XLVets

24/11/2025

Tim Hutchinson cutting the ribbon for the newly launched and opened Wantage Branch of Larkmead Vets open from this morning! Congratulations all, we know so much work has gone into this 🙌👏🫶

Our branch is officially open! 🎉
Tours today until 4pm (just pop over) and open for vetting from Monday! 💪

28/10/2025

XLVets member practice, Bishopton Vets, are looking for an Out of Hours Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join their dedicated OOH team based at their RCVS-accredited hospital in Ripon, North Yorkshire.
You’ll be part of a supportive and experienced team providing 24/7 emergency and inpatient care, with full nursing and twilight support on-site at all times.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and the chance to develop their emergency and critical care skills, all while benefiting from blocks of time off for an excellent work–life balance.

What’s on offer:
- Salary £40,000–£65,000 (DOE)
- 7 nights on (6:00 pm–8:30 am), followed by 14 nights off
- RVN support throughout every shift
- Fully equipped hospital with ultrasound, scopes, lab & surgical kit
- Accommodation available if required
- CPD allowance £2,000 (£2,500 for Advanced Practitioners)
- RCVS, VDS, BVA + 1 additional membership paid
- Private medical insurance & cash plan
- Perkbox rewards, wellbeing support & EAP
- Team pet discount & Cycle to Work scheme
- 1 paid volunteering day per year

You’ll join one of North Yorkshire’s largest independent practices, home to Advanced Practitioners and certificate holders across multiple disciplines. The team is friendly, collaborative, and proud of their CARES values, Clinical Excellence, Adaptability, Respect, Education, and Sustainability.

📧 Apply with your CV and cover letter to Sam Milner at careers@bishoptonvets.co.uk
📍 Ripon, North Yorkshire
For more information, or to view our other vacancies, please follow this link - https://www.xlvets.co.uk/vacancies

28/10/2025

XLVets member practice, Bishopton Vets, are looking for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly, forward-thinking team based at their RCVS-accredited hospital in Ripon, North Yorkshire.

You’ll be part of a large, supportive, and sociable team, including Advanced Practitioners and certificate holders, with the opportunity to develop your clinical skills, enjoy a varied caseload, and take part in a strong culture of collaboration and care.

This role is perfect for someone looking to grow within an independent, values-led practice that truly puts people and patients first.

What’s on offer:
- Salary £35,000–£60,000 (DOE)
- 4-day week + 1:5 weekends (with day off in lieu)
- 31 days’ holiday (incl. bank holidays)
- CPD allowance £2,000 (£2,500 for - Advanced Practitioners) + 5 days
- Certificates supported & encouraged
- RCVS, VDS, BVA + 1 additional membership paid
- Private medical insurance & cash plan
- Perkbox rewards, wellbeing support & EAP
- Team pet discount & Cycle to Work scheme
- 1 paid volunteering day per year
- Part-time applications welcome

Bishopton Vets is proudly independently owned, with over 80 years serving the North Yorkshire community. The team lives by its CARES values - Clinical Excellence, Adaptability, Respect, Education, and Sustainability, and enjoys a great social culture (think quiz nights, Bishy Bingo, and Ripon’s annual St Wilfrid’s Procession!).

📧 Apply with your CV and cover letter to Sam Milner at careers@bishoptonvets.co.uk
📍 Ripon, North Yorkshire
For more information, or to view our other vacancies, please follow this link - https://www.xlvets.co.uk/vacancies

27/10/2025

Larkmead Vets Alex, attempts to break a world record!

