Veterinary Surgeon Recruitment

Recruitment of locum and permanent veterinary surgeons

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Recruitment of locum and permanent veterinary nurses

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Recruitment of Admin, Office & Assistant Vet practices

Who Are We

At Vet Search we’re passionate about the veterinary industry and animal welfare. We believe that this passion is key to helping us find the right candidates and matching them with the perfect jobs. With over 30 years of experience in veterinary recruitment we have the skills, expertise, and industry know how to help you find your next RVN, Vet, or Veterinary surgeon, as well as the support staff you need to keep your practice running smoothly and efficiently.

Whether you are a veterinary nurse looking for jobs, are interested in new veterinary surgery positions, or have recently qualified as an RVN and are seeking work, we can help. We’re experts in veterinary recruitment and have worked with some of the UK’s largest Veterinary Groups and helped them fill temporary, permanent, and locum vet and veterinary nurse jobs.

Based in Skipton, in North Yorkshire, we work with candidates and veterinary practices all over the UK. Our job starts with you: understanding what our clients and candidates need and want so we can present the best options that work for everyone.

We specialise in veterinary recruitment and have a wide range of locum and permanent jobs for RVNs, vets, surgeons, and support staff of all levels available in practices across the UK. Unlike a lot of other recruitment firms, we solely focus on the veterinary industry and all our team have unrivalled expertise in this field.

Vet Search provides honest and transparent recruitment solutions within the veterinary industry. Whatever your needs, whether you are a candidate or client, we will work with you to ensure that your criteria and goals are achieved.

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Temporary, Permanent, and Locum Vet and RVN Jobs in the UK

Browse our latest job opportunities and the positions that we are currently recruiting for below. Use the search box to search by keywords, category, job type, and location to quickly find the right role for you.

Locum
Posted 4 weeks ago

Norwich based independent practice seeking a locum Vet to provide cover between 20th and 23rd March.

The practice is also keen to secure ongoing locum cover and will gladly accept week block of availability.

Newly refurbish and well-equipped including x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopes, and a laser therapy machine.

You will be confident with routine surgery and consults and there will be very little or no sole charge.

Shifts are 8am-5pm and 9am-6.30pm with OOHs.

Accommodation is available, and use of the practice van can also be provided if needed.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity! Register your interest now following this link: https://forms.office.com/e/g64rzshnJM

Job Features

Hours8am-5pm and 9am-6.30pm
Pay Rate£450 - £500 per day
ExtrasAccommodation & vehicle

Norwich based independent practice seeking a locum Vet to provide cover between 20th and 23rd March. The practice is also…

Posted 4 weeks ago

Vet Search is currently seeking a Locum Vet with any availability throughout March to help cover a small animal practice near the Essex/London border. Accommodation available on site.

Available shifts:

Monday 4th March

• Tuesday 5th March

• Friday 8th March

• Wednesday 20th March

• Thursday 21st March

• Friday 22nd March

• Monday 25th March

• Tuesday 26th March

• Wednesday 27th March

• Thursday 28th March

• Saturday 30th March

Your assistance with any availability would be greatly appreciated. Please click the link to register your interest and availability: https://forms.office.com/e/g64rzshnJM

Alternatively, please get in touch if you would like to discuss other locum or permanent job opportunities.

Job Features

Hours9am-7pm
Pay Rate£450-£510 p/hr DOE

Vet Search is currently seeking a Locum Vet with any availability throughout March to help cover a small animal practice…

Permanent
Posted 7 months ago

Are you a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for an exciting opportunity? Join a well-established, friendly mixed practice in Glasgow.

Here, you'll find an amazing support network from the team of vets, ACA’s, and receptionists, plus top-notch facilities including cutting-edge Karl Storz laparoscopy equipment, a fully-equipped lab with advanced haematology, biochemistry, and monitoring capabilities, an ultrasound scanner, digital radiography (with a dental x-ray machine), an endoscope, and state-of-the-art dental equipment.

Your duties will involve a rota system, caring for both medical and surgical patients post-op, assisting in the theatre and prep area, managing pharmacy orders and stock control, and providing care to isolation patients. The best part? No on-call duties, and you'll work 1 in 4.

We offer an extremely competitive salary and a host of incredible benefits:

 6 weeks of paid holiday, including bank holidays

 £600.00 CPD Allowance per annum

 Health Shield - comprehensive contributions for health and wellbeing treatments, from dentistry to sports massage

 RCVS Membership paid

 One other membership subscription

VDS cover

 Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, and surrogacy pay

Discounted veterinary fees

 My Perks - offers, discounts, and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment, and more

 Cycle to Work scheme

 CPD/training support

 Company sick pay

Colleague engagement survey

 Annual pay reviews

 Focus on employee wellbeing

Career progression opportunities

If you're a compassionate RVN seeking a fulfilling career get in touch with us today! To see how we can help with your job search.

