Farm Vet Tech

Oakhill Veterinary Centre; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary service provider in Preston is seeking a Vet Tech for a fixed-term role covering maternity leave. The position requires a mix of office and farm work, focusing on supporting vets and enhancing animal health through current and new services. Ideal candidates should have great communication skills, be self-motivated, and proficient in Microsoft Excel. This role offers a 3-day working week and a dynamic environment to enhance skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator with a proactive approach.
• Hard-working and enthusiastic team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monitoring and improving animal health.
• Support current projects like the Calf Club service.
• Develop new services for farm clients.
• Mix of farm and office work requiring flexibility.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Great communication skills

Self-motivated

Enthusiastic

Job description

An opportunity has arisen to join our Vet Tech team at Oakhill Farm Vets in Preston, Lancashire on a 3-day working week basis. The position is a fixed-term contract to cover a maternity leave.

Our established Vet Tech service provides support to our vets and farmers in monitoring and improving animal health. The role involves assisting with current projects including our successful Calf Club service in addition to developing new services to support our farm clients.

This position consists of a mix of time spent on farm as well as time in the office, so a flexible approach is required. Computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Excel is highly desirable. The successful candidate will be a great communicator, hard-working, self-motivated and very enthusiastic.

Application

If you’re a motivated, proactive, and confident individual, we’d love to hear from you! Email your CV and covering letter to Andy Bramall by submitting the form below.

Closing date for applications is 1st March 2026.