Equine Care Assistant

1 week ago

Newbury, West Berkshire, United Kingdom IVC Evidensia Full time £25,484 per year

Donnington Grove Veterinary Group are seeking an experienced Equine Care Assistant to join our dedicated team of five. 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. It is essential for all applicants to have excellent horse handling skills and used to handling a variety of horses including thoroughbreds.

Join a fantastic team

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.

Your shift pattern

This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week across a variety of shifts. You will also be included in the 1:5 weekend rota and the bank holiday rota.

In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:

  • 6.6 Weeks annual leave
  • Additional annual leave for your birthday which will be added to your holiday allowance
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
  • Non-accidental injury support
  • Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
  • Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
  • Pension scheme
  • Discounted staff pet care

Up to £25,484.71 DOE

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