I joined Bright Leaf Recruitment in March 2015 and looked after the Locum bookings for the first 2 years before moving over to permanent recruitment in April 2017. I still look after locum bookings but focus most of my time on permanent placements now. I thoroughly enjoy speaking with candidates and clients and helping them to find their ideal match in the veterinary industry.
Outside of work my 2 young daughters and husband keep me busy and when we’re not running the girls to swimming lessons or gymnastic clubs we enjoy family days out and weekends away.
Myself and my husband also like to get involved in charity events for our local Hospice and as the girls get older they also want to get more involved in events such as the annual Colour Run and Midnight Walk.
I currently work part time (Mon-Fri 9-1pm) whilst my daughters are at school, however as they get older and more independent, I hope to increase my working hours as it’s such a rewarding job and a fantastic place to work.
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If you want to work in a dynamic environment in which no two days are the same, this could be the ideal place for you. All the vets thrive on the diverse caseload and welcome the fact that they refer very few cases. They particularly value the support colleagues provide, but also prefer to manage their own cases, in the way they see fit.
The successful candidate will have a number of years working in UK practice behind them, and will be comfortable working in a busy and diverse environment.
You will work alongside a number of Certificate holders and will have plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge – both formally through CPD and informally through case collaboration.
The team of vets work a 40 hour week across 4 days, inclusive of 1:4 weekends and they provide second on call cover for occasional nights. They are supported by a large team of qualified and student nurses, as well as Clinical Support Services personnel.
The practice has its own separate cat, dog and exotics wards, each encompassing their own operating theatres, as well as dedicated dental suites, ultrasound facilities, endoscopy and of course x-ray. There is also an extensive lab, staffed by bio-medical professionals experienced in supporting the vet team.
The ideal candidate will have a medical bias but not be afraid of surgery, and you will be particularly interested in diagnostic imaging and medical work-ups. Remaining calm in the face of emergencies and articulate in the face of complex cases, will be important skills, along with the ability to work in harmony with a large team. You will also be happy to nurture less experienced colleagues and will welcome their need for support and oversight.
In addition to a salary dependent upon experience you can also enjoy the following benefits (subject to pro rata);
• 5 weeks paid holiday not including bank holidays
• 5 days paid CPD leave
• 1250 CPD Allowance per annum
• Private Medical Insurance
• VDS Membership paid
• BVA Membership paid
If this role sounds of interest please email your CV through to [email protected] or give me a call on 01422 433900.
Not all of our roles are on our website, so if you are looking to move jobs, please get in touch to discuss your options.
If this vacancy isn’t quite right for you, please visit www.brightleaf.co.uk to view a full list of our current vacancies. You can also sign up for email alerts to receive news of new vacancies the second they are posted.
Bright Leaf Recruitment is a recruitment agency specialising in veterinary recruitment. We have been placing exceptional veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses in great roles around the United Kingdom, Dubai and Australia since 2010. Our team of expert recruiters have over two decades of experience in the veterinary recruitment industry.
Our client based in a quiet village location on the outskirts of Northampton are looking for a friendly and experienced vet to join their practice and create a 3 vet team.
You will work closely with the Clinical Director who is able to provide mentoring and support and you will be able to develop your interests (whatever they may be) in this extremely flexible role. This well-equipped practice and friendly, supportive team is the perfect place for the next step in your career, enabling you to thrive in work once more.
You are welcome to join on a full time basis but equally, a rota can be created to fit in around your other commitments whether they are childcare and family needs, a social life or hobbies. We recognise that there is more to life than work and so are creating roles which allow the perfect work-life balance.
The ideal candidate will work with the team to continue the growth of the surgery and clinical development of the practice with a good knowledge of basic surgery and confidence with consultations. You will be working alongside the Clinical Director but there will be some sole charge involved in this role.
As well as a flexible rota, with no weekend or OOH work, the team can offer a salary up to 60,000 (FTE).
