Equine Therapy Centre Assistant
Hartpury University & College Of Further Education, Hartpury, Gloucestershire, UK
- Salary
- £26,686 to £27,372
- Work Type
- Permanent
- Work Time
- Full-time
- Live-Out
- Live-Out (No Accomm.)
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Job No
- 442813
- Status
- Looking
- Expires
- in one month
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Equine Therapy Centre Assistant £26,686 - £27,372 per annum A minimum of 39 hours per week Permanent
About the Role
• Provide daily care and exercise for horses under the Equine Therapy Centre Manager's direction. • Assist in all learning, research, and commercial activities within the Centre. • Support veterinary surgeons and physiotherapists in delivering and monitoring rehabilitation programmes. • Manage case admissions and discharges. • Support the Equine Therapy Centre Assistant Manager in the organisation and delivery of out-patient appointments for water treadmill exercise. • Train and exercise horses on both high-speed and water treadmills for the purpose of teaching, tours and research.
About You • Experience with competition horses and high standards of care. • Competency in ground schooling and handling fresh/fit horses. • Strong communication, teamwork, and observational skills. • Interest in equine veterinary medicine/physiotherapy.
Required Key Skills
Schooling Lunging Exercising People SkillsRequired Expertise
LiveryAccommodation
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Job Benefits
We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service • Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme • Generous pension scheme (LGPS) • Employee Discounts Scheme • Onsite fitness facilities • Cycle to Work Scheme • Support for continuous professional development
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Equestrian Employer Details
- Employer No
- 424080
- Website
- https://www.hartpury.ac.uk/
Equestrian Employer Details
Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.
