Consult Only Vet - Small Animal

Vet Record Careers; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary group in Bath is seeking a Consult Only Vet to join their team. This role focuses on providing exceptional clinical care and building client relationships without sole charge responsibilities. The position offers flexible working hours, a supportive environment, and numerous benefits including a CPD allowance and private medical insurance.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

£1250 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Flexible voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree required.
• Interest in consulting and building client relationships.
• Entry-level position suitable for new graduates.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical care.
• Maintain high standards of client communication.
• Support continuity of care as a consult-only vet.

Skills

Clinical care

Client communication

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consult Only Vet to join our team at Bath Vet Group. The successful candidate will deliver exceptional clinical care and maintain high standards of client communication.

This role is suitable for both full and part-time applicants. Usual working hours are from 9am-7pm, 4 days a week, with 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (9am-1pm) at Rosemary Lodge. There are no OOH requirements.

Join our supportive team

Rosemary Lodge is located in Bath, a historic city. The hospital is a long-established Tier 3 facility equipped with MRI, CT, digital X-ray, dental X-ray, and in-house diagnostics. Our satellite branches vary but all have dedicated teams and friendly clients. We focus on staff wellbeing, encouraging skill development through in-house learning and CPD, with many team members holding certificates. The group employs 110 staff members. Bath Veterinary Referrals, based at Rosemary Lodge, includes both Medicine Clinicians and Surgeons.

About the role

This position is ideal for a vet interested in consulting and building client relationships. Promoting continuity of care is a priority, and a consult-only vet would support this. You will be based at Rosemary Lodge Hospital, working as part of a team of 5 vets, with no sole charge responsibilities.

If you're interested, please get in touch!

Our commitment to our employees

We value our staff as key to our success. Benefits include:

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay
• Wellbeing initiatives

Development opportunities

• £1250 CPD allowance plus 40 hours paid CPD leave
• Support for certificates
• Learning via IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
• Research funding opportunities
• £1250 annual Care Fund for each vet
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional benefits

• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• Schemes for greener commuting, including Cycle to Work and Green Cars
• Flexible voluntary benefits
• Discounts with retailers
• Discounted pet treatments at IVC practices

We are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Belonging. As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Veterinary