Vet Vacancies
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The following advert was submitted to the vet record on 1st April 2008. Applications for both positions have now closed and we are in the process of conducting interviews for the shortlisted candidates.
Please do not send in your application for these positions. Should we not fill the positions then we will reopen the applications via this page. If we successfully fill the roles then we will update this page accordingly in the coming weeks.
1st Opinion Vets Required for London Vet Hospital
We are an accredited BVHA Veterinary Hospital practice situated on the Kent/London border. Our vibrant practice has a busy caseload of both 1st opinion and referral work. We employ 18 vets including several certificate/diploma holders and are equipped to the very highest standard possible.
Hospital Vet Required (Click here for job description.)
Your role will be to provide 1st opinion consulting, general surgical and medical services from our Tier 3 hospital. You will work well within a team but must have confidence to manage cases independently and proactively during weekend shift work. You will also have a strong understanding of customer needs and possess excellent client care skills.
MRCVS status and the ability to handle general surgical/medical cases (including emergencies) confidently are essential. Enrolment in a certificate or a willingness to further your studies is desirable.
You will enjoy an enviable work pattern of 7½ days on in 14, including alternate weekend consulting duties. Your on call responsibilities will be 1 weeknight in 21 with no weekend out of hours. You will enjoy significantly above SPVS average earnings potential, enviable CPD funding and 5 weeks holiday per year.
New Graduate Required (Click here for job description.)
Based at our hospital, your role will be to provide 1st opinion consulting, general surgical and medical services across our award winning group. As a new graduate you can expect fantastic support to ensure you develop the right habits and skills providing you with an excellent start to your first opinion career.
You will be expected to complete your RCVS PDP and will receive unrivalled support from our energetic team to help you achieve year one competencies. MRCVS status is a prerequisite for this position.
Interested applicants should send a CV and covering letter stating clearly which position you are applying for via post or email to Dave Nicol, Parkvets Veterinary Hospital, 53-55 Maidstone Road, Footscray, Kent DA14 5HB, email dave.nicol@parkvets.com.
Closing date for applications is 1st May 2008. All enquires handled in the strictest confidence.
Related Links
Read the content below to get a better flavour about what we do and our working culture.
An overview of life at Parkvets - does what it says on the tin!
Life as a veterinary assistant - the view from a colleague.
Feedback from a client - how what we do impacts on our clients.
Feedback form a final year student - the learning culture at Parkvets.
Message from the boss - why it all began.
Ready to Apply? Send Us Your CV Now!
- Email it to Dave Nicol at: dave.nicol@parkvets.com.
- Or snail mail it to: Dave Nicol, Parkvets Veterinary Hospital, 53-55 Maidstone Road, Footscray, Sidcup, Kent DA14 5HB.
- Or download our online application form (MS word doc).
