Larkmead Vets is a privately owned Practice, based in South Oxfordshire, with locations in Cholsey, Didcot, Great Western Park, Benson, Sutton Courtenay & Wantage, with excellent links to the M4 and M40, and fast-track trains to London Paddington on our doorstep. Our full hospital facilities allow for career development in a wide range of disciplines with funded CPD and full support given.
The Graduate Programme has run for many years and is hugely successful, allowing a smooth, supported, lead into the working world. Working closely with the XLVets group, all Graduates join their training programme, alongside having their own in-house mentor. The Larkmead Team are friendly and welcoming and very used to supporting new colleagues.
We are looking for Graduates to start August 18th, 2025, on a 24 month contract after which we would discuss the potential for a long-term role at Larkmead Vets. There is plenty of opportunity for development; of 10 Partners, 8 of them started their professional careers at Larkmead.
Larkmead Vets are keen for our new Grads to have completed a neuter clinic before they start and will contribute up to £750 towards this.
The rota is a 4-day working week with OOH and weekends eased into with support
Larkmead will pay for your professional indemnity cover with the Veterinary Defence Society, RCVS membership and membership of a relevant society (e.g., BSAVA or BVA).
A full driving licence is essential to work across all of our practices.
Shared modern, fully furnished, accommodation inclusive of bills, is available locally, offered through tax-efficient salary sacrifice, which significantly enhances the employment package.
Main Responsibilities
- To perform routine clinical veterinary work covering all species of small animals, birds and reptiles commonly kept as pets
- Competence in basic small animal surgical procedures
- Confidently deal with clients and colleagues through phone/mail and face to face
- To promote Larkmead Vets in a professional manner on and off the premises
- To keep up to date with changes/ advances in veterinary medicine and take responsibility for identifying relevant training needs
- To take responsibility for keeping client records updated.
- To liaise with work colleagues – veterinary, nursing and support staff in a professional manner
- To inform owners of laboratory results in a clear and timely way when necessary.
- To provide help and guidance to the nursing staff regarding in-patient care
- To help with the training and development of other team members, both through practical training and sharing of knowledge gained via CPD.
- To be actively involved in XLVets
- To give presentations/ assist in client education through writing the newsletter, discussion groups, waiting room displays etc
- Must be willing to perform out-of-hours cover to assure animal welfare as per the small animal team rota.
- To help achieve the development of Larkmead Vets business practices and commercial services and support the Larkmead values.
- To attend team and practice meetings as required
- To abide by the code of conduct issued by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Benefits include:
- 5 working weeks holiday
- Loyalty holiday buying scheme (after 3 years service)
- Generous pet discount scheme
- Profit related bonus scheme
- Long Service loyalty bonus scheme
- Enhanced Maternity package
- Mental Health & Wellbeing support service
- Funded CPD & Professional Subscriptions
- Staff social activities
- Discounted membership rates for the Park Gym
- Annual flu vaccination
- Cycle to work scheme
To apply, please email your CV with a covering letter to hr@larkmead.co.uk
