Sussex Equine Hospital, Ashington, West Sussex, South East
We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our team as an Ambulatory Technician at Sussex Equine Hospital. The purpose of the role is to help the ambulatory vet in his/her daily routines facilitating a more efficient way of working.
Main duties and responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by the post holder may be varied from time to time under the direction of the supervising ambulatory vet but might include:
* Setting up of veterinary equipment for standard procedures
* Cleaning veterinary equipment after use and stowing it safely
* Restraining of horses during veterinary procedures
* Lunging and trotting-up horses
* Helping to keep the vehicle tidy and clean
* Ensuring stock levels of the vehicle are maintained
* Occasional driving to calls
* Occasional drug drop offs
* Holding radiography plates
* Preparing limbs for intra-articular medication
* Clipping and prepping legs for tendon scans
* Assisting in the recording of invoices with reference to dispensed drugs
* Answering the telephone and taking messages
We are a state-of-the-art, purpose-built referral hospital, providing patients and clients with the best standards of equine veterinary health care. Please see our website for information on our facilities, equipment and services - www.sussexequinehospital.co.uk.
We are located in rural Sussex, with good train links to London, Brighton and Worthing. Here, there are lots of country walks and the seaside is only 20 miles away.
You will be working with a highly skilled team of Vets, Nurses and Grooms. We have fantastic lab and pharmacy provision, with great staff and a brilliant administrative team.
Our team is made up of 4 specialist Surgeons, 2 Internal Medicine specialists, 2 Repro specialists and 1 Sports Medicine specialist. We also have 3 Nurses, 4 Student Nurses, 1 Nursing Assistant, 6 Grooms, 2 Pharmacy dispensers, 3 Scientific Officers, a Clinic Supervisor, 6 Interns, 1 Resident, 13 support staff, 2 Housekeepers and 12 Ambulatory Veterinarians.
We hold a Bi-Yearly Open Day, where we collect donations for a charity as voted by the staff. Moreover, we also sponsor local events and have regular staff socials that everyone can attend.
You will work 40 hours per week, covering a variety of shifts on a flexible shift pattern.
In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:
* 6.6 weeks annual leave
* 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
* Discounted staff pet care
Sussex Equine Hospital, Ashington
Billingshurst Road, Ashington, West Sussex, RH20 3BB, United Kingdom
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