Our ambulatory equine veterinary team is seeking a full-time vet with equine experience, for 12-month maternity cover from June 2025. As a practice we are flexible and whilst cover for a full year would be ideal, we may consider applicants for a shorter period, equally if mutually agreeable, this could progress to a permanent role.

Experienced, Friendly Supportive Team

Scarsdale Equine vets are part of a large, multisite, all species practice with the farm and equine facility based on the east side of semirural Derby. We are a friendly, supportive team with a range of experience from recent graduates to experienced vets and certificate holders, covering all aspects of first opinion equine care with excellent support staff. We have a range of good diagnostic equipment, in house laboratory, inpatient and surgical facilities which allow us to do our job to a high level.

About the role

This role is predominantly ambulatory with the option to follow cases through in the clinic. We treat a wide range of horses from competition horses to geriatric ponies and everything in between. We are a client care focused team therefore good communication skills, and a compassionate approach are very important components to the position. The role may suit a vet part way through GDP or a graduate program as we are experienced in mentoring and training recent graduates.

Hours of work

The role will consist of working Monday to Friday 08.30 to 17.30 with 1 hour break. The out of hours on call rota for nights and weekends is approximately 1:5. We offer a good out of hours rota with time off in lieu, phone, RCVS and BEVA membership, CPD allowance and pension scheme and a competitive salary dependent on experience.

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays

Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline

Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing

Development

£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata

Certificate support

Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy

Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider

All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding

All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund

Infection Prevention and Control Programme

Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

BVA membership

VDS cover

RCVS fees

BEVA fees

Colleague Benefits

Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well

Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria

Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you

Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

Scarsdale Vets Equine Centre

Markeaton Lane, Markeaton, Derby, DE22 4NH, United Kingdom

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Animals treated

Equine

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