Locum Veterinary Surgeon from 8 - 19th February (2-3 days each week). Mon-Fri ONLY, No OOH's or weekends. 

 North East England - REGION - Locum Veterinary Surgeon from  15-19th February - 1 WEEK (MON-FRI ONLY). 

Surrey - 15th February - 1 WEEK -   Experienced Locum Vet required - You will ideally have a minimum of 2 years experience and confident with some sole charge. Excellent communication with client is a must along with working within confident team. Accommodation available.

Locum Vet Surgeon – 100% Small Animal - Merseyside 

  Accommodation Provided if Required ·  £170 - £200 per day DOE   There is NO out of hours work involved with this vacancy.

There is just one month to left to enter the Veterinary Student Clinical Cases Study Awards 2010, sponsored by Cats Protection and Dogs Trust.

 An abandoned, epileptic American Bull Dog called Bentley has become a big hairy hero at Dogs Trust Evesham for raising the alarm after his canine carer collapsed unconscious while walking him.

Mat Cover Head Nurse – Herts - SH/2265

 1 vet small animal practice with 2 TVNs who are looking for a maternity cover Head Nurse to join its team.

The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified RVN, immediately available or at least available by the 8^th February as the existing nurse leaves on the 12^th Feb. You will have been a Head Nurse previously, be a self starter and be able to look after a team. Although no accommodation is on offer for this role, a competitive salary based on experience and with a branch network of some 50 branches, successful candidates will also benefit from extensive CPD.

For further information please call Steve Hamill on 01392 314781 or email giles.jacobs@rigvets.co.uk

 3 vet small animal practice who are looking for a Permanent Head Nurse to join its team. This is a busy rural practice who require an experienced qualified veterinary nurse to work with a team of 3 Trainee VNs, + 1 receptionist.

The ideal candidate will be immediately available, have been a Head Nurse previously, be methodical in nature and have the maturity to ensure that in the absence of the Practice Manager the branch runs efficiently. 43 hour working week salary is dependent upon experience but will likely fall within the £16-18k salary bracket. There is the opportunity to increase the salary with overtime or candidates can take time off in lieu.   As part of a branch network of some 50 branches successful candidates will also benefit from extensive CPD.    For further information please call Steve Hamill on 01392 314781 or email giles.jacobs@rigvets.co.uk

Perm Head Nurse – Herts - SH/6722 1 vet small animal practice with 2 TVNs who are looking for a permanent Head Nurse to join its team.

The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified RVN and immediately available. You will have been a Head Nurse previously, be a self starter and be able to look after a team.

Although no accommodation is on offer for this role, my client offers a competitive salary based on experience and with a branch network of some 50 branches, successful candidates will also benefit from extensive CPD.   For further information please call Steve Hamill on 01392 314781 or email giles.jacobs@rigvets.co.uk

Mat Cover Head Nurse – Kent - SH/6723

1 vet small animal practice with 1 RVN who are looking for a maternity cover Head Nurse to join its team.

The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified RVN and available by the 19^th April (existing nurse leaves on 4^th May) You will have been a Head Nurse previously, be a self starter and be able to look after a team. Although no accommodation is on offer for this role, my client offers a competitive salary based on experience and with a branch network of some 50 branches, successful candidates will also benefit from extensive CPD.   For further information please call Steve Hamill on 01392 314781 or email giles.jacobs@rigvets.co.uk

Perm RVN Night Nurse – Watford - SH/6724

6 vet small animal practice with 3 RVNs who are looking for a permanent qualified night nurse to join its team.

The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified RVN, immediately available and used to working in a busy practice.

Although no accommodation is on offer for this role, my client offers a competitive salary based on experience and with a branch network of some 50 branches, successful candidates will also benefit from extensive CPD.

For further information please call Steve Hamill on 01392 314781 or email giles.jacobs@rigvets.co.uk

Small Animal Vet – South Yorkshire - MS/6186

Busy 9 Vet, 14 support staff practice looking for experienced clinician to join the team. The practice is extremely well equipped and offering an environment in which to conduct thorough case work ups.   The practice conducts a large amount of surgical work without referral so this is a good opportunity to develop your surgical expertise.  Candidates with previous orthopaedics experience will be particularly welcomed.  The practice utilises an emergency service for out of hours care but you will be required to conduct occasional inpatient checks on a rota basis.  Weekends are worked on a 2 in 7 rota.  As well as an excellent basic salary you will receive benefits including accommodation if required, pension contribution and CPD support.  To apply for this role please contact Martin at RIG Vets on 01392 314070 and email your CV to martin.sandford@rigvets.co.uk

Mixed Vet or experienced Small Animal Vet – Nottinghamshire – MS/5467

3 vet mixed practice offering a great opportunity for a small animal vet to join the team.  With an established surgically biased vet already in place, we are looking for someone with a keen interest in medicine who might like to further this through studying for a certificate.  Candidates who are interested in some farm work will also be considered.  If you are looking to work in a well equipped practice working to very high clinical standards then this is the role for you.  My client offers a working environment that allows for extensive case work-ups.  Whilst there is an on call rota it can be seen as very non-onerous due to the limited number of call outs experienced.  You will however be rewarded financially for each call out which adds a good bonus to an already competitive base salary.  If you are interested please contact Martin on 01392 314070 and email your CV to martin.sandford@rigvets.co.uk

