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Donnington Grove Veterinary Group is seeking an experienced Equine Care Assistant to join our dedicated team of five. The role involves supporting veterinarians by handling horses during procedures, maintaining cleanliness and supplies in the examination rooms, and collaborating closely with the Yard Assistants to ensure high‑quality care for the horses on‑site.
Key responsibilities include:
* Restraint of horses for standing surgical procedures.
* Image acquisition including CT, MRI and Scintigraphy.
* Presentation of horses for lameness investigations (trotting up, lunging, and restraining for invasive procedures).
* Maintaining extremely high levels of biosecurity within the hospital and ensuring all clinical areas are prepared and ready for use.
* Assisting the Yard Assistant team with daily care of horses, including grooming, mucking out, maintaining yard cleanliness, and coordinating the admission and discharge of horses.
We offer a competitive salary (up to £25,484.71 DOE) and the following benefits:
* 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Additional annual leave for your birthday
* 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 with discounts and cashback from hundreds of retailers
* Pension scheme
* Discounted staff pet care
Shift pattern: This is a full‑time role working 40 hours per week across a variety of shifts. You will also be included in the 1:5 weekend rota and the bank holiday rota.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Other
Industries
Veterinary Services
Location: Newbury, England, United Kingdom.
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