Courier Driver

Zoetis; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car (Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid

Induction & training

Supportive team environment

Career development

Salary & benefits

Job summary

Zoetis, through Veterinary Pathology Group (VPG), is seeking a dependable Courier Driver for a permanent night shift in Ringwood. The role focuses on safe collection and transport of veterinary samples with routes featuring 20–30 collection points, prioritising accuracy and customer service.

You will represent VPG/Zoetis professionally, maintain records, inspect the vehicle daily, and ensure samples arrive at the lab on time, preserving integrity and quality of care.

Qualifications

• Full clean UK driving licence.
• Previous commercial driving or courier experience preferred.
• Excellent time management and ability to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional communication and customer service skills.
• Flexible and dependable approach to work.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Safely driving designated collection routes while representing VPG and Zoetis.
• Collecting diagnostic samples from veterinary practices according to schedule.
• Ensuring sample bags are sealed, handled, and stored to preserve integrity.
• Sorting and organizing samples for laboratory processing.
• Maintaining collection records and delivery documentation.
• Carrying out daily vehicle inspections and reporting defects.

Skills

Driving experience

Time management

Attention to detail

Customer service

Reliability

Flexibility

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent | Night Shift

Join VPG, Part of Zoetis - The World's Leading Animal Health Company

At Veterinary Pathology Group (VPG), part of Zoetis, we are passionate about advancing animal health through innovative diagnostic services. Zoetis is the world's leading animal health company, dedicated to supporting veterinarians, livestock producers, and pet owners in caring for animals through industry-leading medicines, vaccines, diagnostics, and technology.

For over 70 years, Zoetis has been at the forefront of animal health, operating in more than 100 countries and driven by a purpose to nurture our world and humankind by advancing care for animals.

As part of the Zoetis family, VPG delivers trusted veterinary pathology and laboratory services across the UK and Ireland. Every sample we receive contributes to accurate diagnoses, enabling veterinary professionals to make informed decisions that improve animal health and welfare. Behind every successful diagnosis is a dedicated logistics team ensuring samples arrive safely and on time.

We're looking for a dependable and professional Courier Driver to join our Ringwood team on a permanent night shift. This is an exciting opportunity to become an essential part of a service that genuinely makes a difference to veterinary care every day.

Unlike traditional multi-drop courier roles, our routes typically involve 20-30 collection points per shift, allowing you to focus on quality, accuracy, and customer service rather than high-volume deliveries.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Courier Driver, you will play a vital role in maintaining the integrity of our diagnostic service by ensuring veterinary samples are collected and transported safely, securely, and on time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Safely driving designated collection routes while representing VPG and Zoetis professionally at all times.
• Collecting diagnostic samples from veterinary practices according to scheduled collection times.
• Ensuring all sample bags are correctly sealed, handled, and stored during transportation to preserve sample integrity.
• Sorting and organising samples for efficient laboratory processing.
• Maintaining accurate collection records and delivery documentation.
• Carrying out daily vehicle inspections and promptly reporting any defects or maintenance concerns.
• Keeping the company vehicle clean, presentable, and roadworthy.
• Following all company Health & Safety procedures, including manual handling requirements and COSHH regulations.
• Building positive working relationships with veterinary practices through professional and courteous service.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who is reliable, organised, and takes pride in delivering an exceptional service.

You'll ideally have:

• A full clean UK driving licence with
• Previous commercial driving or courier experience (experience transporting medical or laboratory samples would be advantageous but is not essential).
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Professional communication and customer service skills.
• A flexible and dependable approach to work.
• The right to work in the UK.

Attention to detail is critical in this role. Every sample represents an animal awaiting diagnosis, and accuracy throughout the collection and transportation process is essential to avoid delays in patient care.

What We Offer

As part of our investment in our people, you'll receive:

• Company-branded Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid Automatic vehicle (work use only), fitted with Trakm8 telematics.
• Comprehensive induction and training.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to work for the world's leading animal health company.
• Career development opportunities within VPG and the wider Zoetis organisation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Why Join VPG?

When you join VPG, you're joining more than a courier team-you become part of a network of professionals committed to improving animal health every day. Your work directly supports veterinary practices across the UK and Ireland by ensuring vital diagnostic samples reach our laboratories safely and on time.

If you're a reliable driver who enjoys working independently, takes pride in excellent customer service, and wants to be part of an organisation making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

About Zoetis

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.