Equine Ambulatory Vet – Vectis Equine Vets

Come to an equine practice with a difference – our catchment area is 23 miles x 12 miles, with an enthusiastic, happy team who enjoy working in a growing practice with great equipment and have time for life outside work. If that sounds too good to be true then come and visit us on the beautiful Isle of Wight to see what we do.

To start Feb/March 23 we are ideally we are looking for a full time vet (4 to 4.5 day week) but we value our staff and believe that the best care is given by vets that are happy in their work, so package can be tailored to suit individual’s needs and part time is a possibility if wanted.

100% equine in friendly, ambulatory, independent practice. Join a supportive team environment with a broad vet mixture of certificate holder, new graduates and recently graduated vets providing high quality care to patients, whilst ensuring an excellent work/life balance. Ambulatory but with our own stocks, hard trot up and ménage at local livery yard when required. Caseload is mainly pleasure horses and sport horses, with some FEI riders as well as over 120 donkeys at the IOW Donkey Sanctuary. .

We would love a vet with at least 2 years experience in clinical practice, but an enthusiastic recent graduate would also be welcome. The role would suit someone looking to work towards a certificate or a parent looking for a job that allows professional satisfaction as well as time at home with the family.

The island measures 23 miles by 12 miles meaning short journeys between calls and out of hours leaving time to take advantage of the amazing outdoor pursuits the island has to offer riding, sailing, walking, cycling, surfing, running ….

The practice continues to invest in both staff and equipment with a generous CPD allowance and modern equipment including digital ultrasound, fully battery powered DR x-ray system, battery powered gastroscope, endoscope, motorised dental tools etc.

Originally the practice was a branch of The Liphook Equine Hospital but became independent in 2012. We retain close ties with Liphook and their European specialists visit regularly for referral opinions or surgeries allowing you to stay involved in referral work ups.

£1500 CPD allowance, plus in house CPD and further study towards a certificate supported and encouraged.
4.5 day working week with additional day off after a weekend on call.
23 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays.
Comprehensive private medical plan, Company van, i-phone, surface-pro laptop and uniform provided.
VDS cover included
8.30am start, 5.30pm finish
bonus payments for every OOH call.
Quiet OOH covering small geographical area.

Full more information call Kate (vet director) on 07825747419 or Claudine (assistant) on 07710 062077
Or come and visit the practice to see what we can offer.

Please apply with CV to [email protected]. Closing date 1st December.