Castle View Veterinary Hospital - Wakefield Yorkshire

CVS UK Ltd is the largest Veterinary Employer in the UK and is looking for a skilled veterinary surgeon for the position of Clinical Director at our Wakefield practice, Castle View Veterinary Hospital. This will require a colleague with the experience and ambition necessary to run their own practice supported by a Regional Director.
Castleview currently is a 3 vet practice, our 2 current vets are young and enthusiastic and also very keen to learn from a more experienced colleague. OOH emergency work is contracted out to ensure a good work/life balance. Inpatients are transferred at weekends to an emergency clinic and are monitored in house overnight by nurses Monday to Friday. We have a very committed nursing team all in various stages of training led by an experienced Qualified VN.
The practice is equipped to a very high standard, including high quality Ultrasound diagnostic equipment. Investment in equipment and facilities is ongoing and is designed to ensure that we fully capitalise on the skills and expertise of our vets and nurses.
CVS aims to provide clients with the highest possible standard of both clinical and customer care therefore we are seeking a proactive team leader who will welcome the opportunity to put forward ideas and influence decisions that will impact on the growth and development of the practice. CPD is actively encouraged and we will support you to ensure that you can maximise your potential and perhaps study towards further qualifications.
CVS offers an excellent package of benefits and structured career development opportunities to suit all specialist interests, including business management. (September 2008)

Animal Health Centre in Barry – Vale of Glamorgan

We are looking to appoint an Experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team, on a permanent basis. Two branch practice with no out of hours. You should be self motivated with excellent communication & client care skills, commercial awareness and good clinical practice. If you want to help us to continue providing excellent clinical care we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV and covering letter to: Kirstie Kirk – Clinical Director BAHC, 51-53 Tynewydd Road, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan CF62 8AZ (July 2008)

Springfield Veterinary Group – South Yorkshire

Due to expansion an exciting opportunity has arisen within our 15 vet practice in Sheffield-Rotherham for two new or recent graduates to enter our clinical training programme. You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues and excellent nurses. This will ensure exposure to a wide range of clinical procedures with unrivalled support, in a friendly RCVS tier 3 practice committed to clinical excellence. We have a high standard of equipment (colour Doppler, ASIF, Scopes etc) to enable you to provide the best level of care. Training and CPD a priority. 'Vets Now' out of hours, 5 weeks holiday 1 week CPD, competitive salary with car and housing allowance. Apply to William Taylor BVMS MRCVS Clinical Director, Springfield Veterinary Group, 39 Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2AD. Tel: 01709 377241 Email:wtaylorvet@aol.com. Interviews week commencing 23rd June. (July 2008)

Evolution Animal Care, Doncaster, South Yorkshire

A fantastic opportunity for a new assistant to work in our established well-equipped, 3 vet, 100% small animal practice. Purpose built premises, strong nursing team(TP), good working/living conditions, 1 in 3 weekend rota, no on call, 1/2 day off per week. Accommodation available if required. Please contact: Mary Barthorpe, Practice Manager, Evolution Animal Care, 2 White Lane, Thorne, Doncaster DN8 5UJ. Tel 01405 812142 Email: marybarthorpe@waitrose.com (July 2008)

Nine Mile Veterinary Group, Berkshire

New/Recent Graduate – required for busy 6 vet small animal practice in Berkshire. Excellent facilities and support from experienced colleagues including certificate holders across a group of 30 vets. We are a well structured group and have an excellent track record with new gradates. You will be given plenty of encouragement and support. We are exceptionally well equipped including our own dedicated internal laboratory, endoscopy, doppler ultrasonography, access to MRI plus all the usual toys. This is a superb opportunity to start your career. In return we are looking for passion, enthusiasm and an ability to be part of a team. You will be encouraged to work up your own cases and supported to develop you career over, we hope, years with us. No OOH, generous CPD support and an excellent salary in a lovely area to work. For more information contact Alison Twitchen on alison@activevetcare.co.uk (July 2008)

