We are looking for a Yard Team Leader to head up our team of Yard Assistants at Donnington Grove Equine Referral Hospital.
The team are responsible for ensuring high standards of day-to-day care of the horses and maintaining the yard and facilities.
Working alongside the Assistants, the successful candidate will have experience of managing a team to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the Yard. Good equine knowledge and competence in handling a variety of horses is essential.
There is also a high degree of client interaction, so good customer service and interpersonal skills are key to this role.
Join a team you are proud to be a part of
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
You will work 40 hours per week, covering 8-hour shifts with a 1 hour lunch break, this is inclusive of a weekend and bank holiday shift 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 allowanceEnhanced 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