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.
We are seeking a reliable, hardworking and highly motivated Yard Technician to join our busy equine veterinary hospital team. This is a hands on role caring for a wide variety of hospitalised horses and supporting the smooth day to day running of the yard.
Our patients range from foals and youngstock to stallions, racehorses, competition horses and pleasure horses. Applicants must therefore be confident and competent handling horses of all sizes, temperaments and disciplines.
How You’ll Make a Difference
The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily management and care of hospitalised horses, including:
*Feeding and watering horses
*Attending to individual patient husbandary requirements
*Mucking out and maintaining clean, tidy stables and yard area
*Pasture management
*Handling and moving horses around the hospital
*Supporting the veterinary and nursing teams in maintaining high standards of equine care
trotting up, holding for procedures and lunging.
This is a part-time permanent role working 24 hours per week Tuesday-Saturday between 12:30pm-18:30pm.
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
We are looking for someone who:
*Has proven experience working within the equine industry
*Possesses a good general knowledge of horse care and stable management
*Is reliable, enthusiastic and able to work as part of a team
*Demonstrates excellent attention to detail
*Has a genuine passion for equine welfare and care
*Is physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
What we offer
*The opportunity to work within a professional and supportive equine veterinary environment
*Exposure to a diverse caseload and high standards of horse care
*A rewarding role within a dedicated and passionate team
What We Offer Our Team
*6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off FTE
*Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
*Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
*Employee wellbeing initiatives including - Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
*Learning and development opportunities via the inspiring vet care Academy
*Pension scheme
*Discounted veterinary care
*Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you - including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and 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.
