We have exciting nursing opportunities due to expansion of the Clinical teams

If you are passionate about delivering outstanding clinical care and working in an environment that allows you to achieve excellence in your chosen field, we would love to hear from you.

Our current available nursing posts can be viewed below.

However, if you are interested in working at Langford Vets and can not see a current vacancy for preferred area of interest, please do contact Nursing Manager, Emma Opperman -  lveco@bristol.ac.uk,  for an informal chat about what we may be able to offer.

Full and part-time hours can be accommodated.

We are seeking to employ a registered Veterinary Nurse to work as part of our Theatre Nursing team. This role is to cover a period of maternity leave and is expected to last until February 2020.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in state-of-the-art theatres, working alongside renowned specialists in Orthopaedics, Soft Tissue and Neurology.   The Theatre nursing team are actively encouraged to utilise their skills with plentiful opportunity to assist the Surgeons as a scrub nurse for a number of complex surgical procedures, including joint replacements and interventional radiography.   This is the ideal working environment for those wishing to pursue advanced qualifications such as the American VTS in Surgery.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high standard of nursing care, a desire to learn and a capability to work under pressure.   Previous experience in a referral environment is desirable but not essential.   You will be involved with teaching and supervision of Veterinary and Veterinary Nursing undergraduates on clinical rotations.     Flexibility will be necessary as the post will require participation in the OOH rota.

Closing date: Thursday 30 May 2019.

For further information and to apply, please contact Tina Pierson, HR Advisor tina.pierson@bristol.ac.uk.

We are seeking a clinically experienced RVN to work as part of our Canine Medicine Nursing team. This role is to cover a period of maternity leave and is expected to last until January 2020.

You will work in a challenging and stimulating environment where you will be encouraged to utilise your skills predominately within the dog medicine department, assisting with procedures including endoscopy and chemotherapy and in-patient care.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high standard of nursing care, a desire to learn and a capability to work under pressure.   Previous experience in a referral environment is desirable but not essential.     You will be involved with teaching and supervision of Veterinary and Veterinary Nursing undergraduates on clinical rotations.   Flexibility will be necessary as the post will require participation in the OOH rota.

Closing date: Thursday 23 May 2019

For further information and to apply, please send your completed application form to Tina Pierson, HR Advisor tina.pierson@bristol.ac.uk.

We have an exciting opportunity for a clinically-experienced RVN to work as part of our Feline Nursing team.

You will work in a challenging and stimulating environment where you will be encouraged to utilise your skills exclusively within the feline department, assisting with procedures including endoscopy, imaging and chemotherapy as well as delivering the highest standard of in-patient care.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the confidence and ability to effectively handle and restrain cats, a desire to learn and a capability to work under pressure. Previous experience in a referral environment is not essential. You will be involved with teaching and supervision of Veterinary and Veterinary Nursing undergraduates on clinical rotations.

Rota will include shift work and weekend provision therefore flexibility will be necessary.

Closing date: Thursday 23 May 2019

For further information and to apply, please send your completed application form to Tina Pierson, HR Advisor: tina.pierson@bristol.ac.uk

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Pathologist to join our Diagnostic Laboratories Team on a short-term contract from June for 6 – 12 months. The successful applicant will provide an excellent clinical pathology service for both our internal and external clients. This is a friendly, welcoming team with excellent client relations.

The successful candidate must have at least three years' experience working as a veterinary surgeon in Clinical Pathology and be a member of the RCVS. Preference will be given to a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Clinical Pathology, a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathology (Clinical Pathology) or a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists (Veterinary Clinical Pathology). You may be considered if you have significant experience and are eligible for one or more of these postgraduate qualifications. Please see the job description for more details on the role.

Full and Part-time applications are welcome.

For informal enquiries please contact Diagnostic Laboratories Clinical Lead, Kathleen Tennant: Kathleen.Tennant@bristol.ac.uk

To apply please submit your application form to Tina Pierson, HR Advisor: tina.pierson@bristol.ac.uk

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Pathologist to join our Diagnostic Laboratories Team.

The successful applicant will provide an excellent clinical pathology service for internal and external clients, working with the laboratories team to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Diagnostic Laboratories. You must have at least three years' experience working as a veterinary surgeon in Clinical Pathology and be a member of the RCVS. Preference will be given to a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Clinical Pathology, a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathology (Clinical Pathology) or a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists (Veterinary Clinical Pathology). You may be considered if you have significant experience and are eligible for one or more of these postgraduate qualifications.

Full and Part-time applications are welcome. The appointee will be eligible for a range of additional benefits including CPD support and a generous pension scheme.

For informal enquiries please contact Diagnostic Laboratories Clinical Lead, Kathleen Tennant: Kathleen.Tennant@bristol.ac.uk

To apply please submit your application form to Sara Colley, HR Manager: sara.colley@bristol.ac.uk

We've got some shoes to fill...

Langford Vets are recruiting a part-time Business Relationship Manger to join our fast-paced, friendly team.  We are looking for an RVN or an MRCVS who is a confident communicator, with a passion for the veterinary industry. 

This role fits within the Marketing and Communications Team where you will be instrumental in helping our referring practices to make the most out of their relationship with Langford Vets. This diverse role will see you out on the road one or two days a week, meeting our referring vets, facilitating relationships and being the first port of call to help other vets with any business related matters. You will also get to indulge your creative side a little too, as you will be supporting the M&C team in spreading the word of all the remarkable things that we do here at Langford Vets, both at a functional and strategic level. 

To find out more please take a look at the job description. 

For further information or to apply please send your completed application form to Tina Pierson, HR Advisor: tina.pierson@bristol.ac.uk

Closing Date: 1st June 2019

Early applications are encouraged for all vacancies.  Langford Vets reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

Our Small Animal Practice has an exciting opportunity for an Animal Care Assistant to join our nursing team.

The post-holder will work solely in our small animal first opinion practice. Duties will include assisting our veterinary surgeons and nursing staff with clinical procedures, in-patient care, maintaining a high level of hygiene throughout the practice.

The ideal candidate will be able to work well within a team, be self motivated and able to work using their own initiative.

Candidates should have a flexible approach to their work as the post includes shift work (between the hours of 8.00am – 7.30pm) and a Saturday morning rota.  

Closing date: Friday 31 May 2019.

For further information or to apply please send your completed application form to Diane Leggo, Head RVN: d.leggo@bristol.ac.uk

Langford vets are the largest and busiest university-based referral hospital in the south west. Due to our continued expansion we now require additional team members.

We are seeking a highly motivated Equine Hospital Assistant to work as part of our existing team. A part time role is available, working 18.5 hours per week, Monday, Wednesday & Friday.

The ideal candidate will be asked to assist the veterinary team with trotting up, lunging and restraining horses during examinations and procedures, also working in the hospital stable yard helping maintain our high standards of cleanliness, patient care and biosecurity.

Experience of working with a variety of different horses is essential. British Horse Society qualifications or similar are desirable.

Closing date: Friday 31 May 2019

For more information and to apply please send your completed application form to Tina Pierson at tp17354@bristol.ac.uk.