6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays.
A minimum of 1,750 and one week CPD allowance - more funding is available for relevant qualifications.
RCVS fees and one other professional membership fees covered.
If this role sounds of interest please email your CV through to [email protected] or give me a call on 01422 433900.
Not all of our roles are on our website, so if you are looking to move jobs, please get in touch to discuss your options.
If this vacancy isn’t quite right for you, please visit www.brightleaf.co.uk to view a full list of our current vacancies. You can also sign up for email alerts to receive news of new vacancies the second they are posted.
Bright Leaf Recruitment is a recruitment agency specialising in veterinary recruitment. We have been placing exceptional veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses in great roles around the United Kingdom, Dubai and Australia since 2010. Our team of expert recruiters have over two decades of experience in the veterinary recruitment industry.
This is a busy small animal practice with a great, dedicated client base and an interesting, varied caseload. The team is dedicated to providing the best possible care to its patients, with up to date equipment and clinical protocols.
The team are also supported by their own 24 hour hospital in nearby Peterborough for the more complex cases or patients requiring 24 hour care but there is great scope to develop your own interests and expertise in this exciting role.
This is a full time role working with a friendly and motivated team and supported by a great team of RVNs, there are no OOH's and weekends are on a shared rota with time of in lieu.
The package on offer for the successful candidate includes a salary of between 32,700 - 70k depending on experience, 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays, a minimum of 1,750 and a 5-day CPD allowance (additional qualifications are supported and funded), healthcare scheme, pension, VDS and RCVS memberships paid.
If this role sounds of interest please email your CV through to [email protected] or give me a call on 01422 433900.
Not all of our roles are on our website, so if you are looking to move jobs, please get in touch to discuss your options.
If this vacancy isn’t quite right for you, please visit www.brightleaf.co.uk to view a full list of our current vacancies. You can also sign up for email alerts to receive news of new vacancies the second they are posted.
Bright Leaf Recruitment is a recruitment agency specialising in veterinary recruitment. We have been placing exceptional veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses in great roles around the United Kingdom, Dubai and Australia since 2010. Our team of expert recruiters have over two decades of experience in the veterinary recruitment industry.
The Hospital is well established amongst the local town and is situated within a short walking distance to the high street and transport links.
A complete refurbishment of the hospital is planned, providing the team, patients and clients a fully equipped, modern hospital environment. With the planned refurbishment there will be a great opportunity for new strategies and protocols to be implemented throughout the Hospital and new ideas will be welcomed and so if you share the desire to help grow and develop a practice through providing excellent patient and client care, this could be the perfect position for you.
This role operates on a 7 nights on / 14 nights off rota and all shifts are worked with one of the teams dedicated night RVNs.
This position will suit someone with a passion for ECC work, whilst also giving you scope to develop your own interests and skill set in this supportive environment.
A generous package is on offer for the right candidate including a salary between 53,500 - 70k dependent upon experience, 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays, a minimum of 1750 and a 5-day CPD allowance (more funding is available for relevant qualifications), RCVS fees and one other professional membership fees covers plus Healthcare scheme and company pension.
If this role sounds of interest please email your CV through to [email protected] or give me a call on 01422 433900.
Not all of our roles are on our website, so if you are looking to move jobs, please get in touch to discuss your options.
If this vacancy isn’t quite right for you, please visit www.brightleaf.co.uk to view a full list of our current vacancies. You can also sign up for email alerts to receive news of new vacancies the second they are posted.
Bright Leaf Recruitment is a recruitment agency specialising in veterinary recruitment. We have been placing exceptional veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses in great roles around the United Kingdom, Dubai and Australia since 2010. Our team of expert recruiters have over two decades of experience in the veterinary recruitment industry.
To be successful in this role, you will be passionate about providing high quality clinical care to all pets. You will provide an outstanding client experience and help to create and maintain an efficient clinic.
