Donnington Grove Veterinary Group is 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 exciting role aims to expand the laboratory service both in-house and to our referral practices at our leading Equine Hospital in Newbury, West Berkshire.

Newbury is a thriving market town with good train links to London, situated in a semi-rural area with access to open countryside.

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

The role involves leading a team of Laboratory Technicians to provide first-class service to our team of 50 Veterinary Surgeons and our wider referral network. Our goal is to grow our services and become the Laboratory of choice within the IVC Evidensia Group. The successful candidate will develop the test portfolio and ensure the laboratory stays current with equipment and practices.

Experience in team leadership is essential. We are committed to developing our in-house team, encouraging knowledge expansion, and fostering a collaborative environment where everyone is engaged in the laboratory’s future.

What we''re looking for

Experience in a busy veterinary laboratory handling equine samples and/or clinical settings

An MRCVS qualification, board eligible, or Specialist Status in Internal Medicine or Pathology

Good communication and line management skills

Because our employees matterWe recognize our people are key to our success. We invest in our staff, premises, and processes. Benefits include:

Work-life balance

6.6 weeks annual leave

Increased holiday based on service length

Paid day off for your birthday

Wellbeing

Family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives, including discounted gym membership

Support for non-accidental injury cases

Development

CPD allowance and enhanced leave

Learning opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy

Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia

Research funding opportunities for vets and nurses

Infection Prevention and Control Programme

Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

VDS cover

RCVS fees

Additional benefits

Pawsome Benefits discount platform

Pension scheme (5% employee, 3% employer)

Discounted staff pet care

If interested, please follow the link on the page or send your cover letter and current CV to Kris Reilly at

Kris.reilly@ivcevidensia.com .

#J-18808-Ljbffr