Equine Ambulatory Vet

About the Role

Minster Equine is seeking a permanent ambulatory vet to join their friendly, collaborative team based in York. You’ll be providing ambulatory equine services to established clients whilst developing and building your own caseload in your area of clinical interest. The role is flexible and can be tailored to suit both recent graduates looking for mentorship and experienced clinicians seeking a new challenge.

With out-of-hours cover provided by an external provider, the rota starts at 1:8, improving to 1:10 from autumn onwards. You’ll receive one lieu day for every weekend worked, and flexible working arrangements can be discussed to suit your needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver ambulatory equine veterinary services to the practice’s established client base
• Develop and manage your own caseload, building expertise in your chosen clinical focus
• Work collaboratively with the practice’s experienced RVN and nursing assistant team
• Utilise the practice’s diagnostic and therapeutic equipment to deliver high-standard care
• Contribute to the supportive, team-oriented culture at Minster Equine

Requirements

• Qualified veterinary surgeon (RCVS registered)
• Interest in equine veterinary medicine
• Able to work independently in ambulatory settings whilst contributing to a collaborative team environment

Benefits

• Salary: £40,000–£65,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• Leave: 7.2 weeks paid holiday per annum including bank holidays (pro rata)
• CPD & Professional Development: £1,750 CPD allowance per annum, with additional training and development support
• Transport: Company vehicle provided
• Health & Wellbeing: Health Shield scheme with wide-ranging contributions for dentistry, sports massage, and other wellbeing treatments
• Professional Memberships: RCVS membership paid, plus two additional membership subscriptions of your choice
• Insurance: VDS cover included
• Family Support: Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Additional Perks: Discounted veterinary fees, My Perks programme (offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment), Cycle to Work scheme, company sick pay
• Culture: Annual pay reviews, colleague engagement survey, focus on employee wellbeing, and clear career progression opportunities

About the Practice

The Minster Veterinary Practice Equine – Poppleton is part of VetPartners, a supportive network providing resources and collegial backing at both local and national levels. The practice is well equipped with digital radiography and ultrasound systems, upper respiratory tract video endoscopes, gastroscope, ECSWT, and mechanical dental equipment. The team includes experienced RVNs and nursing assistants committed to delivering excellent patient care.

Situated in North Yorkshire, the practice benefits from a vibrant region offering excellent opportunities for hobbies and interests outside work. VetPartners has been recognised as an Employer of the Year for outstanding team culture and support.