Head of Laboratory Services

3 weeks ago


Newbury, United Kingdom Donnington Grove - Newbury Full time

Posted on 31/01/2023
The Role

Donnington Grove Veterinary Group are looking for a Head of Laboratory Services to manage our expanding Laboratory based at our main hospital in Newbury, West Berkshire. This is a Full Time position, working 35 hours Monday - Friday. Weekends and Bank Holidays would be on a rota.

Experience in leading teams is essential as we are committed to developing our in-house team, encouraging individuals to expand their knowledge, and to drive a strong team-working ethic. We want to maintain an inclusive environment where everyone is engaged in the future plans of the Laboratory.

About Us

We are a busy Equine and Small Animal practice based in Newbury, Berkshire. Newbury is a thriving town with good local amenities, great schools, and easy transport links to both London and the South Coast.

Donnington Grove Veterinary Group have well-appointed clinic, which accepts first opinion and referral cases for surgery, MRI, CT, scintigraphy, and medical investigations as well as a large in-house laboratory. We are running laboratory tests in key diagnostic areas including haematology, clinical chemistry, endocrinology, microbiology, serology, and molecular diagnostics.

About the Team and Culture

We are a large and supportive team of 50 Veterinary Surgeons, 47 Nurses and 48 Support Staff and within the hospital we have Surgical, Medicine and Lameness specialists. We also regularly sponsor local events and local riders.

Applicant Requirements

Benefits to include:
Competitive Salary
25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
CPD allowance
Private Medical Insurance
Company Pension
Health Cash Plan
Retail Offers and Discounts

If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch.

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Megan Dawson

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