Vet Alex is attempting to break the World Record for a marathon run in a 4-person costume 🐛 in Frankfurt this weekend. The current record is 3:50:00 and the team (Alex is the head) managed 1:29:30 at the Robin Hood Half a few weeks ago.
We've made sure he's been eating his 🍏🍐 🥭🍓 and 🍊 and keeping the 🍰🍦🥒🧀🌭🍭🥧🌭🍥🍉for the celebrations!
The veterinary caterpillar team are raising money for Vets in the Community, a vet-student run enterprise that provides free veterinary care for pets of homeless/vulnerable people in Nottingham. If you'd like to donate to this worth cause and sponsor our eager caterpillar, please visit: https://bit.ly/caterpillar-vets?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com
We hope the sun comes up on Sunday morning boys and wish you a great run! 🐛🏃‍♂️‍➡️

24/10/2025

XLVets member, Belmont Farm & Equine Vets, is seeking an experienced equine veterinary surgeon to provide maternity cover from January 2026. You’ll join a supportive 6-vet equine team delivering high-quality ambulatory care to a varied client base, from pleasure riders to competition horses, in the stunning Herefordshire countryside.

What’s on offer:
- Flexible full or part-time role
- 1:5 OOH rota, shared equally
- Salary (pro rata) dependent on experience
- Generous holiday allowance
- RCVS fees & CPD allowance covered
- Private medical insurance & wellbeing bonus “Treat Fridays”!

This is a great opportunity to join an independent, values-driven practice with modern diagnostic equipment and a strong focus on work-life balance.

📧 Apply with CV to slegge@bfevets.co.uk
🌐 More info: www.bfevets.co.uk
📍 Herefordshire, Southern England
For more details, and to view our other vacancies, please follow this link - https://www.xlvets.co.uk/vacancies

24/10/2025

XLVets member, Wallace Vets, are seeking a passionate RVN to join their supportive, independent practice that empowers nurses to work to the full scope of Schedule 3 - from anaesthesia and minor surgery to nurse clinics, diagnostics, and patient care.

They’re happy to welcome RVNs at any stage of their career, or even an SVN who has completed their NPL and is awaiting OSCEs. You’ll be supported to grow, learn, and shape your role around your interests.

Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with flexible 3–5 day weeks, a 1-in-8 weekend rota, and no nights thanks to a dedicated out-of-hours team.

- Salary £20–£32k (depending on hours)
- Funded CPD & certificates
- Paid professional fees
- Private medical insurance
- 6 weeks holiday (increasing with service)

If you’re a proactive RVN looking for a friendly, flexible team where you can truly thrive, this is the place for you.

📧 To apply, visit https://www.wallacevets.com/jobs/
📍Broughty Ferry, Dundee, Scotland
For more information and to see our other vacancies, please follow this link - https://www.xlvets.co.uk/vacancies

24/10/2025

XLVets member, Portland Vets, are seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their independent team for a part-time maternity cover role.

You’ll be part of a supportive, close-knit team working in a purpose-designed clinic, complete with an in-house lab, dental X-ray, ultrasound, and a stand-alone cat-only clinic next door.

- 24 hours per week (8-hour shifts, no weekends or OOH)
- £13.65–£16.00 per hour (FTE £28,392–£33,280)
- CPD funded + RCVS fees paid
- Independent, gold-standard ISFM Cat - Friendly Practice
- Focus on teamwork, development & wellbeing

Perfect for a confident RVN who loves variety, teamwork, and high clinical standards. Bonus if you’re (or would like to be!) a Clinical Coach.

📧 To apply, send your CV to alison@portlandvets.co.uk
📍Portland Vets, Edenbridge
For more details or to view other vacancies, please follow this link - https://www.xlvets.co.uk/vacancies

24/10/2025

XLVets member, Portland Vets, are seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join their independent, people-first team, where care for animals goes hand in hand with care for colleagues.

With a new branch just opened, this is an exciting time to join their growing practice network. The East Grinstead site is gold-standard ISFM Cat Friendly and PSS SA GP accredited, offering a calm, supportive and forward-thinking environment.

- Full-time, 8 or 10-hour shifts (your choice!)
- £50,000–£65,000 DOE
- 1 in 6 Saturdays, with TOIL for weekends/overtime
- CPD funded + support for certificates
- RCVS, VDS & professional memberships paid
- 5 weeks’ holiday + bank holidays (+ option to buy more)
- Independent practice that values wellbeing, flexibility & growth

If you’re an experienced Vet looking for a workplace where your voice is heard and your time respected, this is the one.