The practice is a large spacious site over two floors with top facilities and equipment, including an operating theatre, digital x-ray including digital dental x-ray, full in house IDEXX lab, ultrasound and BP monitor. They have 3 consulting rooms and separate cat and dog wards.
The team has a diverse range of skills and interests and are all very supportive of each other and always eager to help each other out. The nursing team run regular weight clinics, cuddle clinics and senior clinics. They are passionate about serving the local community and work with local school children, to educate them on responsible pet ownership and work closely with the local charity Dogs 4 Rescue.
The role is open for full or part-time candidates - working anything from 20-40 hours over 3-5 days a week with a mixture of shifts from 8.30am to 7pm and no weekend or OOH requirement (unless you would like to work Saturday mornings).
The team can be really flexible with days / hours worked!
You will be working alongside 2 Vets, a team of 4 RVN’s and an experienced front of house team. There is a mixture of ops and consults each day, small animal only.
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated who can thrive in this high-quality practice. You will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in UK / Small Animal practice and must be RCVS registered.
You can expect a salary inline with experience plus further team member benefits include:
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
• 3 days paid CPD leave
• 550 CPD Allowance per annum
• Simply Heath Plan
• VDS Membership paid
If this role sounds of interest please email your CV through to [email protected] or give me a call on 01422 433900.
Not all of our roles are on our website, so if you are looking to move jobs, please get in touch to discuss your options.
If this vacancy isn’t quite right for you, please visit www.brightleaf.co.uk to view a full list of our current vacancies. You can also sign up for email alerts to receive news of new vacancies the second they are posted.
Bright Leaf Recruitment is a recruitment agency specialising in veterinary recruitment. We have been placing exceptional veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses in great roles around the United Kingdom, Dubai and Australia since 2010. Our team of expert recruiters have over two decades of experience in the veterinary recruitment industry.
Our client near the vibrant town of Brighton on the South Coast are looking for an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their warm and friendly team.
This role is full time based on 40 hours per week with 1 in 4 full weekends but no OOHs. The role is also open to part-time applications but you must be willing to take a share of the weekend rota.
The great location of this practice means the team benefit from a good variety of cases and a wonderful, loyal client base. You will be joining a clinical team of 7 Vets and 8 qualified nurses, several of whom have nursing diplomas in including in anaesthesia and feline medicine. Several qualified nurses have administration roles within the practice including ensuring all insurance claims are submitted and managed appropriately.
The nurses are well-trained and extremely efficient, and their skills are fully utilised in the practice.The Practice Owner is proud that the strength and experience of the nursing team is the key factor in allowing the vets to do the job that they do. The most common compliment of the practice made by visiting locums and specialist surgeons is the quality of the nursing team. The team also two fantastic trainee nurses supported by a clinical coach and an animal nursing assistant with an animal management diploma.
The nurses prepare everything in advance, catheterise patients, induce and intubate patients under instruction and collect blood samples. The nurses run their own consultations which include weight clinics, behavioural clinics and laser treatment.
By joining this client you will become part of this dynamic team dedicated to providing superb standards of client and animal care in a supportive and friendly working environment together with career development opportunities, a salary package of between 25k-29k full time plus benefits that include; CPD allowance and exclusive company discounts.
If this role sounds of interest please email your CV through to [email protected] or give me a call on 01422 433900.
You must be eligible to register with the RCVS and be aware of any visa implications which may apply after Brexit.
Not all of our roles are on our website, so if you are looking to move jobs, please get in touch to discuss your options.
If this vacancy isn’t quite right for you, please visit www.brightleaf.co.uk to view a full list of our current vacancies. You can also sign up for email alerts to receive news of new vacancies the second they are posted.
Bright Leaf Recruitment is a recruitment agency specialising in veterinary recruitment. We have been placing exceptional veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses in great roles around the United Kingdom, Dubai and Australia since 2010. Our team of expert recruiters have over two decades of experience in the veterinary recruitment industry.