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Senior Lab Technician
Senior Lab Technician (Part-Time) – Donnington Grove
About the Role
At Inspiring Vet Care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we’re entrusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose: healthier animals and happier owners.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Senior Lab Technician to join our team at Donnington Grove on a part-time basis.
Donnington Grove Veterinary Group (based in Newbury) is part of Inspiring Vet Care / Evidensia. We pride ourselves on:
- Exceptional medical care for our animal patients
- Stronger client relationships through clear and effective communication
Practice Highlights
- Multidisciplinary veterinary laboratory, analysing diverse animal samples using modern diagnostic technologies
- Exposure to:
- Clinical chemistry
- Haematology
- Serology
- Microscopy
- Cytology
- Parasitology
- Microbiology
- PCR
- Hands-on experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), including:
- Sample registration
- Result reporting
- Key operations:
- Instrument maintenance and calibration
- Quality controls
- Stock management
- Waste disposal procedures
Responsibilities
As a Senior Lab Technician, you will deliver accurate, reliable diagnostic results supporting veterinary professionals in providing executive patient care.
Within a multidisciplinary laboratory, your role includes:
- Performing tests in clinical chemistry, haematology, serology, microbiology, and PCR
- Supporting daily operations, including:
- Sample processing
- Result reporting via LIMS
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality control
- Stock management
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Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine tests: PCR, serology, biochemistry, immunoassays, result validation
- Manage samples:
- Receipt, processing, storage, and disposal
- Maintain quality control and turnaround times
- Maintain laboratory standards:
- Equipment, reagents, and stock levels (adhering to SOPs)
- Resolve technical/quality issues: Escalate to senior staff as needed
- Support broader team functions:
- Prioritise workloads
- Communicate with clients
- Train colleagues
Working Pattern
- Part-time: 35 hours/week
- Hours: Tuesday–Friday (8:30am – 5pm) + weekend cover (Saturday 8am–12pm)
- Duties: Bank holiday coverage during the equine season
Requirements
You’ll excel in this role if you’re a detail-oriented and motivated lab professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values accuracy. Ideal candidates bring:
- Strong technical skills in clinical biochemistry, haematology, serology and PCR testing
- Excellent organisational skills: Self-motivated, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet time-sensitive deadlines
- Clear communication: Confidently explain technical details to colleagues at all levels (verbal/written)
- Problem-solving: High accuracy, attention to detail, and manual dexterity
- Preferred:
- Experience in veterinary or medical diagnostic labs
- Knowledge of animal diseases relevant to the testing service
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Support & Benefits
At Inspiring Vet Care, we invest in your growth and wellbeing. Join us and access:
Development & Wellbeing
- Structured training and career development
- Supportive team culture focused on high-quality patient and client care
- Values-driven ethos: Care, community, continuous improvement
Team Benefits
- 6.6 weeks’ annual leave + birthday off
- Increasing holiday allowance based on tenure
- Enhanced family support: Maternity/paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay
- Wellbeing incentives:
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Cycle-to-Work scheme
- Learning & development via the Inspiring Vet Care Academy
- Pension scheme
- Discounted veterinary care
- Voluntary benefits:
- Green Cars salary sacrifice
- Retailer discounts and cashback
We equip our team with career growth opportunities, wellbeing resources, and world-class learning to empower long-term success.
Whether you’re starting your career or advancing, Inspiring Vet Care offers support, opportunity, and community to help you thrive.
Salary: £36,000 – £45,000 per annum
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