Equine Diagnostic Imaging Technician - Part Time

RVC International; Potters Bar; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

31 days annual leave + holidays

In-house CPD

On-site gym access

Cycle to work

Free shuttle to Potters Bar

Family-friendly policies

Apple product discounts

Job summary

Royal Veterinary College is seeking an Equine Diagnostic Imaging Technician on a part-time basis (0.6FTE). The role involves acquiring diagnostic images with our advanced equipment and supporting the archiving system, working with a team of vets, technicians and students.

The post emphasizes horse handling excellence and a willingness to learn new skills. The successful candidate will have strong equine knowledge and may receive specialist training in diagnostic imaging.

Qualifications

• Exceptional horse handling skills are essential.
• Experience in a commercial equine environment is desirable.
• Excellent understanding of equine behaviour, anatomy and physiology is required.
• Imaging experience is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Acquire diagnostic imaging using our advanced equipment.
• Assist with maintaining diagnostic archiving systems.
• Collaborate with vets, technicians and students to ensure high-quality imaging.

Skills

Horse handling

Team player

Willingness to learn

Job description

Equine Diagnostic Imaging Technician - Part Time

We have an exciting part-time (0.6FTE) opportunity for an Equine Diagnostic Imaging Technician to complement our busy Equine Diagnostic Imaging team. The applicant will be integral to our dynamic team of vets, technicians and students. This post would suit a friendly team player who is hardworking, caring, and enthusiastic with an interest in diagnostic imaging and a willingness to learn a new skill set to help to acquire high standard diagnostic images.

It is essential that the candidate has exceptional horse handling skills, has worked in a commercial equine environment and also has an excellent understanding of Equine behaviour, anatomy and physiology. Diagnostic imaging experience is desirable, but it is not essential as full specialist training and support will be provided.

The role will involve acquiring diagnostic imaging with our advanced equipment and assist with maintaining all diagnostic archiving systems.

Normal working hours will be 21 per week, Tuesday - Thursday (7hrs per day).

We offer a generous reward and benefits package including:

• A welcoming and friendly team
• Competitive and attractive pension package
• Generous 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays + concessionary days)
• Opportunities for regular development and in-house training
• Access to free in-house CPD
• Free membership to the Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga and Pilates classes included)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free mini-bus service to and from Potters Bar station and Hawkshead Campus
• A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave
• Competitive and attractive pension package
• Free use of our on-site Sports and Wellbeing Centre (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga, and Pilates classes included).
• Various company benefits such as the Cycle to Work scheme, TOTUM card and Apple Products discounts

Potential applicants wishing to discuss this position informally are encouraged to contact Freddie Dash (Staff Clinician in Equine Diagnostic Imaging) email: [e-mail] or Natalie Hubble (Equine Clinical Operations Manager) email: [e-mail]

Additionally, applicants are encouraged to visit the department prior to application, by appointment only.

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position, and applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK

We promote equality of opportunity and diversity within the workplace and welcome applications from all sections of the community.