Mixed large animal vet (Farm and Equine) (P/T)

Cvsvets; Whetsted; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Kent is seeking a part-time large animal vet to join their team. The role involves working in a fully equipped facility and provides care for a mix of farm and equine animals. The ideal candidate will have clinical experience and a strong passion for veterinary medicine. Benefits include 25 days of annual leave, paid subscription fees, and generous CPD opportunities. Flexible hours and a supportive team environment are also offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Paid RCVS and VDS fees

Fully funded CPD opportunities

Extra day leave for first 5 years

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Colleague discount on pet products

Access to company share-save scheme

Qualifications

• Several years of clinical experience.
• Ability to work independently to high clinical standards.
• Passion for veterinary medicine.

Responsibilities

• Work in a fully equipped clinic with various facilities.
• Participate in large animal on-call rota.
• Provide veterinary care for a variable caseload including farm and equine work.

Skills

Clinical experience

Teamwork

Enthusiasm for animal care

Independent work

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting new opportunity for a large animal vet to join our fantastic team at Putlands Veterinary Surgery in Paddock Wood, Kent.

Our RCVS accredited practice cares for Small Animal, Farm and Equine patients and has been established since 1977! We are a forward‑thinking clinic and offer an extensive range of both medical and surgical services on site. Your new role will involve working in our fully equipped clinic which includes facilities such as x‑ray, Easi‑scan ultrasound, endoscope, in‑house haematology/biochemistry machine, motorised equine dental rasp and ram/bull fertility testing equipment. We have a variable caseload including beef, sheep, dairy, camelid and smallholder clients, alongside first‑opinion equine cases. The practice is fortunate to have a large animal prep room, equine stocks, lambing shed and stabling facilities on site to allow us to further work up cases as needed.

Team and Culture

We have an experienced and friendly team of vets and nurses to support you and our whole team is always willing to help and support each other. We are looking for someone who shares our values of teamwork, enthusiasm and passion for animal care. This role is truly mixed, with equal farm and equine work, but could be tailored to your preferences or strengths.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have a few years of clinical experience, be able to work independently to excellent clinical standards and be enthusiastic and passionate about veterinary medicine. This position is part‑time, to include an equal share of the large animal on‑call rota, currently 1:4, with time back in lieu. We can be flexible on hours/rota pattern to suit. A pool vehicle is provided. Working hours between Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm. FTE salary of £45k‑£50k depending experience.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent) with ourBuy/Sell holiday scheme – allowing you to purchase an additional two weeks of annual leave
• RCVS, VDS and subscription fees paid
• Generously encouraged and fully funded CPD – abundant opportunities within the business aided by internal and external development courses and programmes
• Receive an extra day leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS
• Cycle to work scheme and subsidised gym membership
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme – automatic enrolment and completely hassle free
• Access to First Aid for Mental Health and Wellbeing Champions across CVS and 300 trained CVS colleagues in this role
• Colleague discount on pet products and treatments including free consults, cost‑price drugs and a discount to our online pharmacy, Animed.
• Access to the company share‑save scheme

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