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Donnington Grove Newbury [2292]Administrative

Equine Care Assistant

IvcevidensiaNewbury🇬🇧United Kingdom

Why this role stands out

Join the UK’s leading veterinary care provider and advance your career in a dynamic environment where you will gain hands-on experience with advanced clinical procedures like MRI and CT imaging. This role is perfect for a dedicated professional with strong horse-handling skills who thrives in a collaborative team setting and is eager to make a meaningful impact on equine welfare. Apply today to become a vital part of this industry-renowned hospital team and grow your expertise alongside passionate experts.

Quick overview

Salary£26.5k/yr
SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeDonnington Grove Newbury [2292]
Work modeOn Site
LocationNewbury, United Kingdom

Job description

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Equine Care Assistant to join our team at Donnington Grove on a full-time permanent basis.

Donnington Grove Veterinary Group are a busy Equine Hospital based in Newbury Berkshire. Our main Hospital has RCVS Tier 3 hospital status and is based in Newbury, which is a thriving town in West Berkshire, with many restaurants and only a 45-minute train journey to London Paddington. Situated on the edge of the North Wessex Downs AONB, it also provides beautiful local countryside for long walks with our canine friends. The Branches at Tadley and Thatcham are both located within a short distance of Newbury and are fully equipped for surgical procedures and digital diagnostic imaging.

How You’ll Make a Difference

Our Equine Care Assistants play a vital role in supporting our veterinarians by handling horses during procedures, maintaining cleanliness and supplies in the examination rooms, and collaborating closely with the Yard Assistants to ensure high-quality care for the horses on-site.
Key responsibilities include assisting the Yard Assistant team in the daily care of horses, which encompasses tasks such as mucking out, maintaining yard cleanliness, and coordinating the admission and discharge of horses.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working with various types of horses, including thoroughbreds, and possess a strong commitment to equine welfare and teamwork.

Working Pattern

*40 hour week. Shifts range from 7.30am to 7pm 1 in 5 weekend 8am to 5pm

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are a reliable and motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a team and is keen to develop within a veterinary environment. You’ll bring:

* A caring, professional approach with a genuine interest in animal welfare
* Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks effectively in a busy environment
* A proactive attitude to learning, with openness to feedback and development
* Experience of working with animals in either a clinical or non-clinical setting would be advantageous

What We Offer Our Team

* 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off
* Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes, subject to eligibility criteria
* Learning and development opportunities via the inspiring vet care Academy
* Pension scheme
* Discounted veterinary care
* Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

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