Clinical Veterinarian in First Opinion Equine Practice (Senior Clinical Veterinarian)
Location: Cambridge Vet School, Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge
Are you passionate about first-opinion equine work and teaching? Do you want to be part of a dedicated team of ambulatory and clinic-based equine vets who combine clinical work with teaching the equine vets of the future? If so, the Department of Veterinary Medicine at Cambridge Vet School has an exciting opportunity for you!
Role Overview: We are looking to expand our Ambulatory service offering and seek an experienced Clinical Veterinarian in First Opinion Equine Practice to join our dynamic Ambulatory team. As a Senior Clinical Veterinarian, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality clinical services and teaching final-year veterinary students during their equine clinical rotations.
What We Offer:
- Salary: Up to £58,596 per annum depending on experience, plus additional remuneration for out-of-hours duties.
- Working Pattern and Contract: Full time and Permanent. We also welcome applications from individuals seeking part-time or flexible working arrangements.
- Annual Leave: 41 days per year including bank holidays, pro rata for part-time.
- Professional Development: 10 days per year for Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Work-Life Balance: Planned admin time, good social/team time, and a supportive team environment.
- Pension Scheme: Very generous pension scheme.
- Enhanced Benefits: Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay and professional well-being support.
- Employee Discounts: Retail discounts at over 2,000 stores and travel benefits through our benefits platform (Cambens).
- Development Opportunities: Be part of a historic and award-winning University and veterinary school. Development of professional interests and leadership skills encouraged and fully supported.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide a high standard of clinical service in equine general practice as a senior member of the team.
- Support the Principal Clinical Veterinarian in Equine General Practice.
- Participate in the teaching and mentorship of veterinary students as part of their equine clinical rotations.
- Contribute to the expansion and enhancement of our first-opinion equine services.
- Engage in out-of-hours rota which attracts additional remuneration.
About Us:
We are an independent equine practice operating out of the vet school site including the Queens Veterinary School Hospital. You will be working alongside a diverse and integrated equine clinical team and embedded within a wider community of clinicians and support staff dedicated to providing compassionate veterinary clinical services to patients and clients in the Cambridgeshire area. Cambridge Equine provides ambulatory services within a 40-mile radius of the vet school, supported by outstanding clinic facilities including a new indoor menage, several well-equipped treatment rooms with stocks, full-surgical facilities, and an impressive array of equipment. Our team includes equine RVNs, experienced techs, with support from specialists in anaesthesia, clinical pathology and radiology.
Requirements:
- Membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
- Significant experience in equine general practice.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Passion for teaching and mentoring veterinary students.
Informal Enquiries:
For informal enquiries, please contact Craig Rutland, Principal Clinical Veterinarian in Equine General Practice, via email: cr763@cam.ac.uk.
We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.
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Please quote reference PP43321 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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Join us in shaping the future of equine veterinary practice and education at Cambridge Vet School!