An opportunity has risen for a part-time or full-time Veterinary Referral Clinician - Internal Medicine to join our existing highly competent team. Your role will involve investigating and managing a wide variety of internal medicine cases, and communicating with clients and referring vets.

 
Bath Veterinary Referrals is a well-established multidisciplinary referral centre based at Rosemary Lodge Veterinary Hospital in the World Heritage City of Bath. We offer referrals in small animal medicine, soft tissue surgery, orthopaedic surgery, neurology, spinal surgery, cardiology, ophthalmology and rehabilitation.

 

The internal medicine team are experienced in all aspects of feline and canine medicine. We work closely alongside our surgical team and are also actively involved in the diagnostic imaging of our own cases. We are also involved in the investigation and treatment of oncological and neurological cases. We have a dedicated team of referral nurses assisting us and looking after the inpatients. We also have a separate peaceful, large and modern cattery which is ICC (International Cat Care) accredited in a different location of the building to the kennels to reduce stress in our feline patients.

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

 

 

How You’ll Make a Difference

 

You will join our team of seven Advanced Practitioners and  to develop the referral service and deliver outstanding patient and client care. You will also demonstrate a passion for supporting the development of colleagues through mentoring, supervision, and knowledge sharing. You’ll contribute positively to the efficient running of your service and play an active role in maintaining high clinical standards and continuous improvement. 

 

You will also demonstrate a passion for supporting the development of colleagues through mentoring, supervision, and knowledge sharing. As part of out commitment to the continued success of the Medicine service we will be recruiting an AVP trainee who will rely on you for support and guidance.

 

 

You Might Be a Great Fit If... 

 

You are an experienced veterinary surgeon with strong clinical expertise and a passion for delivering high-quality referral-level care. You’ll bring: 

 

- A Veterinary degree with RCVS registration, and Advanced Practitioner status 

- Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with referring vets, clients, and multidisciplinary teams 

- Experience supporting, mentoring, or supervising colleagues 

 

 

How We’ll Support You 

 

At Inspiring Vet Care, we’re committed to supporting you in delivering advanced clinical care while continuing to grow professionally. When you join us, you’ll benefit from: 

 

- The opportunity to work within a well-supported referral hospital environment with complex and rewarding caseloads with access to high-quality facilities, equipment, and multidisciplinary clinical teams 

- Support to maintain Advanced Practitioner status and remain at the forefront of clinical practice 

- Funded learning and development, including access to IVC Academy training centres and specialist programmes 

- A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, learning, and continuous improvement 

 

 

What We Offer Our Team 

 

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

 

- 6.6 weeks of annual leave, inclusive of annual leave

- £2000 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata

- Healthcare Cash Plan 

- Cycle to Work scheme 

- Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme 

- Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you 

- Discounted staff pet care  

- Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers 

 

 

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

 

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.