Wendover Park Equine Vets, Halton, Aylesbury, South East

Discipline: Clinical Support

Flexible

NMW

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 an enthusiastic, team-orientated Equine Groom/VCA to join our team at Wendover Park Equine on a full-time fixed term basis (3 month contract)

We have a very mixed case load extending from pony club ponies through to amateur and competition horses, we even get the occasional Donkey!  

We benefit from an onsite clinic facility which includes a treatment room, 5 stables, equine theatre with an induction/recovery room, paddocks, trot up area and hard and soft lunge areas. 

We regularly carry out a range of different diagnostics and have access to varied equipment including x-ray, ultrasound, gastroscopes, endoscopes, laser and a range of dental equipment. We have regular visits from travelling surgeons and you play an integral part of making sure patients get the best care possible throughout their stay with us.  

How You’ll Make a Difference

As an Equine Groom/VCA, you will play an important role in supporting the clinical team to deliver high standards of patient and client care, while helping to ensure the practice environment runs smoothly and safely.

The job is very varied and can be busy at times, so we are looking for someone who is organised, happy to work amongst a team but also capable of working alone and works to a high standard with good communication skills. It is a physical role and equine experience is essential, you must be confident in handling all horses from youngsters through to competition horses.  

Daily tasks will include: 

Lameness work ups - trotting up, lunging and general handling of all horses whilst the vets are assessing horses and carrying out nerve blocks. 

Setting up and assisting for a variety of diagnostic techniques - X-rays, Ultrasound, Gastroscopes, Endoscopes, Dental work. 

Day patient and In-patient care - mucking out and general husbandry including grooming and regular checks.  

There will also be an element of client contact both face to face and via the phone.

Working Pattern

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are a reliable and motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a team and is keen to develop within a veterinary environment.

How We’ll Support You

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What We Offer Our Team

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.