Emergency Out of Hours/Night Vet – Essex – MS/4237

Experienced small animal night vet required for fast growing modern practice in Essex.  This is a great opportunity to work in fantastically well equipped, purpose built premises.  With some crossover with the daytime staff including some evening consults, the focus of your role will be to deliver emergency companion animal care.  You will be working a flexible rota of successive nights to suit your needs.  You will need to demonstrate competence and confidence in dealing with all emergency cases and a passion for providing excellent client care.  The role offers a fantastic salary, bonus potential and a generous CPD allowance.  For more information or to apply, please call Martin on 01392 314783 or email your CV to martin.sandford@rigvets.co.uk

Small Animal Vet – Worcestershire – MS/4725

Small Animal Vet required to complete experienced team of three Vets.  It’s a friendly small animal practice where your days will be split between consults and surgery.  The majority of the work is routine surgery with some basic orthopaedics.  Vets are encouraged to work up their caseload and the practice is well equipped in order to support this.  The practice is encouraging of further study through CPD and would support anyone wishing to undertake a specialist certificate in a certain area of surgery or medicine.  They have a good support team and are a nurse training practice.  The rota includes one night per week, one part weekend and one full weekend in eight on call.  They are looking for someone with both the skills and the passion to provide exceptional client and patient care.  In return you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and good time off.  Please contact Martin on 01392 314070 and email your CV to martin.sandford@rigvets.co.uk

Small Animal Vet – Immediate Start Available - Lancashire – MS/5810

Fantastic opportunity for a Vet with post graduate experience to join a very friendly Lancashire based small animal practice as the second vet.  The ideal candidate will be confident with all routine small animal surgery and consults and be happy to work sole charge with excellent nurse support as required.  It is expected that you will provide an exceptional service to an established and loyal client base.  Your role will be to work up cases to the maximum of your ability and to closely monitor your case load to ensure clients and their pets are well looked after.   You will be joining an established team who are all committed to the continued growth and success of this family business.  Your ability to fit in to this team environment is as important as your technical competence.  You will not be working any hours on call and there are no late evenings.  There is a 1 in 2 Saturday mornings weekend rota.  An excellent salary and generous CPD allowance is on offer for the successful candidate.  For more information or to apply, please call Martin on 01392 314783 and email a CV to martin.sandford@rigvets.co.uk

Small Animal Vet – Tier Three Hospital – Greater Manchester – MS/2529

Experienced Small Animal Vet required to join an expanding practice in RCVS accredited Tier 3 Vet Hospital in Greater Manchester area.  You will be the second vet in a three vet team and your varied caseload will offer you the opportunity to develop both your surgical and medicine skills.  My client's practice is very well equipped and offers a great environment for you to fully work up your cases.  We are looking for a small animal vet with post-graduate experience who is confident and competent in all routine surgery.  An interest in orthopaedics would be advantageous as the vet this role replaces took most of this caseload.  With no on call work and only a 4.5 day week with Saturday mornings on a rota, this role offers a genuine work/life balance.  A competitive salary alongside accommodation and use of company vehicle is on offer for the successful candidate.  Please contact Martin at RIG Vets on 01392 314783 for more details and email your CV to martin.sandford@rigvets.co.uk

Mixed Vet or Experienced Small Animal Vet – Lincolnshire - MS/436

Modern, well equipped six vet practice in beautiful Lincolnshire seeks additional veterinary assistant.  My client’s main focus is small animal with minimal farm and equine cases.  Therefore we are looking for someone interested in providing the highest levels of companion animal care, with the willingness on occasion to work on larger animal cases.  My client might also consider someone with a 100% small animal focus.  With the support of a vastly experienced team you will be encouraged to work up your own cases within a busy and varied caseload.  This role could provide a great opportunity for a recently graduated vet to develop a broad range of skills.  You will work at both the main practice and the branch surgery with weekend and weeknight out of hours shared on a fair basis.  In addition to a competitive salary you will receive an excellent benefits package including an out of hours allowance, car allowance and CPD support.  For more information or to apply, please call Martin on 01392 314783 or email your CV to martin.sandford@rigvets.co.uk

Mixed Vet – North Yorkshire – MS/6173

Experienced Vet required for established seven vet mixed practice in East Yorkshire.  My client is looking for a confident and competent vet who will work on a genuine mixed caseload with a small animal bias.  On the large animal side you will be working mainly with sheep and cattle but with minimal equine.  The Vet team consists of both experience and recent graduates and is supported by a confident nursing staff.  The rota includes one night per week on call and one in four weekends.  My client offers a good salary as well as accommodation and a car.  For more information please call Martin on 01392 314070 and email your CV to martin.sandford@rigvets.co.uk

