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Langford Vets are pleased to invite applications for a small animal track residency position in diagnostic imaging. The successful candidate will join our close-knit department of four European Diplomates, three other small animal track residents, three radiographers and an imaging nurse based at the Langford Vets Small Animal Hospital, working within the largest team of specialists and specialists-in-training in the Southwest of England.

The position is a fixed-term four-year post beginning in early February 2026, during which you will study for the European Diploma in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging. Specialist training will be given in all relevant modalities and full support offered to fulfil the credentials requirements of the ECVDI.

You will form a vital part of the imaging department’s clinical service and will assist with teaching of vet and vet nursing students.

Engagement with clinical research is expected and encouraged.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, have at least two years post-graduate experience, and ideally have undertaken both general practice work and a recognised rotating internship.

Benefits and wellbeing

Our people are at the heart of what we do and as your employer we want to ensure we offer flexibility, support and staff development, where possible, through:

Time off
- 5 weeks holiday per year (plus bank holidays)
- Additional holiday entitlement for Long Service

Wellbeing
- On site Mental Wellbeing Champions
- EDI committee
- Employee Forum – to ensure all employees voices can be heard
- Menopause Café
- Wellbeing talks and events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay (after 2 years’ service)

Health
- SimplyHealth Cashplan membership
- Free annual flu vaccination
- Free Specsavers eye test voucher

General
- Free onsite parking
- U2 bus service link to Bristol
- Annual CPD allowance
- Employee discount
- Generous pension scheme – we match up to 8% pension contributions
- Reimbursement of one professional membership fee per year

How to apply

To apply please complete the application form and submit your CV and covering letter to the HR Team (hrteam@langfordvets.co.uk).

Closing date for this role is: 12th September 2025

Interview dates: Tuesday 30th September, either in person or via video conference

For more information, please contact Alison Major, Clinical Lead in Diagnostic Imaging (alison.major@bristol.ac.uk).

Responsibilities

Job purpose

Job Title: Resident in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging

Reports To: Diagnostic Imaging Clinical Lead

Job Purpose:

To support the function of the Small Animal Hospital Diagnostic Imaging Department by assisting with the acquisition and interpretation of imaging studies
To provide excellent care for patients.
To communicate and liaise effectively with staff working within other services to ensure cases are managed appropriately and efficiently.
To assist with clinical teaching and supervision of undergraduate students and junior clinical training scholars (interns) as and when required.
To meet the requirements for credentials set by the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging.

Principal Accountabilities:

To acquire and interpret diagnostic studies for Small Animal Hospital patients, under the supervision of the imaging department Diplomates.
To provide advice on appropriate use of imaging in hospital patients, as appropriate for experience level.
To work with multidisciplinary teams to provide excellent care for all patients.
To perform studies and procedures to the standards expected by the RCVS for a referral teaching hospital.
To record all case records accurately and ensure the correct pricing and charging of all procedures.
To follow all Langford Vets protocols and policies.
To contribute to the teaching, supervision and assessment of students on their practical rotation when applicable.
To take part in provision of out of hours imaging support, up to a maximum of one in four weekends and evenings.
To contribute to journal club, book club, resident rounds and other scholarly activities on a shared rota
To undertake any reasonable requests made by the service clinical leads and hospital management.
To proactively identify and act upon opportunities for business improvement. Openly identify and discuss problems in order to implement and sustain improvements that increase the value we deliver to our, clients, employees, and students.

Person Specification

The skills, abilities, experience and knowledge outlined below provide a summary of what is required to carry out this job effectively.

Essential	Desirable
At least two years working as veterinary surgeon, with at least some of this time spent in first opinion practice	Additional experience/training in ultrasound
Completion of a recognised rotating internship	Experience in acquisition/interpretation of advanced imaging (CT/MRI)
MRCVS
Excellent client communication
Good team player
Good organisational and prioritisation skills
Eligible to work in UK