Join the supportive team at Bramble & Bear as we grow our independent, forward-thinking practice with the launch of our brand-new Hospital and Rehab Centre.
About Us
Matt and I (Hannah) began our journey just over three years ago when a shared passion for veterinary medicine and providing exceptional care to both pets and their owners drove us to open Bramble and Bear. As vets who have managed several practices between us, we wanted to bring the best aspects of our experiences in practice together with all the fantastic ideas we hadn’t been able to implement. Our goal was to create a forward-thinking practice and foster an environment where everyone can thrive and enjoy their work.
What began as a clinic-on-wheels from the back of my car quickly evolved into a fully equipped mobile surgical unit within just three months. By September 2023, we opened our first hub in the beautiful Staffordshire Moorlands—and we haven’t looked back since. We're incredibly proud of what we've achieved so far, and we're thrilled to take the next big step: transforming the on-site cowshed into a dedicated Hospital and Rehab Centre. With planning permission approved and construction starting in the coming weeks, we can’t wait to open our doors this autumn!
The hospital will feature two fully equipped theatres, a dedicated dental suite, and an imaging suite equipped with DR X-ray, Doppler ultrasound, and endoscopy, allowing us to treat most cases in-house. In keeping with our Fear-Free accreditation, we’re also creating separate cat and dog wards to ensure a calm, stress-free environment for all our patients, as well as an outdoor space for inpatients and our team to enjoy fresh air and a moment of calm during recovery or downtime. Being situated on a working farm provides a peaceful atmosphere, and it’s great to have the farm shop and café next door if we fancy a treat for lunch.
Alongside the hospital, our Rehab Centre will offer advanced rehabilitation services, including an underwater treadmill, hydrotherapy, and a dedicated physiotherapy space. These facilities will allow us to support pets through post-operative recovery, chronic pain management, and mobility issues—all under one roof.
We aim to care for every pet and client with compassion, expertise, and at an affordable price. That’s why we’re transparent with our pricing—offering free consultations and fixed-cost hospitalisation and surgery. It’s helped us build strong, trusting relationships with our clients, who appreciate knowing exactly what to expect. Once the Hospital opens, our team will be on-site 24/7, allowing us to offer those free consultations around the clock and making a real difference to our clients and the local community.
Our Team
I enjoy all aspects of small animal work, but I am particularly interested in internal medicine, ECC, and cardiology, while Matt enjoys soft-tissue surgeries, including BOAS and hiatal hernias. We're both currently working towards our ECC certificates. Matt also loves mentoring and even took a break from clinical work to complete his teaching degree. His support has been invaluable to Iona, who joined us as a new graduate in 2024, and we’re excited to be welcoming Grace to the team when she graduates this July. We also have regular visits from an orthopaedic surgeon to perform any fracture repairs or cruciate surgeries in-house.
We had previously worked with Anna, our Head Nurse, and were so pleased she shared our ethos and was willing to start this journey with us. Anna has many years of experience and has recently completed her certificate in feline nursing. We are an accredited nurse training practice, with a team of 3 RVNs and 1 SVN.
“Here at Bramble and Bear, we see a large, varied caseload in an idyllic setting. We are well-equipped for a variety of emergency and critical care cases, and as a team, we strive to give the best possible patient and client care. We enrol new clients and patients daily, and no two days are ever the same.
The team enjoys a challenge, but also has a laugh along the way. I have been with Bramble and Bear since its establishment, and can't see myself in any other workplace. We are complimented on our professional and personal touches, and this is what makes us truly stand out as a lovely place to work.” Anna, Head RVN
Here's what Grace, a final year vet student who's been with us as a VCA, has to say about the team – we're so excited for her to join us as a Vet Surgeon soon!
“Since joining the Bramble and Bear family eight months ago, it’s been an absolute pleasure getting to know our wonderful team and the lovely clients (and their pets!) who walk through our doors. No two days are the same—some are calm, others a little more on the crazy side —but there’s always someone ready to lend a hand or share a laugh.It’s exciting to be part of a practice that’s bringing a fresh perspective to veterinary care—making it more accessible and affordable without ever compromising on compassion or quality. Patient welfare truly is at the heart of everything we do, and I’m looking forward to seeing how we continue to grow, both as a team and within our community!”
“I really enjoy working at Bramble and Bear as we see such a varied caseload, no two days are ever the same! The team is super supportive, and we are such a little family. I also love that Hannah and Matt always listen to new ideas the team puts forward and are willing to change things for the better, where possible. We are also always adapting to achieve gold standard care, which is so important for patient wellbeing.” Grace RVN
“I enjoy working at Bramble and Bear as there is always something new to learn here. They see a large variety of cases, which keeps each day different, and everyone in the team gets to be involved. The team are very welcoming and we all get on like a little family. The values that Hannah and Matt have created for Bramble and Bear shine through every day to make the practice open to everyone and to uphold really high standards.” Tegan VCA
About the Role
As our journey continues, we are looking for a fifth vet to join us. Ideally, you will have some experience and be confident in performing routine surgical procedures. Support is always available if you need to chat through a case or to provide an extra pair of hands as you build your confidence in more complex surgeries. We will encourage you to follow your interests and have the varied caseload needed to support certificates, if you would like to pursue one.
Our vets work a 4-day week (8.30-6.30), and our days are a mix of consults and operating, so there is plenty of time to hone your skills. We currently provide our own out-of-hours service, shared on a 1-in-4 weekend and one weeknight on-call basis. The weekend includes your Saturday consult shift (9-12), which is reserved for non-routine or urgent cases only. Thanks to our free daytime consultations, out-of-hours work is typically very manageable—usually just one or two advice calls per week—and if there are no inpatients, you’ll be able to be on-call from home, only attending the practice if needed. Once the hospital opens and our dedicated night team is in place, there will be no on-call requirements.
Outside of Work
We're a friendly bunch who love getting together outside work to catch up and unwind. Whether it's enjoying a well-deserved drink at the local pub, exploring the great outdoors with our canine crew (feel free to borrow one of ours!), or celebrating the festive season with our annual Christmas party. As our team grows, we look forward to even more social events and creating lasting memories together.
The Staffordshire Moorlands are perfect for walking and cycling, and you can enjoy incredible views from the nearby craggy rocks of the Roaches, which overlook Leek and Tittesworth Reservoir, where you can go sailing or kayaking. Stoke-on-Trent is one of the greenest cities in the UK, with many green spaces and parks, including Westport Lake and Park Hall Country Park. There are excellent transport links, with Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham easily reached in an hour, and for thrill seekers, Alton Towers is just 20 minutes away.
We Offer
* A salary of £40,000 to £80,000, depending on experience
* 5.6 weeks’ holiday, including bank holidays
* Uncapped CPD budget, with certificates supported and funded
* Professional fees paid for RCVS, VDS & BVA/BSAVA
* Bupa private healthcare
If you want to be part of our exciting adventure and build a rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you. Give us a call for an informal chat, or apply now
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