Yard Assistant (Part-Time)
Rufford Veterinary Group, Oak Villa, Ormskirk, North West
Discipline: Clinical Support
Part Time
12.21ph
We are hiring!
We are seeking a reliable, experienced Yard Assistant to join our friendly team at a busy equine veterinary practice based in Holmeswood, Lancashire. This is a part-time role working 30 hours per week (some flexibility required). The shifts will be between the hours of 8:00am and 6:00pm Monday to Friday including flexibility for weekend shifts at the requirement of the practice.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about horses who enjoys variety in their role and working in a supportive environment.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Confident and competent handling of horses, including leading, lunging, grooming, and restraining for veterinary procedures
General horse management: mucking out, feeding, rugging, and maintaining clean, safe yard areas
Stock control: monitoring supplies, assisting with ordering and stock rotation
Administrative support: booking appointments, updating records, data entry, and assisting with insurance paperwork
Client interaction: welcoming clients, providing assistance and guidance, and ensuring a professional and positive experience for all visitors
Our ideal candidate
Proven experience working with horses (preferably in a veterinary or professional equine setting)
Strong horse-handling skills and understanding of equine behaviour
Organised and capable of managing both physical yard duties and office-based admin
Confident using basic computer systems (training provided where needed)
Friendly, professional, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:
6.6 Weeks annual leave FTE
Additional annual leave for your birthday which will be added to your holiday allowance
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay
Cycle to work scheme
Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
Non-accidental injury support
Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
Pension scheme
Discounted staff pet care
Rufford Veterinary Group, Oak Villa
Holmeswood Road, Rufford, Ormskirk, L40 1TZ, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Equine
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