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Feeding and grooming patients
Delivering high standards of general husbandry
Maintaining cleanliness, organisation, and upkeep of the yard
Supporting and supervising the yard team in daily duties
Assisting in the smooth coordination between clinical and yard operations
Strong horse handling skills with experience working with a variety of horses
A genuine passion for working with horses and a commitment to providing the highest standard of care
Confident, calm, and capable in a busy clinical environment
Able to work efficiently as part of a team in a fast-paced setting
Demonstrates leadership ability and a proactive approach
A leadership role with responsibility for shaping client experience and team performance
Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into client care management or practice leadership roles
Ongoing learning and development to support leadership and professional growth
A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement
6.6 weeks' annual leave
Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance
Increasing annual leave accrued through length of service
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay
Healthcare Cash Plan
Cycle to Work scheme
Learning and development opportunities via the inspiring vet care Academy
Pension scheme
Discounted staff pet care
Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you
Access to discounts/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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Yard Patient Care Team leader
Pool House Equine Hospital, Crown Inn Farm, Lichfield, West Midlands
Discipline: Clinical Support
Full Time
Up To £28,500 per year
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.
Pool House Equine Hospital has been a significant part of the community for a great many years and has been a beacon of high-quality veterinary care for our clients. Our staff at Pool House Equine are our biggest strength, in addition to the fantastic facilities we have to offer our clients. The group has specialist-trained colleagues and referrals specialists for surgery, diagnostics, medicine and lameness /poor performance .
How You’ll Make a Difference
You will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the yard, ensuring all inpatients receive exceptional, gold-standard care at all times. This role involves leading, organising, and supporting the yard team while promoting best practice across all areas of patient care and yard management.
As an important link between the clinical team and yard staff, you will help maintain excellent communication, high standards of welfare, and an efficient working environment.
Key responsibilities include:
This is a full-time role working 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with shifts varying between 06:30 and 18:30. Weekend and OOH duties will be shared equally across the team on a rota basis.
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
You are an experienced client care professional who is ready to take on a leadership role. You’ll bring:
A genuine passion for working with horses and a commitment to providing the highest standard of care
Confident, calm, and capable in a busy clinical environment
Able to work efficiently as part of a team in a fast-paced setting
Demonstrates leadership ability and a proactive approach
How We’ll Support You
At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your development as a client care leader. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
What We Offer Our Team
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.
Pool House Equine Hospital, Crown Inn Farm
Rykneld Street, Fradley, Lichfield, WS13 8RD, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Equine