Nottingham based Small Animal Veterinary Hospital requires an OOHs Locum Vet.

The night team work 7 nights on 14 nights off. The first handover day is Monday at 6.30pm from the day hospital Vet. The handover time in the morning is between 8.45am and 9.00am.

In the evening the handover time is 6.30pm Mon-Fri, 5.30pm on a Saturday and 5.45pm on a Sunday.

 The following nights currently require cover:

• Monday 7th February to Sunday 13th February inclusive
• Monday 28th February to Sunday 6th March inclusive
• Monday 21st March to Sunday 27th March inclusive

 The hospital is fully equipped with all the latest equipment, including digital x-ray, ultrasound, Laparoscope, in-house laboratory and much more. In addition, the practice has a very competent nursing team as well as a friendly and experienced reception team to which helps make the practice run as smoothly as possible. The vet team includes certificate holders in Ophthalmology, Surgery, Medicine, Imaging and Dermatology.

To find out more about this and other locum and permanent positions, please contact Vet Search.

We have an opportunity for an RVN or experienced VN/VCA who takes pride in delivering excellent patient focussed care as well as supporting their team and clients. 

The position is to work within a friendly small animal team, ideally on a full time basis working 40 hours per week. Shifts vary between 8am and 7pm Monday to Friday with 1 in 3 Saturday mornings with time off in lieu.  Part time applications will be considered for the right candidate. The are no OOH or on-call duties. 

The position is to cover maternity leave and both a fixed contract or locum are available depending on your preference. 

For more information regarding this and other positions, please contact Vet Search. 

Long term locum Vet required for a busy small animal practice in Weymouth, working from May until July 2022. A great location by the beach and a lovely time of year to be there.
You will work weekdays from 9am until 7pm, usually with 3 vets per day in the surgery.
Ideally 1:3 weekends - Saturday 9-5, Sunday 10-4 (sole charge), however, this can be negotiable for the right candidate and part time hours can also be considered. There are no OOHs. You will have a good mix of consults, operating, vaccinations and dentals. 15 minutes consults and regular breaks.

You'll join a team of 5 vets, 5 RVNs, 3 SVNs, a Practice Manager and 3 receptionists.

Daily pay between £350 and £420 depending on experience and accommodation allowance can also be discussed.

To find out more about this and other locum positions, please contact a member of the team.

We have an exciting opportunity for a someone to lead a wonderful Veterinary Team within a small animal hospital in Cambridgeshire. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator and responsible for ensuring high standards of patient and client care are delivered throughout the hospital. You will be instrumental in the development of the hospital and its relationships with local communities and practices, and ensuring the practice is complaint with all regulatory bodies. Strong leadership experience is key as is experience with HR and complaints.

Standard working hours will be an average of 40 hours per week and part time hours will be considered for the right candidate.

Duties will include:

• Providing management and leadership to both clinical and non-clinical staff including the development and implementation of regular performance reviews and performance management.
• Ensuring adequate staff training and inductions are provided.
• Management of Health and Safety throughout the hospital and ensure compliance with PSS.
• Overseeing rotas and staffing levels within the Hospital including recruitment as required.
• Driving the hospital forward in its journey both clinically and commercially and support the team through the upcoming hospital renovations.
• Ensuring a high standard of client care throughout the hospital, and support the clinical leaders in ensuring a high standard of patient care and clinical work is undertaken.
• Overseeing and managing the complaints handling process.
• Working in partnership with the clinical team to optimise the service to clients, patients and local practices, in order to develop the business and its relationships.
• Overseeing the management of an efficient stock management system.
• Working with the clinical leaders and senior management team to monitor financial performance of the hospital.

Benefits:

• Salary up to £32,000 dependant on experience.
• 6 weeks annual leave.
• Healthcare plan.
• Company pension.
• Cycle to work scheme.

To discuss this position in more detail, please click 'Apply' and a member of the team will contact you. 

Various locum RVN dates required to support small animal practices in Cheshire. If you can offer cover for any of the dates below (odd dates and part time hours considered) please contact a member of the team.

