Veterinary Laboratory Manager - Valley Equine Hospital
Practice Site:
1. Valley Equine
Valley Equine
Are you passionate about making pets a priority? Here at CVS, so are we!
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for animals to join us as a Veterinary Laboratory Manager at Valley Equine Hospital.
Location: Lambourn
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday between 08.00 – 17.00
About Valley Equine Hospital:
Valley Equine Hospital in Lambourn is a RCVS accredited Equine Hospital with a varied caseload, and we offer a lab service to all the vets in and around Lambourn for blood samples, tracheal wash samples and reproductive swabs.
About CVS:
CVS Group plc is one of the largest integrated veterinary services providers in the UK encompassing four main business areas; our veterinary practices, diagnostic laboratories, pet crematoria and e-commerce division.
Our success is derived from the passion our people have for animals and for making pets a priority, it's what is at the heart of our work, every day.
Take a look at our short film to recognise the remarkable work that our Vets, Nurses, Care Assistants and Receptionists do on the front line every day in the UK:
About the role:
Day-to-day duties of the role will include:
2. Overseeing the processing and interpretation of laboratory samples submitted for biochemistry, haematology, cytology, culture and sensitivity testing.
3. Teaching final-year veterinary students and new graduate veterinary surgeons
4. Liaising with external veterinary surgeons, a point of contact for the clinic
5. Responsible for quality control, laboratory health and safety, and maintenance of equipment
What we're looking for in our Veterinary Laboratory Manager:
6. A biomedical science degree or equivalent is essential
7. SQP qualification preferred but not required
8. Veterinary experience would be a plus!
9. An excellent communicator with strong empathy
10. A positive attitude and excellent teamwork skills
11. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other database management and operating systems
What we can offer you:
We know that benefits are key and that your personal benefits priorities will differ from others, so