Careers and Vacancies

We are looking for a proactive and capable vet with a keen interest in orthopaedics to help manage and grow this caseload, while also contributing to our diverse ambulatory work. We currently have a great team of experienced, capable and collaborative vets servicing the caseload. Someone who has a keen interest and experience in diagnostic orthopaedics is preferable although not essential as training can be provided. Prior experience with racehorses is beneficial, but not essential – a passion for learning and development is more important.

Clinic Supervisor (Full-time)
Hours: 40 per week (4-day week on a rolling-rota) plus on-call rota 
Salary Range: £27,000 – £30,000 dependent on experience

Do you have leadership experience in an equine setting?
Do you have excellent logistical, organisational and team working skills?
Do you have equine handling experience and a good knowledge of the York area?

About us
Minster Equine, a VetPartners practice, is a growing equine only practice based near York. Our team comprises 5 vets, 2 Equine RVNs, 2 clinic assistants, and 2 office-based team members. We have a varied ambulatory caseload, from leisure ponies to group racehorses, and we are the  racecourse vets at York.

The Role
We are looking for a Clinic Supervisor to assist the Clinical Directors in the general management of the main clinic and to continue to drive the vision and progression of the practice to become the most highly recommended equine practice in North Yorkshire.
This role ideally would suit an experienced RVN who is looking to progress in both people and business management and leadership. Alternatively, someone with previous management experience and proven leadership and motivational skills in the equine sector would be viewed favourably. The ideal candidate would have an interest in maximising business efficiency with
logistical organisation experience.
We have a strong ethos of developing our team and require someone to demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills in a positive and approachable manner.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Manage the clinic staff, maximise their potential and assist with queries/complaints.
• Booking the veterinary work and organisation of the diary
• Contributing to the nursing staff workload when needed
• Organizing client evenings to help maximise the usage of the clinic
• Provide a link with VetPartners Ltd to help the clinic feel connected to the group.
• Chair Green Group meetings to reduce the environmental impact that the clinic has.
• To be part of the on-call rota in the Summer (March – September).

Essential Skills:

• Full clean driving licence
• Horse handling experience
• At least 1 year people management
• Good knowledge of the York/Leeds/Selby area
• Excellent IT skills with Microsoft 365

Desirable Skills:

• Previous experience within an equine veterinary setting
• Previous experience with a “practice management system”
• An interest in improving environment impact

Benefits:

• 6.6 weeks holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• £625 CPD allowance
• Discounted horse and pet care across the VP practices
• Mobile phone
• HealthShield Membership

For more information see our website – minsterequinevets.co.uk
To apply, please email your CV with a covering letter telling us what you’ll bring to our team to:
[email protected]
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