County Vets Group, Staffordshire

County Vets is a progressive 3 centre, 8 Vet practice with first class premises and facilities including a newly purpose built surgery in Newcastle-under-Lyme and fully refurbished surgery in Alsager. We are RCVS accredited and a VNTP. We have an excellent opportunity for an Experienced Vet to join our enthusiastic and supportive team with outstanding Nurses, Vets and support staff. We nurture and expect clinical and surgical excellence, offering a generous CPD allowance and studying towards further qualifications is encouraged and fully funded. If you are committed to great animal care and client service - but also aspire to good work/life balance - then we can offer you a generous salary along with excellent rota with no out of hours and lots of time off to enjoy life. If you think you are the Vet for us then contact Ruth Parris on 07909 620283 for a chat or email: ruthparris@btinternet.com with your CV. (July 2008)

Active Vetcare Group, Berkshire

New/Recent Graduate required for busy 6 vet small animal practice in Berkshire. Excellent facilities and support from experienced colleagues including certificate holders across a group of 30 vets. We are a well structured group and have an excellent track record with new graduates and you will be given plenty of encouragement and support. We are exceptionally well equipped including our own dedicated internal laboratory, Referral Centre and MRI unit. This is a superb opportunity to start your career, in return we are looking for passion, enthusiasm and an ability to be part of a team. You will be encouraged to work up your own cases and supported to develop your career over, we hope, many years with us. No OOH, generous CPD support and an excellent salary in a lovely area to work. For more information contact Helen Shreeve at helens@activevetcare.co.uk (July 2008)

Button and Allen, Norfolk

We are a friendly Tier 3 SA Hospital looking for an Experienced Colleague to work in this pleasant seaside area. Our aim is to provide excellent client and animal care. We are well equipped with all the usual toys and have an outstanding nursing team. The practice is small so you can deliver the personal touch to your clients and follow your cases through. The rota is shared with a 1-in-8 on call so you also have ample free time to enjoy the excellent quality of life the area can offer. CPD is encouraged and funded. Please apply with CV to Alison Allen, the Veterinary Hospital, 221 Beccles Road, Gorleston, Norfolk, NR31 8BZ (July 2008)

The Old Golf House Veterinary Group, Norfolk

Exciting opportunity for two experienced vets or recent graduates to join a new clinical director to develop a busy four branch practice in a beautiful part of East Anglia. Would suit a veterinary couple or two individuals. Involves a share of out of hours/weekend rota.
Please send your CV to: Sasha Rukaber (Clinical Director) - The Old Golf House Veterinary Group, Brandon Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3NP. Email: sacha.rukaber@cvsvets.com Or to find out more about this opportunity telephone 01842 764844 (July 2008)

Castle View Vets, Wakefield

Exciting Opportunity available for a recently Qualified or New Graduate Vet at purpose built 100% small animal practice in West Yorkshire. No OOH, 1in 3 Saturday Mornings, Competitive salary. Opportunity to gain experience working along side an experienced supportive clinical team with generous cpd allowance. Please contact: Rhona Buchanan - 07773313254 email: rhonakbuchanan@aol.com (July 2008)

Regan & Colleagues, Bolton & Wigan, Greater Manchester

We have an opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our group of friendly and progressive small animal practices. We are looking to recruit an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with first-class client manner who is committed to great animal care. We also have an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon with lesser experience to join a team of 2 experienced Vets. In return for your commitment we are able to offer:
  • No out of hours work
  • 1 in 4 weekends with time off in lieu
  • Excellent rota - with an early finish every week
  • A good range of equipment
  • £1000 annual CPD allowance, RCVS and VDS subscription
  • Very competitive holidays and salary
  • The chance to be part of an enthusiastic and supportive team
Please write with your CV to: Kath Gradwell, Regan & Colleagues, 349/351 Bury Road, Bolton BL2 6BB. Telephone 01204 398427
or email kath-reganvets@btconnect.com  (April 2008)