Careers with XLVet Practices

Vets:

Willows Veterinary Group

Pride Veterinary Centre

Glenthorne Veterinary Group

Scarsdale Veterinary Group

Cain Veterinary Centre 

TB Tester

Glenthorne Vets are looking for a Qualified Official Veterinarian to join our friendly 10 vetlarge animal team. The position will entail working four full days each week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday).

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, the choice of a practice car
or a mileage allowance and 22 days holiday each year (on a pro rata basis).

Please write to Stuart Brown, Glenthorne Vets Limited, 71 Derby Road, Uttoxeter,
Staffordshire, ST14 8EB, and include a current CV. Alternatively, please email: jobs@glenthornevets.co.uk

Added 31/01/2012

Scarsdale Veterinary Group

Farm Animal Health and Production Internship

Principal supervisor:

Dr Jon Huxley, School of Veterinary Medicine and Science

Chris Parker, Scarsdale Veterinary Group

Background:

The School of Veterinary Medicine and Science at the University of Nottingham is the first brand new, purpose-built veterinary school in the UK for over 50 years and it is our intention to make significant leading contributions to both veterinary research and teaching within the context of clinical relevance and application to the wider veterinary profession.

The School has a number of Clinical Associates to ensure that undergraduate and postgraduate students gain the most appropriate and varied educational experience possible. The farm experience is predominantly provided through the Scarsdale Veterinary Group, which covers a wide area of the Midlands and offers traditional 24 hour emergency cover in addition to a system of regular routine preventative health visits for the majority of their dairy clients as well as beef herd and sheep flock health plans. 

Project description:

This internship position is available for a recent graduate with an interest in an accelerated learning position to build up their clinical skills over 12 months as part of a busy yet supportive, pro-active farm animal team.

The successful candidate would be predominantly based at Scarsdale Veterinary Group, an 8 vet farm animal team with a busy and varied case-load, where they would work alongside the present team to assist in all aspects of daily farm work. They would also undertake formal study time and be provided with an opportunity to work alongside the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science’s specialist clinicians in clinical practice. The position will include formal training leading to a PG Certificate in Veterinary Medicine, fully funded by Scarsdale Veterinary Group.

Starting in August 2012 the internship offers, a tax-free stipend of £16,000, 5 days CPD with CPD allowance, fully supervised out of hours duties, a modular training program and dedicated clinical and academic mentors to ensure you achieve your potential practically whilst developing a comprehensive clinical portfolio.

Further information and Application

Applicants must be Members of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, or hold a veterinary degree qualifying them for membership and hold a valid driving licence. 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to the principal supervisor: Dr Jon Huxley, Associate Professor of Farm Animal Production Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine and Science (jon.huxley@nottingham.ac.uk) or to Chris Parker, Senior Farm Partner, Scarsdale Veterinary Group (chris5pumpyard@btinternet.com). 

Please note that full applications sent directly to the supervisors will not be accepted.  

Candidates must apply online via https://pgapps.nottingham.ac.uk and include a CV, the names of 2 referees and details of module and degree results.  

Any queries regarding the application process should be addressed to Helena Percival, Postgraduate Admissions Officer, (email: postgrad-vet@Nottingham.ac.uk) 

Start Date:

1^st August 2012.

Closing date:

The deadline for application is 1^st March 2012. Early application is strongly encouraged.

Eligibility for Funding

The studentship is available for a period of 1 year from August 2012 and provides a postgraduate tax-free stipend of £16,000 per annum for EU students.

Added 27/01/2012

Cain Veterinary Centre

TB TESTER REQUIRED FOR IMMEDIATE START

Friendly team in beautiful location on the Powys/Shropshire border, close to Shrewsbury with easy access to transport links.

Minimum of 6 months with possibility of extension. Accomodation provided, no OOH duties. RCVS Accredited Farm Animal Practice.

To discuss this position further please contact Cain Veterinary Centre on 01691 828 205

Added 19/01/2012

Castle Veterinary Surgeons

Equine Clinician

Required to join our Equine Team

Located BarnardCastle, Teesdale with easy access to Newcastle, Durham and the Dales, and the Lake District  

Good rota and lifestyle, CPD encouraged 

Apply to Denise Coston,

Practice Manager,

Castle Veterinary Surgeons,

Montalbo Road, BarnardCastle,

Co Durham. DL12 8ED

Tel: 01833 695695

email: denise.coston@castlevets.net

Added 17/01/2012 

Ardene House Vet Practice

PART TIME SMALL ANIMAL VETERINARY SURGEON

We’re looking for an enthusiastic colleague to complete the Small Animal team at our Tier 3 Veterinary Hospital on the outskirts of Aberdeen.

Every 3^rd Saturday (8-4) plus other shifts by mutual agreement. No OOH. 

Supportive colleagues and nursing staff. CPD encouraged. 

For further details contact Linda Forsyth on 01224 740700 or email cv to ardenevets@btinternet.com

Added 13/01/2012

Scarsdale Veterinary Group

REGISTERED VETERINARY NURSE - DERBY

We are moving our busiest branch to a new purpose-built site and have a vacancy for a motivated and enthusiastic full-time RVN.

