Veterinary Clinician

Labcorp; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Sign-on bonus (subject to criteria)

Competitive salary

Optional private health insurance

CPD allowance

Paid professional memberships

On-site gym

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization in Huntingdon seeks a Clinical Veterinarian II to join a team of 6 vets. This role is ideal for those wanting to use their veterinary skills in a research setting without previous experience necessary, as training will be provided. Key responsibilities include treating laboratory animals and advising scientific staff. The position offers a competitive salary, relocation package, and various perks, including an on-site gym and CPD allowance.

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree required, with the ability to work in a laboratory setting.
• Membership with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons is essential.
• Basic veterinary consultation and surgery skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Treat sick and injured laboratory animals.
• Advise scientific staff on veterinary matters.
• Teach animal technicians and support staff.
• Complete certification paperwork for laboratory processes.
• Provide ethical support and advice following the 3 Rs.
• Perform scientific procedures applying expertise in anesthesia.

Skills

Veterinary consultation

Surgery across all species

Knowledge of lab animal techniques

Education

Veterinary degree

Membership with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

Job description

Clinical Veterinarian II

Labcorp, Huntingdon, England, United Kingdom

Labcorp is searching for a Clinical Veterinarian II to join their team in Huntingdon, UK. If you are looking to apply your veterinary skills in a research environment, we may be the right fit.

We are a team of 6 vets and 1 vet nurse working in pre‑clinical contract research, looking to replace a team member who recently emigrated. No prior research experience is required; we provide training in lab‑specific veterinary medicine. Basic veterinary consultation and surgery across all species is essential. Lab animal experience is a plus.

The role offers a relocation package, sign‑on bonus (subject to criteria), competitive salary, a 37.5‑hour work week, generous pension contributions, optional private health insurance, CPD allowance, paid professional memberships, and other perks such as an on‑site gym and cycle‑to‑work scheme. Training on lab animal techniques and legislation is provided in‑house and via accredited courses. Work is performed under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 2012.

Typical responsibilities

• Treat sick and injured animals, including cases common in a laboratory setting.
• Advise scientific staff on veterinary matters.
• Teach animal technicians and support staff.
• Complete certification paperwork for imports, exports, quarantine.
• Provide ethical support and advice in alignment with the 3 Rs.
• Perform scientific procedures such as ophthalmology or surgery, applying expertise in anesthesia, aseptic technique, and analgesia.

Education Required

• Veterinary degree and membership with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.

Desired Experience (Not Required)

• Significant demonstrable veterinary clinical experience.
• Knowledge of small and large animals used in research.
• Ability to work in a laboratory setting with laboratory animals.

Labcorp is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging, does not tolerate harassment or discrimination, and makes employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, family or parental status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable law.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care