
Join a thriving 12-vet team at an RCVS-accredited hospital with a genuinely varied caseload, structured 4-day weeks, and shared OOH on a predictable 6-week rota. Fixed-term contract, up to 12 months.
1:6 rota on 6-week cycle; on-call covered from home; time off in lieu provided for on-call and weekends worked
This is a full-time fixed-term contract for up to 12 months at a well-established, RCVS-accredited hospital in Hungerford. You'll work 40 hours across four days, Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm, with a manageable 1:6 OOH rota (on-call covered from home, time off in lieu provided). The role offers an excellent blend of consulting and theatre work within a busy, supportive environment.
The practice sees a genuinely varied caseload across two well-equipped sites: routine small animal work (dogs, cats, rabbits, small furries), occasional exotic cases, and wildlife referrals from the local community. You'll benefit from advanced diagnostic equipment including digital X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, multiparameter monitors, capnography, vessel sealing devices and electrosurgery. The team also includes certificate holders in surgery, medicine and ophthalmology, plus a visiting cardiology diplomate each month.
Hungerford Vets is part of inspiring vet care, the UK's number one vet care provider trusted with the care of over 2 million animals. The Hungerford practice was established in 1976 and its hospital opened in 1995. The practice has been RCVS-accredited for nearly 20 years, with all aspects inspected every four years to ensure standards in hygiene, equipment, staff training and client communication are maintained.
The practice is led by Hospital Director and principal vet Jonny Green, who joined in 1997 and became a partner alongside founder Pip Pocock. The team comprises 12 experienced vets, skilled nursing and client care staff, and specialists in surgery, medicine and ophthalmology. Two well-equipped sites provide advanced diagnostic and surgical facilities supporting a broad range of primary care and referral cases.