You will join a friendly team of two veterinary surgeons and a receptionist and will be involved in nurse clinics and theatre duties. You will be dedicated to providing a high standard of patient and client care and should possess excellent organisational skills and the desire to be a

proactive member of the branch team. You will be supported by a highly  experienced group of nurses and vets, and will be provided with a generous CPD allowance.

Please apply in writing, clearly stating the position you are applying for to Lynne Embley, HR Department at  Pride Veterinary Centre, Riverside Road, Derby. DE24 8HX or email recruitment@scarsdalevets.com

Visit www.scarsdalevets.com/careers for full details. Flexible working considered for the right candidate.

Added 10/01/2012

Pride Veterinary Centre

With a further expansion of our services, a number of exciting opportunities have become available in one of the UK's newest Small Animal Hospitals, recently opened in Derby.

MEDICINE NURSE

You will assist our Internal Medicine clinicians with the management of
referred cases, including diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and
supervision of hospitalised and intensive patients. You should have experience of working in a referral environment and ideally hold the DipAVN (Medical). 

THEATRE NURSE

You will be based in our theatre suite, working with clinicians from our
Ophthalmology, Soft Tissue and Orthopaedic referral services as well as our first opinion vets. Experience of working in a referral environment is essential and a DipAVN (Surgical) would be an advantage.

HOSPITAL NURSE

You will be based in the busy Prep Room, working with our Anaesthetist and clinicians from all our referral services and our first opinion team. You will also spend time in our imaging suite, using ultrasound, digital radiography,
fluoroscopy, CT and MRI. Experience of working in a referral environment is essential and a DipAVN would be an advantage.

NIGHT NURSE

You will work alongside our dedicated Night Vets to provide a high level of care for our referral and first opinion in-patients and emergency cases. You will have strong support from our day staff and will work alongside them with our 1 in 3 rota (7 days of night work, 7 days off, 5 days of day work).

Experience of emergency and night work is essential, experience of intensive care and a DipAVN would be an advantage.

All roles require excellent organisational skills, initiative and the ability to be an active member of a team. You will be rewarded by working with a friendly, longstanding team in a stimulating environment with a competitive salary, generous CPD allowance and the ability to progress your career.

Visit www.scarsdalevets.com/careers and  www.prideveterinarycentre.co.uk/careers for full details. Flexible working considered for the right candidate.

Please apply in writing, clearly stating which  position you are interested in to Lynne Embley,  HR Department at Pride Veterinary Centre, Riverside Road, Derby. DE24 8HX  or via email at recruitment@scarsdalevets.com

Added 10/01/2012

Synergy Farm Health

Fantastic opportunity with expanding, progressive, national award winning, dedicated Farm practice covering a wide section of the beautiful countryside of Dorset, Somerset and East Devon.

Come and join our 25 strong Vet team fully equipped with all the necessary kit and IT tools, with more in development, in servicing the needs and challenges of a progressive client base.

We employ a team of 4 dedicated TB testers as well as a 6 man team of paraprofessionals and a strong support staff including in-house Laboratory, SQPs and Dairy Hygiene Specialist which support a positive health, focussed veterinary service. Clinicians are encouraged to adopt a holistic proactive and preventative approach with in depth involvement in herd/flock nutrition, management and disease as well as the routine health and fertility interventions.

Research and Trial work as well as External Consultancy involvement also forms an important part of our portfolio and reflects both a strong relationship within the industry and also a strong focus going forward on evidence based science and practice based innovation.

Synergy boast a busy calendar of Client Education and Training meetings including XLVets Farm Skills and SWHRI Healthy Livestock programmes, We also have a formal affiliation with a number of  UK Vet schools to deliver high quality student education including a junior internship programme.  We understand the importance of structured career development and progression, and positively encourage CPD and the study of further specialist qualifications by all members of the team.

Synergy Farm Health is seeking a motivated and energetic Farm vet who is looking to meet the challenges of a successful modern day farm practice and develop their experience skills and knowledge and complement and learn from a vibrant experienced Team.  

Please apply with CV to West Hill Barn, Evershot, Dorset DT2 0LD or e-mail yvonne.critchell@synergyfarmhealth.com.

Why not find out more about us on our website: www.synergyfarmhealth.com

Added 10/01/2012

Willows Veterinary Group

GRADUATE OPPORTUNITY
Large Animal - Cheshire

The willows Veterinary Group is looking for a large animal veterinary surgeon to join our team of 12 farm animal vets.

Based in Cheshire, our practice extends to the surrounding counties and provides a modern pro-active service for farmers and theior animal utilising all the latest techniques and modern technology. We are committed to the future of farm animal practice and in addition our group offers a wide range of training courses and expertise in bovine embryo transfer.

We offer an excellent renumeration package comprising of a generous salary, 33 days holiday per annum and 5 days funded CPD.

If you are enthusiastic about dairy cattle and want to join an enthusiastic team of vets and support staff we want to hear from you.

In the first instance telephone 01606 723207 for an application form or download it from www.wiilowsvetgroup.co.uk Please quote Ref FA/3/0112 on your form.

Closing date Friday 20th Jauary 2012

Added 09/01/2012

Capontree Veterinary Centre