10^th January 2022 – 14^th January 2022

Wednesday 19^th January 2022

Monday 24^th January 2022

Thursday 27^th January 2022

Friday 28^th January 2022

Monday 31^st January 2022

February onwards, ideally for 4 or 5 days per week, required on an on-going basis.

May onwards, ideally between 3 and 5 days per week, required on an on-going basis.

6^th June 2022 – 10^th June 2022

23^rd June 2022 – 27^th June 2022

Pay between £17 and £21 per hour depending on experience.

Full time Veterinary Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a large and friendly team in Essex.  The role is full time working a rota of 4 x 9 hour days and 1:4 full weekends. Both shifts include 1 hour paid break. There are no on-call duties or night shifts.

The large, busy RCVS accredited 24 hour veterinary hospital is equipped with excellent facilities including digital radiography, endoscopy and ultrasonography. This is a first and second opinion practice with a varied caseload.

The hospital has both separate dog and cat wards as well as isolation facilities. The theatre is equipped with the latest multi-parameter machines and equipment to perform both routine and emergency surgery. 

This role would suit a nurse whom enjoys working as part of a team, where patient care is paramount – they have received six awards for outstanding patient and client care - and whom strives to provide a 5-star service to patients and clients alike.

The practice promotes happy and healthy well-being within the team and team building and social interaction is encouraged – everyone strives for a good work-life balance.

Recently qualified RVNs and those who have passed their OSCEs and await RCVS registration are encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

• CPD is funded and encouraged.
• RCVS registration fees are paid along with access to the staff discount scheme.
• Salary between £24,000 and £27,000 plus responsibility benefits.
• Great transport links into London.

For more information regarding this and other vacancies, please contact a member of the team who will be pleased to discuss your job search criteria in confidence.

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic Vet to join a professional and supportive team within an RCVS Accredited Hospital close to the Lincolnshire coast. 

The practice is well-equipped with everything you could wish for including laparoscopy, endoscope, ultrasound, digital x-ray equipment, extensive orthopaedic equipment, and an orthopaedic referral services including hip replacement.   

A strong work ethic and and positive attitude are more important than experience and therefore applications from new or recent graduates will also be considered for the right candidate.

Post-graduate certificates are encouraged and supported both financially and by the excellent mentoring from senior Vets. 

The successful candidate will join a team of experienced Vets, including certificate holders, and an excellent team of nurses and support staff.

The wellbeing of the team is paramount, with support offered to enhance mental and physical health. - we strive for a healthy, happy team.

• Salary between £35,000 and £50,000 depending on experience. 
• Full and part time applications, or alternative shift patters considered for the right candidate.
• PSS hospital status with own OOH service.
•  Full time hours based on a 4 day week and 1 night duty plus weekends on a rota system as part of your 4 days.
• 6.6 weeks annual leave. 
• Opportunity to buy and sell holidays.
• Enhanced sick, maternity, and paternity pay.
• Professional memberships paid.
• Health care.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Various other benefits.

To find out more about this and other vacancies, please click 'Apply'. 

An rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate Veterinary Nurse to join a Leeds based Small Animal Hospital to work weekday evenings 6pm-12 Midnight.

The successful candidate will join a modern and progressive veterinary hospital, offering a high-quality working environment and a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere. 

The bright, air-conditioned surgery has state of the art equipment including two operating theatres, digital X-ray, in-house laboratory, ultrasound facilities, endoscopy, multi-parameter anaesthetic monitors, dental suite and more. 

This is a busy practice and you will be supporting a team of Vets covering a wide range of work. You’ll be confident in all aspects of medical and surgical nursing with a drive to learn and develop your skills. You’ll also be confident dealing with clients through consultations and giving advice regarding the care of their pet.

The role is part time, 30 hours per week working 6pm-12 midnight, Monday- Friday. No weekends. 

Ideally, you will have a minimum of 2-3 years experience as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in a small animal practice, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

Benefits include:

• Supportive and friendly working environment with an emphasis on wellbeing.
• Excellent career opportunities, development and support.
• Birthday off.
• Company sick, maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Paid memberships (RCVS, BVNA, VDS).
• Employee Wellbeing Programme.

