Mobile vet

We are an independent mobile veterinary practice based in Edinburgh. We provide bespoke and quality care where pets feel most comfortable - at home!

We value meaningful relationships between ourselves, our clients and patients.

Our approach to personalised and compassionate care are reflected in our client feedback and testimonials. Our team has great job satisfaction because they can see how our values and care are truly appreciated.

As a Mobile Vet with Vetkind, your 'consulting room' will be the heart of our clients' homes. You will have the time and autonomy to deliver the high standard of care you've always strived for. 

The ideal candidate is a confident and caring individual who thrives on building relationships and is passionate about animal welfare. 

You should have:

• RCVS membership and the right to work in the UK.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in small animal practice.
• A full, clean UK driving licence.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a naturally empathetic approach.
• The ability to work confidently in a sole-charge capacity while on the road.
• A genuine desire to practice veterinary medicine in a more personal, low-stress environment.

We value our team as much as we value our clients and patients. We offer a supportive and positive work environment with a focus on genuine work-life balance.

• Salary: Base salary plus a car allowance or company car and a yearly performance related bonus. Package up to 50K.
• Excellent Work-Life Balance: No out-of-hours (OOH) or on-call duties. We believe your time off is yours to enjoy.
• Professional Development: A generous CPD allowance and support for your professional interests.
• Professional Fees Paid: RCVS and VDS fees are covered.
• All Tools Provided: You will be provided with your own kit and all equipment needed to provide excellent care.
• Supportive Team Culture: Become part of a friendly, independent team that supports each other.
• Job Satisfaction: The unique opportunity to make a real, positive impact on the lives of pets and their owners every single day.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting thorough, unhurried consultations for a wide range of preventative and first-opinion cases.
• Providing compassionate end-of-life care and owner support.
• Building genuine, trusting relationships with a dedicated client base.
• Working independently while being a key part of a supportive and collaborative team.
• We provide veterinary care for a local cat shelter and all members of staff are involved in this.
• We have a surgical base where we perform surgeries 1-2 times a week, although this could be a consulting only role if preferred.

Working location: clients homes and local cat shelter.

Local travel to clients' homes within postcode area EH1-EH26 (includes all of Edinburgh and the immediate surrounding areas)

• Professional Development: A generous CPD allowance and support for your professional interests.
• Professional Fees Paid: RCVS and VDS fees are covered.
• All Tools Provided: You will be provided with your own kit and all equipment needed to provide excellent care.

Interested, but not sure if this is for you? 
We would be happy for someone to come and shadow us for a day if they think they might be interested.

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would be a great fit for the Vetkind team to Mhairi and Martha - info@vetkind.co.uk.

For an informal, confidential chat about the role, please feel free to get in touch.