Job Description

Diagnostic Imagining Technician
Donnington Grove - Newbury, Newbury, South East
Discipline: Clinical Support
Full Time
Up to 30,000 DOE

The fantastic team at Donnington Grove Vets in Newbury is excited to offer a brand-new and exciting opportunity for a Diagnostic Imaging Technician to join our expanding, specialist-led team. We're looking for a passionate and dedicated professional who has experience working with a diverse mix of horses -- from elite racehorses and competition champions to young foals. If you're committed to providing outstanding diagnostic imaging support within a welcoming and collaborative environment, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Your Role

As our Equine Imaging Technician, you'll play a crucial role at the heart of cutting-edge diagnostic imaging, with a focus on standing MRI alongside exciting opportunities to work with CT, radiography, and nuclear scintigraphy. You'll be hands-on preparing horses for imaging, ensuring their comfort and safety, while working closely with our expert specialists, enthusiastic interns, and dedicated nursing team to keep our MRI service running smoothly. Plus, you'll have the rewarding chance to mentor and inspire junior vets and nurses, helping them grow their imaging skills and confidence.

About Us

Donnington Grove Veterinary Group is a large, well-equipped equine hospital offering both first opinion and referral services. Our team of 33 equine vets includes specialists in surgery, medicine, and lameness, supported by 15 trainee and qualified nurses. Our facilities include MRI, CT, radiography, and nuclear scintigraphy, along with a comprehensive in-house laboratory and mobile equipment to support ambulatory care.

Located in Newbury, West Berkshire, we benefit from excellent local amenities, great schools, and strong transport links to London and the South Coast. We're proud to offer an inclusive, supportive workplace where every team member's contribution is valued.

Donnington Grove Veterinary Group is part of IVC Evidensia - we are a global leader in veterinary care, investing in our people, premises and processes to deliver outstanding care in around 2500 locations across 20 countries worldwide. United by our unique values, we share a common vision, mission, customer promise, purpose and group strategy across all our clinics and hospitals. With over 80 equine veterinary practices and almost 300 equine vets ranging from graduates to European Specialists, the IVC Evidensia Equine Vets network connects equine veterinary professionals at all stages of their career and knowledge base.

Who We're Looking For

Essential:

The ideal candidate will be a qualified veterinary nurse or hold an equine science qualification. They should have a strong understanding of equine physiology and significant experience in handling horses. Additionally, the candidate must be a confident and collaborative team player who thrives in a specialist hospital environment. Desirable:

It would be advantageous to have hands-on experience with standing MRI, CT, radiography, or scintigraphy imaging. Previous experience in equine diagnostic imaging would also be beneficial. Experience/an interest in training or mentoring junior vets or nurses is also desirable. Excellent communication and organisational skills are important for success in this role.

Your shift pattern

This is a full-time, Monday to Friday role with no out-of-hours work. While your weekly hours will remain consistent, we offer flexibility around scheduling to support work-life balance.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to equine health in a dynamic, supportive setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Because our people matter

Work-life balance
6.6 weeks annual leave

Wellbeing
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Private Medical Insurance Cycle to Work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership Non-accidental injury support

Development
550 CPD allowance per year plus 24 hours paid leave Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships
VDS cover RCVS fees

Additional
Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer Discounted staff pet care
Donnington Grove - Newbury
Oxford Road, Newbury, Newbury, RG14 2JB, United Kingdom

Animals treated

Dogs, cats & small pets
Equine