Veterinary Referral Clinician – Exotics

About the Role

Great Western Exotics is one of the UK’s leading avian and exotic animal referral hospitals, welcoming patients from across the country. You’ll join a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team delivering both first opinion and referral-level care to a fascinatingly diverse exotic caseload—from parrots to pythons, meerkats to macaws. This is an opportunity to practice at the highest level with advanced diagnostics and 24-hour patient care at your fingertips.

As part of the IVC Evidensia Referral Network, you’ll tap into a huge breadth of collaborative expertise across disciplines and access advanced diagnostic and treatment resources while retaining the unique identity and spirit of Great Western Exotics. You’ll have opportunities to speak at national and international CPD events and contribute to research.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide referral-level and first opinion care to exotic animal patients across a diverse, varied caseload
• Utilise advanced diagnostic and treatment resources available at the hospital
• Contribute clinical expertise and leadership within the multidisciplinary team
• Share knowledge, nurture talent, and work collaboratively across the IVC Evidensia network
• Engage with the wider clinical community through CPD events, speaking opportunities, and research
• Support a workplace culture grounded in curiosity, compassion, and teamwork

Requirements

• RCVS-registered veterinary surgeon (or eligible for registration)
• Significant experience in avian and exotic medicine
• Advanced practitioner status or postgraduate qualifications in exotic animal medicine (CertAVP, DipECZM, or equivalent highly desirable)
• Supportive, inclusive leadership approach that puts people first
• Commitment to collaborative working and knowledge sharing
• Enthusiasm for contributing to a supportive professional community

Benefits

• Competitive base salary up to £75,000 per annum, depending on experience
• 7 weeks annual leave including bank holidays
• Birthday as a paid day off
• Competitive CPD package with opportunities to attend national and international events
• Private Medical Insurance
• Professional membership fees paid
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Discounted pet care
• Access to employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives through benefits portal
• Relocation support if needed
• Access to the IVC Evidensia Referral Network for collaboration, professional development, and innovation

About the Practice

Great Western Exotics, Swindon is a Tier 3 RCVS-accredited practice specialising in avian and exotic animal medicine. Operating 24/7, the hospital provides primary care, referral services, and emergency out-of-hours support in a relaxed and friendly environment. Part of the IVC Evidensia group, it attracts cases from across the UK and operates as a centre of excellence for exotic animal care.

The practice is built on a foundation of skilled, friendly, and dedicated team members who support each other. The workplace culture prioritises curiosity, compassion, and teamwork, with a commitment to clinical excellence and staff wellbeing.