Equine Diagnostic Imaging Technician

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Equine
Location: 
Hawkshead (nr Potters Bar, Herts)
Salary: 
£27,626 to £30,191
Per Annum Including London Weighting
Permanent / Full Time
Closing Date:  23.59 hours BST on Monday 22 April 2024
Reference:  CSS-0069-24

We have an exciting opportunity for an Equine Diagnostic Imaging Technician to complement our busy Equine Diagnostic Imaging team. The applicant will be integral to our dynamic team of vets, technicians, and students. This post would suit a friendly team player who is hardworking, caring, and enthusiastic. The ideal candidate should have an interest in diagnostic imaging as well as a high motivation, diligence, and perseverance to learn or improve a challenging skill set. 

It is essential that the candidate has exceptional horse handling skills, has worked in a commercial equine environment, and also has an excellent understanding of Equine behaviour, anatomy and physiology. Diagnostic imaging experience is preferable, but not essential as full specialist training and support will be provided. The position is part of a career development scheme offering a step-wise increase in remuneration with increasing levels of skills and experience over several years of service.

Besides acquiring diagnostic images with our advanced equipment, the role will involve maintaining diagnostic archiving systems and student teaching. 

For more detailed information please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.  

We offer a generous reward and benefits package including:

• A welcoming and friendly team 
• Highly competitive and attractive pension package
• Generous 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays/concessionary days)
• Opportunities for regular development and in-house training
• Access to free in-house CPD 
• On site café and restaurant 
• Free membership to the Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga and Pilates classes included)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free mini-bus service to and from Potters Bar station and Hawkshead Campus
• A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave
• Various company benefits such as the Cycle to Work scheme and Apple Products discounts

Potential applicants wishing to discuss this position informally are encouraged to contact Alana Cyman (Head Diagnostic Imaging Technician) email: [email protected] , Dagmar Berner (Lecturer in Equine Diagnostic Imaging) email: [email protected] .

Additionally, applicants are encouraged to visit the department prior to application.

We promote equality of opportunity and diversity within the workplace and welcome applications from all sections of the community.