📧 Apply by emailing valerie@portlandvets.co.uk
📍Portland Vets, East Grinstead
For further details or to view other vacancies, please use this link - https://www.xlvets.co.uk/vacancies

24/10/2025

XLVets member practice, ProStock Vets, are seeking an experienced Farm Vet to join their progressive, farm-only practice based in Carmarthen, with branches across Cardigan, Lampeter, Llangadog, and Whitland. Situated in a cattle-dense region with easy access to the Brecon Beacons, Pembrokeshire coast, and major cities like Swansea and Cardiff, this is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a varied and rewarding role in a beautiful part of Wales.

You’ll be joining a dedicated team of 30 clinical vets, 2 TB testers, and an expanding vet-tech department. The caseload is mainly dairy, complemented by seasonal beef and sheep work, with opportunities to get involved in laparoscopic surgery, embryo transfer, parlour testing, and data-driven herd management.

What’s on offer:
- Competitive salary (DOE)
- RCVS fees paid
- 5 days’ CPD + additional opportunities
- Personal practice vehicle
- Loyalty holiday bonus & private healthcare
- Day off after on-call duties + OOH bonus
- Membership of your choice (e.g. BCVA/SVS)
- Equal 1:6 rota with strong support

📞 For more info, contact Rhys Beynon-Thomas (Director) on 01267 233 266
📧 Apply via jobs@prostockvets.com
📍 Carmarthenshire, Wales
For more information, or to view our other vacancies, please use this link - https://www.xlvets.co.uk/vacancies

21/10/2025

XLVets member and former chair David Black of Paragon Vets in Cumbria becomes BVCA President in 2025.

We look forward to seeing what David brings to the role this year. Congratulations David!

Meet your new BCVA President ...

David Black is a director of Paragon Vet Group, an independent mixed practice in Cumbria, and VetSalus, a global consultancy and collaboration of livestock vets.

He has a particular interest in cattle fertility and advanced breeding.

David is a founder, director and treasurer of Vet Sustain, a social enterprise with a vision for the veterinary professions to be leading forces for sustainability.

He is passionate about vet-led businesses, global veterinary collaboration, One Health and veterinary sustainability.

24/09/2025

At Paragon, you’ll be part of a supportive and progressive team working with proactive dairy, beef and sheep clients. The practice is committed to high standards of proactive herd and flock health planning, and offers plenty of scope to develop your own areas of interest.

What’s on offer:
- 4.5-day working week, with a 1 in 7 OOH rota
- Time in lieu for overtime (when not on call)
- 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
- Private medical insurance & enhanced maternity/paternity package
- RCVS, BVA + one other membership funded
- Company vehicle & EAP support
- Strong CPD support, with certificates and further qualifications encouraged
- Additional services including advanced breeding, laparoscopy, VetTech services & overseas consultancy.

You’ll join a friendly, low-turnover team where job satisfaction and work-life balance are taken seriously.
📞 For more info, contact Phil on 01228 710208 or apply by sending your CV and covering letter to jobs@paragonvet.com.
📍 Cumbria

For further details, follow this link:
https://www.paragonvet.com/about-us/vacancies-at-paragon

Or visit our full vacancies page: https://www.xlvets.co.uk/vacancies

11/09/2025

XLVets Members PAWS Veterinary Health Centre are celebrating their 125th Anniversary in 2025!

Here they are sharing thanks to the many team members that have made the practice a success over a century and a quarter.

Huge Congratulations to all at PAWS!

For the eagle-eyed out there, on Monday we posted a late 1990's picture of our nursing staff.

Pictured among their ranks were Becky and Kathy, both of whom are still part of our team here at PAWS.

Our 125th Anniversary celebrations are a great chance to say thank you to everyone who has been a part of our team over the past century and a quarter!