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Equine Yard Technician (Part-Time)

Pool House Equine Hospital, Crown Inn Farm, Lichfield, West Midlands

Discipline: Non-clinical Support

Part Time

Up to £14,500 DOE per annum.

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We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced part-time Yard Technician to join our team here at Pool House Equine Hospital!

About the role


This is an exciting opportunity for a highly professional, yard technician, with first-class horse handling , care skills and communication to join a professional equine hospital.

you will be working Tuesday-Friday 12:30pm-6:30pm with weekends on a rota system. The salary will be up to £14,500 DOE per annum.

The successful candidate will be:


  • Looking after the day to day care of the horses within the hospital who are in patients or day patients.
  • Assisting with the clinical work within the hospital and sometimes on the road.
  • Lunging, trotting up, holding for examinations/procedures and or diagnosis.
  • Daily miscellaneous horse, pony, foal or donkey care.

  • What we're looking for in our Yard Technician


  • Previous equine experience is essential, veterinary experience is a plus!
  • Experience of working in a busy and challenging yard environment, with the ability to adapt to change and multi-task
  • Resilient with the ability to cope with potentially distressing and emotional situations
  • An excellent communicator with strong empathy
  • Excellent customer service skills and experience in dealing with members of the public
  • A positive attitude and excellent teamwork skills
  • Bio security knowledge.
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    About Pool House Equine Hospital


    The group has specialist-trained colleagues and referrals specialists for surgery, diagnsotics, medicine and lameness /poor performance. We have a high skilled support team to ensure the smooth running and management of each practice.
    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.

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

     
  • 6.6 Weeks annual leave FTE
  • 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
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    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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    Pool House Equine Hospital, Crown Inn Farm

    Rykneld Street, Fradley, Lichfield, WS13 8RD, United Kingdom

    Animals treated

    Equine

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