Larkmead is a progressive and supportive independent practice, seeking an experienced large animal vet to join our team.
Our Oxfordshire-based practice provides a professional and knowledgeable service to a wide variety of forward-thinking, engaged clients. We are fiercely independent, and our staff are integral to providing a service that clients value and trust.
This role would suit a vet that is proactive, reliable, and keen to be part of a sociable and friendly team. A successful applicant will share our passion for clinical excellence while recognising the importance of a healthy work-life balance.
We encourage and support vets wanting to study for certificates or the DBR.
Benefits Include:
- 6 weeks holiday
- Veterinary care staff discount package
- RCVS & VDS fees paid
- Funded CPD
- Profit-related Bonus Scheme
- Long Service Loyalty Awards
- Enhanced Family Friendly Policy
- Wellness Programme including – Employee Assistance Programme, Free Annual Flu jab, Cycle to work Scheme, staff social activities and discounted membership rates for the The Park Club Gym
Main Responsibilities
- To perform routine clinical veterinary work, covering all species of large animal.
- Confidently deal with clients and colleagues through phone/email and face to face.
- To represent Larkmead Vets in a professional manner on and off the farm.
- To keep up to date with changes/ advances in veterinary medicine and take responsibility for identifying relevant training needs.
- To provide written reports, e.g. laboratory results/ herd health plans/ protocols for farms, in clear and timely manner when necessary.
- To take responsibility for keeping herd health records updated and notifying colleagues of any known changes.
- To work as an OV and assist in carrying out TB testing on farm and other OV duties as required.
- To maintain biosecurity for our farmers – clean car, overalls, boots, clothing etc.
- To help with the training and development of other team members, both through practical training and sharing of knowledge gained via CPD.
- To be actively involved in XLVets
- To give presentations/ assist in client education through writing the newsletter, discussion groups, etc
- Must be willing to perform out-of-hours cover to assure animal welfare as per the large animal team rota.
- To help achieve the development of Larkmead Vets business practices and commercial services and support the Larkmead values.
- To Attend team and practice meetings as required
- To perform such other comparable duties as may be required by the SMT.
- To abide by the code of conduct issued by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Other
- To be efficient, courteous and polite.
- To be concerned and helpful to colleagues, clients and their animals, under all conditions.
- To be keen, enthusiastic and willing to learn and an honest and reliable team member.
- To uphold the Larkmead Values.
This is not an exhaustive list and is subject to review on a regular basis.
If you are interested, please contact hr@larkmead.co.uk for more information or send us a covering letter with your CV.
