophie Haylock on pharmacy@neh.uk.com

Current Vacancies

Part-time Grounds/Maintenance Staff

Newmarket Equine Hospital is seeking to recruit a part-time, multi skilled grounds/maintenance person, with an exceptional attention to detail. The position will require the successful applicant to form part of an existing team, maintaining and up keeping the buildings and grounds at our Newmarket site. Duties to include and not limited to: gardening, general maintenance, cleaning and driving to drop off and collect goods etc. A flexible, enthusiastic and hardworking approach to work is essential, along with a full driving license. Please apply in writing or email, detailing your relevant experience to: Tristan Hudson, Newmarket Equine Hospital, Cambridge Road, Suffolk, CB8 0FG. tristan.hudson@neh.uk.com.

Equine Anaesthetist

Newmarket Equine Hospital is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Equine Anaesthetist to join our multidisciplinary team of hospital specialists. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic clinician to lead a busy equine anaesthesia service, with a diverse caseload ranging from routine elective procedures to complex and emergency referral surgeries. The Role Responsibilities will include: -Provision of anaesthesia and analgesia for a broad range of surgical and diagnostic procedures. -Develop and implement anaesthetic and analgesic protocols tailored to individual patients and procedures. -Provide anaesthesia training and ongoing support to our team of intern veterinary surgeons -Participation in the hospital out-of-hours and emergency rota. -Participate in clinical rounds, case discussions, and continuing education activities. -Help maintain and develop clinical standards and hospital protocols. About You Applications are welcomed from candidates who are: -Diplomates of the European or American Colleges of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia (ECVAA/ACVAA) or hold an equivalent recognised qualification. -Residency-trained and board-eligible candidates will also be considered. -Enthusiastic team players with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. -Passionate about delivering the highest standards of patient care. -Committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and professional development. What We Offer -A competitive salary commensurate with experience. -Access to a large and varied referral caseload. -Excellent anaesthesia and facilities and equipment. -Pension scheme, professional memberships, and CPD support. About Newmarket Equine Hospital Located in the home of horseracing, Newmarket Equine Hospital is a multidisciplinary equine referral hospital with specialists in surgery, medicine, diagnostic imaging, sports medicine and anaesthesia providing first-class veterinary care. Our reputation is built on clinical excellence, innovation, and exceptional client service. If you are looking to develop your career within a forward-thinking and highly respected equine hospital, we would be delighted to hear from you. For confidential enquiries and applications, please email for the attention of the hospital director, Matt Smith, to kate.palmer@neh.uk.com Telephone: 01638 782020

Qualified Equine Nurse

Due to continued expansion of Newmarket Equine Hospital, we are seeking to recruit a registered equine veterinary nurse to join our enthusiastic and highly motivated hospital team. Based within our world class facility, this position provides the opportunity for exposure to a large and varied caseload, with rotations taking place through the following areas: theatre, intensive care, in-patient care, diagnostic investigation, standing surgery, dispensary and pharmacy. The applicant should have outstanding attention to detail in performing all general nursing duties, including: in-patient care (bandaging, treatments, and checks), placing intra-venous catheters, intensive care assistance and theatre (circulating and scrub nurse, intra-operative radiography). Applicants must be: -RCVS qualified in Veterinary Nursing (further or higher education) -Registered with the RCVS as an equine veterinary nurse -Experienced in handling and working around a variety of horses -Some weekend work will be required and you will be expected to participate in the out of hour’s on-call rota. Due to our location, a full UK Drivers Licence is required. This challenging and rewarding role will suit a highly motivated team player who works to the highest of standards within veterinary care. If you are interested in the position and wish to apply, or would like a copy of the Job Description, please send your CV and a covering letter to: tristan.hudson@neh.uk.com or by post to, Mr Tristan Hudson, Newmarket Equine Hospital, Cambridge Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 0FG. For information on how we comply with our GDPR Privacy Notice – Recruitment, please visit www.newmarketequinehospital.com.