Job Features

Job CategoryPermanent RVN, RVN
HoursFull time
Salaryup to £29,000 DOE
PrerequisitesRCVS registration and right to work in the UK

Are you a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for an exciting opportunity? Join a well-established, friendly mixed practice in Glasgow.…

Permanent
Berkshire
Posted 7 months ago

Berkshire

Our client a small animal first opinion practice in Berkshire is looking for a Deputy Head RVN to join their team. The team consists of a team of 4 vets, 3 RVNs, 1 student nurse, 2 VCA and a number of support staff. The ideal candidate will be a good all-rounder and have good customer service skills.

Full or part-time role with 1:4 Weekends.
Salary up to £32,000 DOE

Benefits:
Enhanced annual leave – 28 days including bank holidays rising to 33 days including bank holidays.
Dedicated and generous CPD allowance including 5 paid days to attend.
Private Health Cover
Enhanced sick leave pay.
Contributory pension scheme
Paid memberships (RCVS, VDS, BVA)
No OOH

Get in touch now to find out more about these exciting opportunities!

Job Features

Job CategoryDeputy Head Veterinary Nurse
HoursFull time or part-time considered
SalaryUp to £32,000 DOE
PrerequisitesRCVS registration/ Right to work in the UK/ min 2 years RVN experience

Berkshire Our client a small animal first opinion practice in Berkshire is looking for a Deputy Head RVN to join…

Locum
Manchester
Posted 1 year ago

Locum Vet cover required in Manchester for the following dates. If you have availability that doesn't match these, please get in touch anyway as some can be swapped around.

9am-7pm - mix of consuts & routine surgery.

Monday 6th March

Tuesday 7th March

Monday 13th March

Tuesday 14th March

Thursday 16th March

Friday 17th March

Monday 20th March

Tuesday 21st March

Monday 27th March

Tuesday 28th March

Monday 3rd April

Tuesday 4th April

Monday 10th & Tuesday 11th April

Job Features

Job CategoryVeterinary Surgeon
SalaryUp to £470 per day
PrerequisitesRCVS registration. Own VDS cover.

Locum Vet cover required in Manchester for the following dates. If you have availability that doesn’t match these, please get…

Locum
Leicestershire
Posted 1 year ago

Due to expansion, we are looking for a locum Vet to support this growing practice while they recruit an additional permanent colleague.

Days are flexible, ideally 4 days per week, however, fewer days will be considered if you are able to offer ongoing availability.

Shifts are generally 9am-7pm with a mixture of consults and routine surgery.

To find out more, or to discuss your availability, please contact Vet Search.

Job Features

Job CategoryVeterinary Surgeon
Hours9am-7pm
SalaryUp to £500 per ay

Due to expansion, we are looking for a locum Vet to support this growing practice while they recruit an additional…

Permanent
Renfrewshire, Scotland
Posted 1 year ago

A mixed animal practice in Renfrewshire is looking for a compassionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team.

The practice has great facilities including fully equipped laboratory with the latest haematology, biochemistry, electrolyte and therapeutic monitoring, ultrasound scanner, digital radiography, including dental x-ray machine, endoscope, and the latest dental machine, instruments and equipment.

This role is perfect for someone who wants to get stuck in, as the duties are given on a rota system consisting of both medical and surgical patients post-op, assisting Vets in both theatre and prep area, ordering and stock control of pharmacy, caring for isolation patients, and laboratory work.

The role is full-time1:4 Saturdays

Job Features

Job CategoryRegistered Veterinary Nurse
HoursFull time
SalaryUp to £28,000 DOE

A mixed animal practice in Renfrewshire is looking for a compassionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team. The practice…

Locum
Stockport
Posted 1 year ago

Easter and summer locum shifts available!

Vet Search is supporting a small animal practice in Stockport with their search for a Locum RVN to cover annual leave dates.

Opening hours are from 8am-6.30 and shift time can be flexible. No bank holidays, weekends or OOHs.

If you can offer any availability during these dates, or wish to discuss work for other availability, please get in touch.

Job Features

Job CategoryLocum RVN
HoursFull or part time available
SalaryUp to £23 per hour

Easter and summer locum shifts available! Vet Search is supporting a small animal practice in Stockport with their search for…

Locum
Nottingham
Posted 1 year ago

We have various shifts available throughout October, November and December in Nottingham. Accommodation is available if needed.

October 26th and 27th 9am-6.30pm

November 11th  and 22nd 9am - 6.30pm  

November 23rd 8.30am - 5.30pm

December 11th, 23rd, 21st and 31st 8.30am-5.30pm

December 13th, 20th, 22nd, 28th and 29th 9am-6.30pm

You will be supported by a friendly team of Vets, Nurses, VCA’s and Receptionists. The clinic benefits from separate dental, x-ray, lab and ultrasound suites, two operating theatres, six consulting rooms and an open, spacious prep area, separate dog and cat recovery wards and walk-in isolation. There is also a comfortable staff room where you can relax and enjoy your break.