To find out more about this and other positions, please click 'Apply'. All communication is in the strictest of confidence. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a recent or new Graduate Veterinary Surgeon, or a Vet with more experience, to join a first opinion small animal practice in Kent.  Benefiting from 4 consult rooms; a dedicated x-ray and ultrasound room; a large modern theatre and prep room. This is a unique opportunity to join a friendly team and work in a supportive environment that offers the scope for further development in your chosen area of interest.

The role provides a varied consulting caseload that will allow the less experienced to hone their skills and will keep the experienced vet stimulated. Team work is key with knowledge sharing on cases encouraged to ensure good patient outcomes. 

Surgery is on a rotational basis within the team with an interesting mix of soft tissue surgery, imaging and dentistry planned for surgical days - this is supported by a long standing and experienced nursing team. We also have the tools for basic orthopaedics available for suitably experienced candidates. Time is allocated for admin on a daily basis to allow for calls etc. which allows you to concentrate on your patients during consult time without the pressure of needing to squeeze admin in between. 

No Sundays and no after hours. Saturdays are on a rotational 1 in 3 basis. Shifts are a combination of earlies and lates - 5 days per week. We will happily consider the 40 hours worked over 4 days with 3 days off. 

The successful candidate will join a 5 vet team with 6 RVN's and the support of a wonderful reception team and dedicated Practice Principal. 

Benefits include:

• Salary range £31,500 - £45,000 dependent on experience.
• Enhanced holiday entitlement and increasing holiday based on length of service.
• CPD paid days and allowance.
• Learning & Development opportunities.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Professional membership fees paid.
• Discounted veterinary fees.
• Service related company sick pay.
• Sponsorship for overseas employees.
• Career progression.
• Accommodation above the practice.

To find out more about this and other vacancies, please click 'Apply'. All conversations are in the strictest of confidence. 

RVN and Vet Locum opportunities in Lincolnshire:

Vet Search has a number of Vet and RVN locum opportunities across Lincolnshire. Below is an overview of some of our requirements, however, please contact us to discuss your availability and what you can offer. All availability will be considered. 

Veterinary Surgeon ASAP ongoing.

• 4 or 5 days per week 
• Shifts from 8.30am to 7pm.
• Either a Monday or Wednesday off if wanting a 4 day week.
• No weekends.
• No OOHs or on-call.
• Sole charge for 3 days per week and the support of a 2nd vet on Mondays and Wednesdays.
• Accommodation available.
• Busy, small animal practice with a varied and interesting caseload.

Veterinary Surgeon ASAP ongoing.

• 4 or 5 day per week working from 8.30am-6.30pm.
• Ideally every other Saturday 9-1 but is not a deal breaker.
• No on-call or OOHs.
• Accommodation available.
• Busy, small animal practice with a varied and interesting caseload.

RVN to start January 2022 ongoing:

• 40-45 hours per week with shifts between 8.30am and 6.30pm
• Large nursing team with lots of support.
• No on-call or OOHs.
• Accommodation available.

Veterinary Surgeon

• 4 days per week through December.
• 3 days per week from January (ideally Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday).
• Shifts from 8.30am-6.30pm.
• No weekends.
• No on-call.
• No OOHs.
• Accommodation available.

Veterinary Surgeon

• 4 or 5 days per week.
• Shifts from 8.30am-6.30pm.
• Day shifts only, no on-call and no OOHs.
• Shifts throughout December
• Accommodation available above practice.

Night RVN

• Required Monday 27th December to Sunday 2nd January (7nights) or;
• Monday 27th, Tuesday 28th, Friday 31st , Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd.
• Shifts from 6pm to 9am with a 2 hour unpaid rest break.
• Your entire shift is with an on-site vet who takes the phones.
• Accommodation available. 

Vet Search is seeking ambitious and conscientious Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons to join practices in Cheshire, North West England. 

We can offer both full and part time opportunities and are open to discussing individual needs that may be specific to you. 

All levels of experience will be considered and we are particularly keen to hear from European Graduate Vets who are confident with cat and dog spays and performing minor surgery.

What's in it for you?

• Visa sponsorship opportunities.
• Graduate training and support.
• Development opportunities. 
• The chance to work with certificate holders.
• Flexible working.
• Competitive salary.

