Approved TB Tester

British Veterinary Association; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Sherborne is seeking an enthusiastic approved TB tester to join their farm team. This role offers flexible working hours, excellent development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package, including 6.6 weeks of annual leave and supportive family policies. Candidates with relevant qualifications or a willingness to train are invited to apply.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Additional leave for birthday

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts and cashback with retailers

Pension scheme

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications required or willingness to train.
• Experience with cattle handling preferred.
• Full clean driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with covering routine TB work.
• Support a team of farm vets and technicians.
• Coordinate work during a four-day working week.

Skills

Communication skills

Practical ability

Computer skills

Education

OCQ(V) ES

OCQ(V) TT

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic full/part-time approved TB tester (ATT) to join our farm team. Applicants must hold the relevant qualifications required for this job (OCQ(V) ES and OCQ(V) TT); alternatively, we are willing to train the right candidate to become an ATT.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a proactive farm team in a beautiful part of the country. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality support and services to our clients. Kingston Vets Farm is based in Sherborne and has a varied farm client base covering Dorset and parts of Somerset.

The successful candidate will assist with covering our routine TB work and support our team of 4 farm vets, 2 farm administrators/technicians, and a nursing team. Some computer skills are necessary, and we are willing to train where required. Experience with cattle handling and working in the agricultural sector is preferred. A full clean driving licence, excellent communication skills, and practical ability are essential. A work vehicle can be provided.

The role is a four-day working week, Monday to Friday, with Wednesdays off and no weekend work. Working hours are generally 8:30 am - 5:30 pm, with some early starts balanced with early finishes or time off in lieu. Salary is dependent on experience.

We actively support, encourage, and fund further training and development opportunities for our employees to promote job satisfaction and business growth.

In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Additional annual leave for your birthday, added to your holiday allowance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Non-accidental injury support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway offering discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers
• Pension scheme
• Discounted staff pet care