To find out more, or to discuss any availability, please get in touch.

Job Features

Job CategoryLocum Veterinary Surgeon
HoursVarious
SalaryUp to £550 per day.

We have various shifts available throughout October, November and December in Nottingham. Accommodation is available if needed. October 26th and…

Locum
Barnsley
Posted 1 year ago

We are currently looking to fill some date throughout October, November and December, for an independent practice in Barnsley:

Please see below for dates and shift times. If you can offer any availability, please get contact us:

19th October - 9.30am - 7pm

20th October - 8.00am - 5.30pm

10th Nov - 8.00am - 5.30pm

11th Nov - 9.30am - 7pm

23rd Nov - 9.30am - 7pm

24th Nov - 8.00am - 5.30pm

26th Nov - 9am - 3pm

30th Nov & 1st Dec - 9.30am - 7pm

14th Dec - 8.00am - 5.30pm

16th Dec - 9.30am - 7pm

17th Dec - 9am - 3pm

28th & 29th Dec - 9.30am - 7pm

31st Dec - 9am - 3pm

Job Features

Job CategoryLocum Veterinary Surgeon
HoursVarious
SalaryUp to £500 per day

We are currently looking to fill some date throughout October, November and December, for an independent practice in Barnsley: Please…

Permanent
Falkirk
Posted 2 years ago

A new opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Nurse to join a busy 5 Vet practice conveniently located between Glasgow and Edinburgh.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the discharge of in-patients, training junior nurses and supporting students in practice, running in house lab samples and organising repeat prescriptions and nurse consults.

The role would suit someone looking for development and progression and will have the opportunity grow the role and help build on the quality care that is already offered.

 You will be confident with keeping on top of practise protocols and procedures and possess excellent organisational skills.

Benefits include:

  • Salary of £30,000.
  • Relocation package of up to £2000.
  • £750 CPD allowance and 2 days paid CPD leave per year.
  • RCVS, VDS & BVNA fees paid.
  • Access to a large amount of in-house training, including head nurse training scheme.
  • 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
  • Annual pay reviews.
  • Additional paid leave for exceptional attendance.
  • Pension Scheme.
  • Discounts on retail, entertainment and meals out.

If you are interested in this position and would like to find out more, please contact Vet Search.

📱01756 639078

📱 WhatsApp 07515695520

💻alexis@vet-search.co.uk

Job Features

Job CategoryRegistered Veterinary Nurse
HoursFull time and part time hours considered.
Salary£30,000
PrerequisitesRCVS registration or eligibility to apply.

A new opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Nurse to join a busy 5 Vet practice conveniently located between Glasgow…

Permanent
Devon
Posted 2 years ago

Is a relaxing stroll along the beach before or after work your thing?

Are you considering a new opportunity as a Head Vet Nurse?

If so, this could be for you - Vet Search is supporting a successful, independent practice in Devon with their search for a Head Veterinary Nurse.

The position is full time, working either 4 or 5 days per week with 1:4 weekends on-call. You will be generously rewarded for OOHs call-outs.

  • The surgery is well equipped including digital X-ray, colour doppler ultrasound, digital tonometry, capnography, oxygen generators, ECG and in-house lab.
  • You will join a team of experienced Vets and RVNs, and competent and friendly SVNs, ANAs, receptionists.
  • Excellent salary upwards of £32,000 DOE, and generous CPD allowance.

If you are interested and would like to find out more, please contact Vet Search.

📱01756 639078

📱 WhatsApp 07515695520

💻alexis@vet-search.co.uk

Job Features

Job CategoryHead Veterinary Nurse
HoursFull Time - 40 hours per week
Salary£32,000 plus DOE.
PrerequisitesRCVS registered Veterinary Nurse with at least 2 years UK experience.

Is a relaxing stroll along the beach before or after work your thing? Are you considering a new opportunity as…

Permanent
Wiltshire
Posted 2 years ago

Due to recent growth, we are looking for an enthusiastic, recently qualified RVN, or 2nd year student to join an expanding practice in Wiltshire.

The successful candidate will join a close-knit, diverse, and fun team, which includes RVNs holding the Advanced Diploma in Veterinary Nursing. You will enjoy a busy yet supportive environment in which newly or soon-to-be qualified nurses can develop and flourish.

The main surgery has tier 3 Veterinary Hospital status, and has gained the ISFM Cat Friendly Practice silver award. It is equipped to a very high standard, including direct digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, laparoscopy, video endoscopy (bronchoscopy, gastroscopy, rigid endoscopy), and in-house laboratory (with lab tech). Advanced soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery is performed in-house.

