Yard Team Leader

British Veterinary Association; Newbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The British Veterinary Association seeks a Yard Team Leader for Donnington Grove Equine Referral Hospital in Newbury. The role involves leading a team of Yard Assistants to ensure exceptional care for horses, with a strong emphasis on equine knowledge and customer service skills. The position offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Additional annual leave for birthday

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Learning and development opportunities

Pension scheme

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a team.
• Competence in handling a variety of horses.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of care for horses.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the yard.
• Interact with clients effectively.

Skills

Equine knowledge

Customer service skills

Team management

Job description

We are looking for a Yard Team Leader to head up our team of Yard Assistants at Donnington Grove Equine Referral Hospital.

The team is responsible for ensuring high standards of day-to-day care of the horses and maintaining the yard and facilities.

Working alongside the Assistants, the successful candidate will have experience in managing a team to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the Yard. Good equine knowledge and competence in handling a variety of horses are essential.

There is also a high degree of client interaction, so good customer service and interpersonal skills are key to this role.

Join a team you are proud to be a part of

Donnington Grove Veterinary Group is a busy Equine Hospital based in Newbury, Berkshire. Our main hospital has RCVS Tier 3 hospital status and is located in Newbury, a thriving town in West Berkshire, with many restaurants and only a 45-minute train journey to London Paddington. Situated on the edge of the North Wessex Downs AONB, it offers beautiful countryside for long walks with our canine friends. The branches at Tadley and Thatcham are both within a short distance of Newbury and are fully equipped for surgical procedures and digital diagnostic imaging.

Your shift pattern

You will work 40 hours per week, covering 8-hour shifts with a 1-hour lunch break. This includes a weekend and bank holiday shift rota.

In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Additional annual leave for your birthday, added to your holiday allowance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Non-accidental injury support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway with discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers
• Pension scheme
• Discounted staff pet care