Aldgate Vets has been recruiting strongly across our team over recent years – and we continue to do so – because of significant expansion and exciting developments in the services we offer, including our small animal hospital in Bridlington and our growing chronic pain management and acupuncture offering.
We believe strongly in being an excellent employer, providing a happy and safe place to work, and investing in the skills and qualifications of our wonderful team. We pay the living wage and we are accredited by the Real Living Wage Foundation. The Real Living Wage is higher than the government’s minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.
Send Us Your CV
Any questions? Call us
Want to know more?
Current Vacancies
Who we are
Aldgate Veterinary Practice is a proudly independent RCVS-accredited general veterinary practice with sites in the East Yorkshire towns of Driffield & Bridlington.
Aldgate Vets is an independently owned practice with a team of highly experienced Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses, reception and Administration Staff based across our sites in Bridlington and Driffield.
Our ambition is to provide the best in preventative, diagnostic and emergency care for all our patients. We also believe strongly in being an excellent employer, providing a happy and safe place to work, and investing in the skills and qualifications of our wonderful team. We currently have certificate holders in diagnostic imaging, small animal medicine and small animal surgery certificate. We also have a diploma holder in animal physiotherapy.
As the only remaining independent practice locally, our aim is to continue the tradition of a high standard of care in a compassionate and down-to-earth manner. Our two directors – Giles Moore and Lucy Butler both have active clinical roles within the practice and live within local communities. We are an RCVS-approved nurse training practice and actively support the development of the nursing team. We have recently achieved ISFM gold standard status.
In our purpose-built small animal practice in Bridlington, we offer 3 surgical theatres, one with laparoscopic facilities, another dedicated to orthopaedic surgery. We also have a CT scanner, a separate dental suite with dental radiography, video endoscopy and gastroscopy. We have a dedicated rehabilitation department, led by our diploma holder, which offers, acupuncture, physiotherapy, laser therapy and hydrotherapy.
We have a dedicated night team for the hospital to support your work/life balance, this offers OOH services to 7 other local practices.
Who we would like to find…
The role is ideally full-time, however part-time applications would be gladly received. Full time is 4 days/week, with a fixed weekday off, Saturday/Sunday day shifts on rotation with time back the following week with a share of working Bank Holiday (with TOIL back).
We are ideally seeking a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon who has completed their GDP with a minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience.
The ideal candidate will be a good all-rounder, we would also be interested to hear from vets with more specialist interests. The Practice encourages CPD and can offer support with starting or completing Certificates.
Exciting Opportunity: Veterinary Rehabilitation Lead (Maternity Cover)
Aldgate Veterinary Practice, East Yorkshire
We are an Independent, small animal practice based across two sites in East Yorkshire. We have a purpose-built hospital in Bridlington and a smaller, but equally busy practice in Driffield.
Our facilities
Both practices are well equipped with diagnostic ultrasound, digital x-ray and in-house laboratory machines. In addition, the
Bridlington practice offers CT, endoscopy and fully equipped laparoscopic, orthopaedic and dental theatres.
We run an OOH service from the Bridlington practice, covering our own and 8 other local practices’ emergency work.
The Bridlington surgery is also home to our rehabilitation facility, which includes an underwater treadmill machine, a large 6×4 m hydrotherapy pool, and a dedicated rehabilitation consultation room with a wide range of physiotherapy equipment.
Our people
We have a 15-vet team, which is made up of both experienced and more recently qualified vets, including certificate holders in diagnostic imaging, surgery, and medicine, and we actively encourage further training and professional development. We have a wonderful team of RVNs, which again includes certificate holders, and are a busy nurse training practice. We have a dedicated client care team who keep the wheels turning and who are constantly aiming to improve our client experience.
We have a dedicated Rehabilitation team, which is currently led by vet Rayana Kamal. Rayana holds a WVAG Certificate in Chronic Pain Management and Acupuncture and is qualified as a Veterinary Physiotherapist from the University of Nottingham in 2022. Rayana is also a board committee member on the British Veterinary Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Association.
Rayana joined the practice in 2021 and has spent most of her time growing a dedicated and loyal client base offering a holistic approach to rehabilitation using acupuncture, class IV laser therapy, physiotherapy and tailored exercise plans.
The rehabilitation facility in Bridlington opened in 2022, and since then, we have also been able to offer hydrotherapy. Our rehabilitation patients are a mix of older patients with chronic conditions and patients who have had orthopaedic or spinal disease or surgeries. Cases are either referred internally, with a high case load coming from our orthopaedic surgeon, or through external referrals from local practices.
We have two full-time hydrotherapists, one of whom is an RVN, who work alongside Rayana to offer a unique veterinary-led service.
Our Values
Our core values are Compassion, Commitment, Integrity and Teamwork.
We aim to offer a modern approach to Veterinary Medicine with a traditional client and team-focused approach.
Our team is a diverse and welcoming team that works fantastically together to deliver these values.
Job description
Our current available position is to provide Rayana’s maternity cover with the possibility of a longer-term role. This unique opportunity involves leading and developing a small team dedicated to rehabilitation and hydrotherapy, maintaining the current client base, and working with the team to look for innovative ways to improve and develop the service.
Rayana currently works a 4-day week with a set day off each week and every other Saturday. There are no late nights or OOH shifts. Rayana spends 90% of her time dedicated to rehabilitation work.
We are open to flexibility around this position, with the possibility of part-time working being an option. There will also be the possibility of including other roles within the practice.
Salary would be expected to be £45,000-£58,000 depending on hours and experience.
Who are we looking for
This is a unique opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon who has a passion for and experience in Veterinary Rehabilitation to lead a small team to maintain and develop an established veterinary rehabilitation department. Further qualifications in veterinary acupuncture and chronic pain management are essential for this role.
Please visit our website www.aldgatevet.co.uk to get a feel of our practice, or direct any questions or applications to recruitmet@aldgatevet.co.uk
We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, friendly and efficient individual to join our team of friendly Vets, Nurses, VCAs, Receptionists and Support Staff as a Veterinary Care Assistant.
The role is varied and rewarding and plays an important part in patient care within the Practice.
Your tasks will include (but not limited to):
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, including infection control
- Assisting in inpatient care
- Preparing and maintaining equipment. Includes cleaning, packing and preparing surgical equipment for use
- Assisting vets and nurses with animal handling and restraint
- Assisting with the smooth running of theatre procedures
The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working with animals, although full training can be provided for the right candidate. The role is demanding physically as you can be on your feet all shift.
We welcome applications for full or part-time working across shifts between 8.00 am – 8.00 pm, Monday – Sunday (4 days/week – full-time) plus bank holidays on rota. This role covers both our Practices (Bridlington & Driffield) so you will need to be able to travel to both sites.
In return, we offer:
- 4 weeks holiday, plus bank holidays
- CPD
- Company pension
- Discounted veterinary fees
- We pay the Real Living Wage
About us:
Our independent practice is in the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds, offering the best of all worlds with both rural and coastal activities on our doorstep and the lovely historic city of York close by.
We are a growing 20+ vet mixed practice, providing our staff with a quality work-life balance.
We offer a wide range of services and equipment, including in-house laboratory testing, CT scanner, digital X-ray, ultrasound and multi-parameter monitoring at both sites, dental X-rays plus bronchoscopy, rhinoscopy, laparoscopic surgeries, a visiting orthopaedic surgeon and an in-house pain management consultant offering acupuncture, laser therapy and physio, plus a hydrotherapy suite with pool and treadmill at Bridlington.
Interested? Send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@aldgatevet.co.uk
To read our privacy notice for recruitment, please click here.