Small Animal Vet, No On Call - Modern Essex Practice – MS/4237

Immediate Start Available for Small Animal Vet at fantastic modern practice in Essex with no out of hours!  My client offers a great working environment with all the latest equipment and has an expanding client base to which they provide a quality service in an open surgery format.  You will be an experienced, confident and competent small animal vet with a passion for delivering the highest standards in care and customer service.  This is a great opportunity to work alongside five other vets with an excellent level of nursing support.  Weekends are worked on a rota basis.  In addition to a very good salary you will also benefit from generous CPD support and the opportunity to earn a bonus.  For more information or to apply, please call Martin on 01392 314783 or email your CV to martin.sandford@rigvets.co.uk

Small Animal Vet – Lancashire Coast – MS/2495

A well equipped RCVS accredited small animal practice on the Lancashire coast is looking for a confident Vet with post graduate experience to join their team.  The ideal candidate will be confident with all routine small animal surgery and consults and enjoy working up cases to a high level.  Specialist interests nurtured and supported.  This is a full time position with a 1 in 7 on call rota with no full weekends.  There is a competitive salary dependent on experience and generous CPD allowance.  For more information or to apply please call Martin at RIG Vet Recruitment on 01392 314070 and email your CV to martin.sandford@rigvets.co.uk

Small Animal Vet – North Yorkshire – MS/6158

Opportunity for experienced small animal vet to join very progressive multi-branch practice in Yorkshire.  If you're looking for a chance to develop your skills alongside certificate holders, where study for your own specialism will be supported and somewhere that you can practice to the highest possible standards then this is a great role for you.  We're looking for enthusiastic and committed vets who are seeking to take their career to the next level.  You can expect the support of an experienced nursing team who are well utlised in their roles.  There will be requirement to work one night per week on call and one weekend in four.  A generous salary coupled with a good budget for CPD is on offer.  Please apply with your CV to martin.sandford@rigvets.co.uk and call me Martin on 01392 314070. 

Small Animal Vet – Lancashire Coast – MS/5810/2

Fantastic opportunity for experienced small animal vet to join busy first opinion practice in coastal Lancashire.  Your role will be to work between two branch surgeries with all surgical work taking place at the main practice nearby.  You will need to demonstrate the confidence and ability to work in sole charge whilst at the branches where you will be carrying out consults only to a loyal and affluent client base.  You will have the opportunity to work up cases, utilising modern equipment and resources from the main practice.  We are seeking committed and enthusiastic vets with a real passion for delivering the highest levels of care.  There is a real opportunity to grow the practice - future growth could include recruitment of another vet plus the installation of surgical equipment to enable the branches to operate stand alone.  In addition to a good basic salary you will earn a profit related bonus.  The working week includes some Saturdays but no late nights and no on call!  Please contact Martin on 01392 314783 for more information and email your CV to martin.sandford@rigvets.co.uk  

Small Animal Vet – No On Call – West Yorkshire – MS/5037

Growing Small Animal practice in West Yorkshire requires an experienced companion animal vet.  You will be charged with running the branch sole charge but will receive continued support from colleagues at the main practice.  There is a real opportunity to be part of a fast growth practice that will reward both in terms of career development and financially.  There is no on call but you will be expected to work weekends on a rota.  For more information please call Martin at RIG Vets on 01392 314783 and email a CV to martin.sandford@rigvets.co.uk

Experienced Sole Charge Vet – East Midlands/Leicestershire – MS/6318

Practice in Leicestershire is looking to open new branches.  As a growing group of independent practices they are looking to identify suitably experienced vets to manage a branch in sole charge.  The practice will initially operate as a single vet site but staff numbers will increase along with the planned growth in turnover.  Each branch will run self sufficiently so you will have all the required tools at your disposal.  I am keen to speak with experienced vets with the appetite and business acumen to grow a practice from scratch.  You will of course receive the required financial support to enable you to achieve this goal.  Please call Martin at RIG Vets on 01392 314783 and email your CV to martin.sandford@rigvets.co.uk

Mixed Vet, Somerset, ref PV 3764

Great opportunity for someone to make a difference!  Our client is looking for someone with multiple experience.  The practice is mainly Equine and Small Animal however my client is looking for someone with some farm animal experience to help develop that side of the business. A true "James Herriott" style varied role where no two days are the same! Extensive equipment and the future possibility of becoming a partner in this expanding rural practice await the right candidate as well as a competitive reward package.  For more information or a confidential chat about the role call Pete on 01392 314784 or send your CV to giles.jacobs@rigvets.co.uk

Small Animal Vet, Glos, ref PV 1542

Forward thinking practice with all the mod cons is seeking a new addition to their team. NO ON CALL makes this particularly attractive coupled with a competitive reward package and holiday entitlement.  A supportive practice with visiting specialists for those who wish to pursue their dreams! For more information or a confidential chat about the role please call Pete on 01392 314070 or email your CV to giles.jacobs@rigvets.co.uk