Veterinary Laboratory Assistant

The Laboratory Technician is a key role within The George Veterinary Group, providing analysis and results to our clients through the veterinary and nursing teams. This part-time role is based in Malmesbury and requires a minimum of 20 hours per week, Monday through to Friday. Flexibility to cover other areas of the practice may also be requested from time to time, and there may be opportunities for additional hours.

• Perform/operate blood tests on automatic blood analyser (Electrolytes, Biochemistry and Haematology machines)
• Manual Packed Cell Volume, blood cell counts and WBC differential counts
• Perform Microscopy of skin and hair samples; identification of parasites etc.
• Bacteriology - including plate milk samples onto agar plates & reading results
• Faecal analysis to check for worm eggs, Cocci & salmonella
• Quality control on all machines in the laboratory
• Ordering all lab consumables including Agar plates, biochemistry slides, tubes, pipettes, chemical reagents and Assay test kits.
• Reporting laboratory results to the case veterinary surgeon and recording on the patient's clinical file
• Daily cleaning of the laboratory, including work surfaces and sinks
• Monthly deep cleaning of the laboratory including fridges, defrosting freezer and cleaning cupboards and equipment
• Liaising with Line Manager to uphold high standards of Health and Safety and maintenance of the laboratory and equipment

• Full training will be given
• Good numeracy skills
• Good organisational ability and ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Competent IT skills. Familiarity with Word and Excel an advantage.

• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay