We are seeking an enthusiastic Yard Assistant to join our busy and dedicated team at Blaircourt Equine Veterinary Clinic.
Key Responsibilities
* Daily care of the horses, including feeding, mucking out, and grooming.
* Yard maintenance to ensure a clean and safe environment for both the horses and staff.
* Assist nurses to admit and discharge in-patients, ensuring all client paperwork is completed accurately, when necessary.
* General cleaning duties in the clinic.
* Full training will be provided to ensure you can carry out all duties effectively.
Why join us?
Blaircourt Equine Clinic is a highly regarded, long-established veterinary practice with a team of seven skilled vets, located in the Essex countryside near Danbury. We provide a welcoming and supportive environment, catering to a diverse range of clients, from leisure horse owners to international competition yards.
More About You
We are looking for someone with strong horse handling skills and experience working with a variety of horses. A genuine passion for working with horses and a commitment to providing them with the best care is essential. The ideal candidate will be able to work efficiently as part of a team in a busy, fast-paced environment.
If you have the necessary skills and enthusiasm to contribute to the care of our horses, we would love to hear from you!
Your shift pattern
You will join the team on a part-time basis, working 4 days per week, Tuesday to Friday, 8 am to 12 pm.
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
* Pension scheme
* Discounted staff pet care
At IVC Evidensia, we are 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.
Blaircourt Equine Veterinary Clinic, Chelmsford
The Barns, Crows Lane, Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 8RR, United Kingdom
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