Veterinary Referral Clinician - Head of Laboratory Services

IVC Evidensia UK; Newbury; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary group in Newbury is seeking an experienced Head of Laboratory Services. In this role, you will lead the laboratory team, manage diagnostic services for equine samples, and contribute to service development. You must have prior veterinary laboratory experience and strong leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including enhanced leave and development opportunities.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance

Pension

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Experience handling equine samples in a busy veterinary laboratory.
• Strong leadership and line management experience.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Laboratory Technicians.
• Develop the portfolio of tests and ensure the laboratory is updated.
• Deliver a first-class service to veterinary surgeons.

Skills

Veterinary laboratory experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

MRCVS qualification or Specialist Status in Internal Medicine or Pathology

Job description

Donnington Grove Veterinary Group are welcoming applications from boarded and board-eligible Internal Medicine/Pathology clinicians to join the senior leadership team as the new Head of Laboratory Services. This is an exciting new role to grow the laboratory service both in house and to our referral practices at our Leading Equine Hospital based in Newbury, West Berkshire.

Newbury is a thriving market town with good train links to London. The Practice is based in a semi-rural location with good access to open countryside.

Be part of an exceptional team. We are a busy Equine and Small Animal practice running laboratory tests in key diagnostic areas including haematology, clinical chemistry, endocrinology, microbiology, serology and molecular diagnostics.

The role would involve leading a team of Laboratory Technicians to deliver a first class service to our team of 50 Veterinary Surgeons and our wider referral network. Our ambition is to grow the services that we provide and we aim to become the Laboratory of choice within the IVC Evidensia Group. The successful candidate will be involved in the development of the portfolio of tests and ensuring that the Laboratory is up to date in terms of equipment and working practices.

Experience in leading teams is essential as we are committed to developing our in-house team, encouraging individuals to expand their knowledge, and to drive a strong team-working ethic. We want to maintain an inclusive environment where everyone is engaged in the future plans of the Laboratory.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience within a busy veterinary laboratory handling equine samples, and/or clinical setting
• An MRCVS qualification who is board eligible or has obtained Specialist Status in Internal Medicine or Pathology.
• Good communication and Line management experience

Because our employees matter. We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including:

• Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave, increasing holiday allowance based on length of service, and your birthday as a paid day off
• Wellbeing: enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay, Private Medical Insurance, Cycle to Work scheme, and initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Development: excellent CPD allowance and enhanced leave, learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy, access to Vetlexicon, and research funding opportunities
• Professional Memberships: VDS cover and RCVS fees
• Additional benefits: Pawsome Benefits, pension, and discounted staff pet care

If you would like to apply, please follow the link or send your covering letter and current CV to [e-mail]. Competitive Salary.