We are looking for a committed individual, proud of their profession and eager to learn in a progressive and fun atmosphere.

Key Benefits

  • Professional fees paid, including RCVS, VDS, and BVN.
  • 6 weeks holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays).
  • Opportunity to buy and sell holidays.
  • Enhanced sick, maternity, and paternity pay.
  • No out-of-hours.
  • 1:8 weekend days, with time off in lieu.
  • Excellent CPD allowance.
  • Wellbeing package.
  • Career progression opportunities.

If you would like to find out more about joining this friendly and supportive team, please get in touch.

📱01756 639078

📱 WhatsApp 07515695520

💻alexis@vet-search.co.uk

Job Features

Job CategoryRVN, SVN
HoursFull and part time considered.
SalaryNegotiable - dependant on experience

Due to recent growth, we are looking for an enthusiastic, recently qualified RVN, or 2nd year student to join an…

Permanent
Wiltshire
Posted 2 years ago

Following recent growth, a position has become available for an enthusiastic, recently qualified RVN, or 2nd year student.

The successful applicant will join a close-knit, diverse, and fun team, which includes RVNs holding the Advanced Diploma in Veterinary Nursing. The team is proud of the care they provide, and offer a busy yet supportive environment in which newly or soon to qualify veterinary nurses can develop.

The main surgery has tier 3 Veterinary Hospital status, and has gained the ISFM Cat Friendly Practice silver award. It is equipped to a very high standard, including direct digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, laparoscopy, video endoscopy (bronchoscopy, gastroscopy, rigid endoscopy), and in-house laboratory (with lab tech). Advanced soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery is performed in-house.

We are looking for a committed individual, proud of their profession and eager to learn in a progressive and fun atmosphere.

Key Benefits

  • Professional fees paid, including RCVS, VDS, and BVN.
  • 6 weeks holiday.
  • Opportunity to buy and sell holiday.
  • Enhanced sick, maternity, and paternity pay.
  • No out-of-hours.
  • 1:8 weekend days with time off in lieu.
  • Excellent CPD allowance.
  • Wellbeing package.
  • Career development.

To find out more about this and other vacancies, or to discuss your job search criteria, please contact Vet Search.

📱01756 639078 / WhatsApp 07515695520

💻alexis@vet-search.co.uk

Job Features

Job CategoryRVN, Student Veterinary Nurse, SVN
HoursFull and part time hours considered.
SalaryOpen to discussion - dependent on experience.

Following recent growth, a position has become available for an enthusiastic, recently qualified RVN, or 2nd year student. The successful…

Permanent
South Wales
Posted 2 years ago

Small animal practice in South Wales is seeking a New Graduate Veterinary Surgeon to join their expanding team!

The busy and thriving clinic offers an interesting and varied caseload where no two days are the same. They are a Gold Standard Cat Friendly practice and pride themselves on our clinical standards and patient care.

The successful candidate will join a four-Vet team with a range of experience and expertise, supported by an experienced and enthusiastic nursing team.

As a small team, there is a lot of opportunity to learn with experienced support, and you will have less competition for the interesting cases. They are expanding rapidly and hope that the right candidate will be able to grow with them.

You will be part of a Graduate Development Programme where you can embrace a blended learning approach of training days, in-house mentoring, CPD, and clinical practice, creating a varied platform for you to grow and develop as a Veterinary Surgeon. You will be offered both supportive one-to-one and group mentoring sessions for engagement and interaction, as you develop an invaluable skillset. From surgical/medical experience, to enjoying teamwork, providing refined customer service, and gaining business knowledge to support the security of great patient care.

With a dedicated cat area with ISFM gold accreditation, and all the usual kit (digital x-ray, ultrasound, etc.), there are plenty of opportunities for surgical time with a high first opinion caseload.

  • The position is ideally full time working 4 days per week, 9am-6pm, however, flexibility for different hours or part-time working is possible.
  • 1:3 – 1:4 Saturday mornings, working 9-12.
  • No OOH.

Benefits include:

  • 5 weeks holiday, plus bank holidays.
  • Healthcare plan offering wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments, from dentistry to sports massage.
  • RCVS, VDS, and one other professional subscription paid.
  • Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay.
  • Discounted veterinary fees.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Company sick pay.
  • Regular pay reviews.
  • Focus on employee wellbeing.
  • Career progression opportunities.

For further details, or to discuss your job search criteria, please contact Vet Search.

📱01756 639078 / WhatsApp 07515695520

💻alexis@vet-search.co.uk

🌐 www.vet-search.co.uk

Job Features

Job CategoryGraduate Vet
HoursFull and part time considered.
Salary£32,000
PrerequisitesRCVS registration or eligibility to apply.

Small animal practice in South Wales is seeking a New Graduate Veterinary Surgeon to join their expanding team! The busy…


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