If you would like to learn more about our job opportunities, please click 'apply' or contact a member of the team in confidence. 

We are excited to present a new opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate recent or newly qualified Veterinary Surgeon. You will join a supportive and friendly team of 3 Vets, 3 RVNs, 1 VCA, 3 Receptionists and a Practice Manager, all of whom are keen to help develop and support a new colleague. 

This is a busy small animal practice with the senior vet (a certificate in surgery) performing several advanced procedures in soft tissue and orthopaedics. 

The well equipped, purpose built surgery has in-house digital X-ray, IM3 dental X-ray, ultrasound, laboratory, surgical suite and separate dog/cat/isolation wards. The entire team offer a gold standard service to clients and patients.

What's in it for you?

• Excellent clinical support and career development, certificates supported and encouraged.
• Support and training from certificate holders, ECC experience, and potential weekly shifts at the sister hospital.
• Good work-life balance.
• Competitive salary.
• Generous CPD, £1500 per annum.
• Paid memberships – RCVS, BSAVA, BVA, VDS.
• Company pension scheme, income protection and life insurance cover.
• 5 weeks holiday and your birthday off.
• NO OOHs.

The role:

• This is a full time role working 3.5 weekdays (same day off every week) and a Saturday rota of 1 in 3.
• You should have good general surgical and consulting skills with support and development available. 
• A keen interest in medicine would be fantastic to compliment the surgical bias of the senior vet, however, this is not essential. 
• You will have passion and drive to provide excellent client and patient care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a new or recent graduate Vet to join an experienced and supportive team.  To find out more, please click 'apply' or contact a member of the team at Vet Search.

Vet Search is looking for an approachable and friendly Locum Veterinary Surgeon to support a small animal practice in Reading. 

Both full and part time hours will be considered, with 2 shift patters between 8am and 7.30pm. Ideally you will offer both consultants and routine surgery, however, consults only will also be considered for the right candidate.

• Daily pay rates between £350 and £450 depending on experience.
• No OOHs.
• Accommodation in a local hotel or B&B can be provided if necessary.

In order to apply for this position you will need to be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon registered with the RCVS, with eligibility to work in the UK. 

If you are interested in finding out more about this and other positions, please click the 'Apply' button or contact a member of the team. All communication with Vet Search is in the strictest of confidence.

A friendly and supportive team in West Yorkshire is looking for an RVN who is passionate about patient care and who shares core values. You will work on medical, surgical, and consulting shifts within a multi-discipline environment.

The successful candidate will have plenty of opportunities to be involved with in depth and interesting cases (orthopaedic, neurology, soft tissue), fully utilising their nursing skills. You will be supported by exceptional nurse leaders who promote a culture of learning, self-development, and collaboration between all departments.

This is a full-time position working a 40 hour week with 1:4 weekends, however, part-time applicants are welcome to apply and can be considered as a job share.

Clinical Coach duties are required and training will be provided for those in need. Post graduate certificates in all disciplines are welcome and there is the opportunity to undertake additional certification for those who are interested.

Benefits include:

Competitive salary.

Generous CPD allowance and RCVS fees paid.

Staff discount scheme.

Company pension.

Enhanced sick pay scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Opportunity to buy and sell holidays

Healthcare plan.

Cycle-to-work scheme.

This is an exciting opportunity for an RVN in search of a supportive and collaborative environment which promotes skill development.

We have an opportunity for an experienced Consulting RVN to join a busy team in Nottingham. Based within a well-equipped hospital which caters for both primary health and more complex surgical and medical cases.  

This is a full time, permanent position working Monday - Friday 10am till 6pm with no OOH, weekends or bank holidays. 

The successful candidate must have drive and enthusiasm to launch nursing clinics and provide training and guidance to the existing RVN team. You must also have experience in performing health checks and 2nd vaccinations be able to communicate with well both in person and over the phone. 

Some of the benefits include:

• No out of hours or weekends, no bank holidays.
• CPD Allowance & healthcare package.
• 20 day holiday allowance with the option to purchase more.
• RCVS fees paid.
• Salary dependent on experience.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Company pension.

For more information and/or to apply, please contact Vet Search.