The successful candidate will have a keen interest and experience with equine reproductive work. The role will be mainly ambulatory, with some practice-based work and follow-up of your own cases is encouraged and supported. You will have responsibility for a wide range of equine veterinary work and have the freedom to explore your own areas of interest with support from the Clinic.
You will take an equal share in the out of hours on call rota, currently one weeknight every other week, one weekend in eight.
The main duties of this role in addition to the reproductive work, will include;
• All tasks associated with first opinion ambulatory practice, including but not limited to routine vaccinations, dentistry & health checks, pre-purchase vetting, diagnostics including blood tests, gastroscopy, diagnostic imaging (ultrasound, MRI, X-ray), endoscopy and relevant physical examinations, orthopaedic assessments examinations and treatment including nerve block diagnostics, examination and treatment of medical cases, emergency and critical care, euthanasia
• Client liaison and interface including discussion of results.
• Report writing and reporting of case evaluation, progression and resolution
• Interface with insurance companies as required.
• Update of the practice management system to keep appropriate electronic records and booking work completed to the accounts system.
• Comply with practice protocols for record keeping regarding pharmaceutical products, stock and restricted medications.
• Providing a high level of customer satisfaction and a positive experience with Hambleton Equine Clinic.
The application process for an internship starting in March/April 2025 is open. Please contact recruitment@hambleton-equine.co.uk to express an interest. We expect all students who apply for an internship to have completed an externship or seeing practice time with us to support their application. Your application should include a covering letter, CV and a reference. You should be aware of the requirement to have the right to work in the UK and must be a member of the RCVS.
View our internship details here.
To apply for any of these posts please email your CV and covering letter to recruitment@hambleton-equine.co.uk or write to to us at our mailing address.
Please note, Facebook applications alone will not be considered.
As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Please see our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy here.
Our Process for Vacancies
We are really happy that we receive so many applications for vacancies at Hambleton Equine, but this does mean that we cannot reply to every applicant in person. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the application closing date for the post you applied to, you should assume you were not successful at this time. Applicants who are invited for interview will be contacted as soon as possible and no later than two weeks after the application closing date. We will normally conduct first and second round interviews. Second round interviews usually involve hands-on time in the relevant position to assess skills.
If you send us your CV we will assume that you would like us to keep this on file for up to 12 months in case other suitable opportunities arise. You should let us know if you do not wish us to hold your CV.
