Equine Hospital Yard Assistant

Bell Equine; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable equine veterinary hospital in Maidstone is seeking a full-time Yard Assistant. The role involves daily horse care, supporting veterinary tasks, and maintaining a safe yard environment. Candidates must have previous experience working with horses and strong communication skills. This position offers leadership responsibilities, training opportunities, and a supportive team environment. Join a dedicated team in a rewarding career in equine care, with attractive benefits and development opportunities.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discount scheme on Veterinary bills

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with horses is essential.
• Must be reliable, hardworking, and able to work as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily care and handling of horses.
• Support the veterinary team with patient care duties.
• Maintain a clean and organized yard environment.

Skills

Experience working with horses

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Job description

Join Our Team - Full-Time Equine Hospital Yard Assistant at Bell Equine!

Are you passionate about horses and looking for a rewarding career in equine care? Our busy Equine Veterinary Hospital is seeking a full-time Yard Assistant to join our dedicated team.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Assist with the daily care and handling of horses in our hospital
• Support the veterinary team with some patient care duties
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised yard environment
• Help with feeding, mucking out, grooming and general horse management

Starting Position: Yard Assistant, leading to a growth path: Supervisor + PCA Duties

• Daily care of horses (feeding, mucking out, grooming)
• Maintaining cleanliness and safety in the yard
• Assisting with basic handling during treatments or procedures

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Overseeing yard team and scheduling tasks
• Ensuring compliance with hospital protocols
• Training new yard staff

PCA Responsibilities:

• Assisting vets and nurses during procedures
• Monitoring patient recovery and welfare
• Handling medical equipment and preparing treatment areas

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience working with horses (essential)
• Reliable, hardworking, and able to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills and attention to detail
• Leadership
• Working to an exceptionally high standard
• Health & Safety compliance

Hours of work:

• Average of a 40hr working week
• Monday to Friday 8am to 5.30pm
• Shifts during the busy season on a fair share rota: 7am to 4.30pm & 9am to 6pm
• Saturday and Sunday 8am to 5.30pm on a 1 in 3 rotation. Lieu days provided

What We Offer:

• Full-time position
• Training and development opportunities
• A supportive and friendly team environment
• Cross-training between yard and clinical roles
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Staff discount scheme on Veterinary bills and products
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to over 400 Mental Health First-Aiders
• and lots more!

Or you can see our full list of benefits here: CVS | What We Offer

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept and progress applications from candidates without the Right to Work in the UK, as we cannot provide visa sponsorship, due to our clinical support roles not meeting the criteria set out by the Home Office to be eligible.

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