Equine Studies Technician - Centre for Racehorse Studies, Newmarket
The British Horseracing Authority is the governing and regulatory body for British Horseracing with responsibility for ensuring the continuing integrity, welfare of participants and successful development of the sport.
We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated Equine Studies Technician to join the existing friendly and supportive Equine Health and Welfare Department, based at the Centre for Racehorse Studies (CRS), Newmarket. The Centre for Racehorse Studies is located within the British Racing School (BRS), and up to 10 Thoroughbreds are cared for whilst they are part of studies which are conducted to provide information and advice to vets and trainers regarding medication use in racehorses.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management and welfare of the horses at CRS, including planning for feeding, exercise, turnout, farriery and routine veterinary care. As horses are kept at the CRS for a maximum of four years, this role also includes the opportunity to source new horses and responsibility to liaise with our Thoroughbred Rehoming centre. Where necessary, re-training of new horses may be required. The BRS students are involved in the day-to-day care of our horses, and this role will include liaison with BRS staff, responsibility for student inductions to the CRS and supervision of students whilst they are working with our horses. The role will also include participation with studies which take place, including monitoring and sampling of horses.
Essential attributes include a recent background of working with horses, and an understanding of the welfare and management of racehorses and ex-racehorses. The CRS operates under a Home Office License, and the Equine Studies Technician is required to hold a Home Office Personal License - training will be provided as required. Experience in veterinary nursing or as an animal technician would be of benefit, but not a must. The following qualifications would also be beneficial, though training and support to work towards these will be provided by the BRS where necessary: 1st4Sport – Level 3 Diploma in Work Based Racehorse Care & Management and Level 3 Certificate in Education & Training.
Given the nature of the role, you must be prepared to work with a high degree of flexibility, involving working unsociable hours at times, including weekends and bank holidays. Excellent communication, organisation and horse handling skills are a must, along with the ability to work both alone with minimal supervision, and within a busy team. The successful candidate will be required to live within easy access of Newmarket.
As the needs of the business change this role will change accordingly, therefore this document should be viewed as guidelines which are subject to change. We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
To apply, please complete the application form on the following link Application Form attaching your CV.
The closing date for applications will be 10th February 2020