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TB Tester (Maternity Cover)

Park Issa Veterinary Hospital, Oswestry, Oswestry, North West

Discipline: Clinical Support

Part Time

Salary from £22,000

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Tuberculin Tester required!


We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven professional to join the Brownlow and Park Issa Vet team as either a Veterinary TB Tester (OV) or an Approved Tuberculin Tester (ATT).

This is a maternity cover role, working a four-day week on farms delivering statutory TB testing of cattle alongside our clinical team of 4 Farm Veterinary Surgeons and an additional ATT. This is a part-time position working 32 hours per week on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Our farm practice is a friendly, progressive practice on the Shropshire Wales border, servicing beef and dairy clients. We are based out of 2 branches in Oswestry and Ellesmere. It’s a beautiful part of the country with easy access to great outdoor walking and pursuits, as well as the bright lights of the cities beyond.

The successful candidate will need:


  • A valid driving licence.
  • Clean criminal record.
  • At least six month’s cattle handling experience.
  • Competent IT skills.
  • Exceptional time management and flexibility for early starts
  • Good communication skills.
  • Veterinary applicants must be RCVS registered. OCQ(V) TT qualified, full training will be provided if necessary.

  • Our ideal candidate


    Animal Health Paraprofessional ATT qualified, however for the right candidate full training will be provided. In order to do this, they will need to hold at least 3 graded GCSEs or equivalent qualifications in Maths, English and a Science or Food Production subject. Training involves an online theory course and practical training and assessment under the close and direct supervision of an approved veterinary supervisor. Training will take a minimum of 3 months.

    They will require the flexibility to adapt to different situations in a calm, sensitive and diplomatic manner. Also, to have the enthusiasm, drive and organisational skills to work independently.

    Benefits:


  • Annual leave 6.6 weeks including bank holidays
  • Salary from £22,000 (40hr Full time equivalent) depending on experience and reviewed once training completed
  • Company Vehicle
  • Uniform and full PPE provided
  • Employee Discount
  • Pension Scheme
  • Sick Pay
  • CPD allowance


  • If you love working with cattle and this exciting opportunity is of interest to you then we would like to hear from you.
    At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
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    Park Issa Veterinary Hospital, Oswestry

    Salop Rd, Oswestry, SY11 2RL, United Kingdom

    Animals treated

    Small animals

    Farm animals

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    Any questions before applying?

    Speak to Lucie Brownsword from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

    Talent Executive

    Lucie Brownsword

    lucie.brownsword@ivcevidensia.com