About the role
We’re looking for a vet with a few years of experience who’s ready to take the next step in a place where you’ll feel supported, encouraged, and part of a truly collaborative team. If there’s an area of veterinary medicine you’re already passionate about, or one you’re curious to explore, we’ve got the right mix of interesting cases, hands-on support, and funding to help you take that next step, including starting a certificate if that’s where you’re headed. With Malwina’s departure, it would be a bonus if you have an interest in ophthalmology, but this certainly isn’t essential. We know starting somewhere new can feel a bit daunting, so we’ll pair you with a buddy vet during your induction to help you settle in.
You’ll be working alongside a great bunch of people in a practice where sharing knowledge and supporting each other is just part of daily life; whether it’s discussing a tricky case, scrubbing in on a new procedure, or picking up tips from someone with a different area of interest. You’ll also have the chance to pass on your skills, playing a valued role in mentoring and supporting our new and recent graduates alongside the partners.
Our daily schedule is designed with support in mind, with a minimum of three vets for consultations and two on ops each day, so you’re never without a second opinion (or a spare pair of hands). We also have an active clinical WhatsApp group for vets and hold regular in-house CPD sessions, so there’s always something new to learn and someone to learn it with.
The Rota
Our full-time vets work a 4-day week with an early finish once a week. For seven weeks out of nine, this is a 1 pm finish, meaning you will only be working a 3.5-day week. For the remaining two weeks out of nine, the early finish is 5 pm. We can be flexible with the rota, so if you are looking for a part-time position, we are happy to chat about the options available. We have designated time blocks for breaks, as well as for catching up on calls and admin. We have a spacious and comfortable staff room with sofas, so you can get away from the clinical area during breaks.
We value our work-life balance, so we decided to split the weekends so nobody works a full weekend on call. These are the equivalent of 1:9 but split over two weekends, and we’ve found this has really improved everyone’s work-life balance. We offer bonus pay for any procedures carried out when on call and have an RVN on-site 24/7 to care for any inpatients.
The local area and what we get up to outside of work
Bishops Stortford is a pretty market town, with plenty of cafés, restaurants and great schools, all surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside. Many team members have dogs, so we have our own “doggie work team” who join us in practice and walks during breaks. The practice is also just across the road from the local leisure centre for those who want a swim or workout before or after work, plus a large park for lunchtime walks. We enjoy getting together as a team and are busy organising our summer BBQ.
The area offers many outdoor activities, such as cycling, walking, open-water swimming, and fishing at nearby lakes, not to mention that we’re just over an hour from the Essex coast. There are excellent rail links, with a direct train service to London Liverpool Street that takes approximately 45 minutes, one to Cambridge that takes 30 minutes, and Stansted Airport is just 15 minutes away. So, keen travellers will find it easy to jet off for a weekend getaway.
What we’re offering
* Salary up to £77,000
* CPD encouraged, with certificates fully supported and funded
* Relocation package up to £3000
* Open to offering sabbaticals
* Five weeks' holiday, plus bank holidays
* Accommodation is available in a separate flat during on-call if you prefer to stay at the practice
* Visa sponsorship available
* Bring your dog to work
* Company pension
We’re excited to hear from you—please call for an informal chat or apply now!
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