Veterinary Receptionist - Devon
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate Veterinary Receptionist to join our inclusive team here at Optivet Referrals (Devon Branch).
Optivet Referrals Devon is an independent specialist Ophthalmology referral hospital. Based in Dartington, our practice has the latest equipment and facilities to help provide the essential care our patients need.
We are aligned around a set of core values which help us to deliver outstanding care to our patients and their owners. We are also currently undergoing an investor in the environment accreditation to help reduce our carbon usage.
This is a permanent part-time position working 24 hours per week, Wednesday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:30 (with 1 hours unpaid break)
The role consists of answering calls, booking appointments, greeting clients, liaising with the team, processing payments and accurately recording information.
Our package
Salary - £15,300pa based on 24 hours (£25,500 FTE)
· 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time employees) (we also allow an extra 5 days for length of service)
RVN - London (CR4 4DB)
Through consistent growth, based on our quality of service, we are opening a new Independent Specialist Referral centre in the Mitcham area (CR4 4DB), London, focusing on providing an Ophthalmology Referral Service. We have a fantastic opportunity to welcome a new friendly and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our inclusive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step into referral nursing to further your skills, knowledge and experience.
This is a full time position which includes a rotation of day and twilight shift patterns across 5 days per week. Your responsibilities will revolve around caring for medical, surgical, and high-dependency patients, ensuring they receive optimal care.
More than just a job; you make a commitment to making a tangible difference in the lives of our beloved animals. Your keen attention to detail, coupled with your empathetic approach to patient care, will contribute towards an already established culture of excellence within our RVN team.
Our package
Salary - £32,000 to £36,000 per year (experience and skill dependant)
· 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (we also allow an extra 5 days for length of service).
ECC Veterinary Surgeon (Days) - Havant, Hampshire
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate ECC Vet to join our inclusive team here at Optivet.
Optivet is an independent practice providing first line 24/7 emergency care with expert emergency clinicians as well as providing a specialist referral service in Ophthalmology, Surgery, Internal Medicine and Anaesthesia.
The role is based on an annualised contract. You will be working approx 10 – 12, 12 hour day shifts per month. Bank holiday working is shared amongst the team.
Your responsibilities will revolve around caring for medical, surgical, and high-dependency patients, ensuring they receive optimal care.
More than just a job; you make a commitment to making a tangible difference in the lives of our beloved animals. Your keen attention to detail, coupled with your empathetic approach to patient care, will contribute towards an already established culture of excellence within our ECC team.
Our package
Salary - £65k based on 40 hours per week FTE
· Holiday entitlement of 232 hours per year
ECC Veterinary Surgeon (Nights) - Havant, Hampshire
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate ECC Night Vet to join our inclusive team here at Optivet.
Optivet is an independent practice providing first line 24/7 emergency care with expert emergency clinicians as well as providing a specialist referral service in Ophthalmology, Surgery, Internal Medicine and Anaesthesia.
Our team focuses on all aspects of our patients wellbeing. Through knowledge-based growth and outstanding nursing care, our clinicians deliver effective treatments plans for our patients, keeping our clients informed throughout, founded on what we would want for our own pets.
The role is based on an annualised contract. You will be working approx 10 – 12, 12 hour shifts per month. These will be mainly nights with the occasional days. Bank holiday working is shared amongst the team.
Your responsibilities will revolve around caring for medical, surgical, and high-dependency patients, ensuring they receive optimal care. As well as working in a highly equipped hospital, you will receive CPD allowance and paid RCVS, VDS and any other relevant professional memberships.
More than just a job; you make a commitment to making a tangible difference in the lives of our beloved animals. Your keen attention to detail, coupled with your empathetic approach to patient care, will contribute towards an already established culture of excellence within our ECC team.
Our package
Salary - £65,000 to £75,000 (depending on split between days and night shifts). This is based on a 40 hour working week FTE.
· Holiday entitlement of 232 hours per year
Veterinary Care Assistant - Havant, Hampshire
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate Veterinary Care Assistant to join our inclusive team here at Optivet Referrals.
Optivet is an independent practice providing first line 24/7 emergency care with expert emergency clinicians as well as providing a specialist referral service in Ophthalmology, Surgery, Internal Medicine and Anaesthesia.
This is a permanent full time position working 40 hours per week across day and twilight shifts.
As a VCA (Veterinary Care Assistant), you will work alongside specialist veterinary surgeons and RVNs to provide excellent care for inpatients, assist in theatres, prepare and clean equipment, maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the hospital and provide client care and lab processing assistance where required.
Our package
Salary - £25,500 (experience dependant, reviewed after successful probation)
· 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
Veterinary Receptionist - Havant, Hampshire
We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and passionate Veterinary Receptionist to join our inclusive team here at Optivet.
Optivet is an independent practice providing first line 24/7 emergency care with expert emergency clinicians as well as providing a specialist referral service in Ophthalmology, Surgery, Internal Medicine and Anaesthesia.
Our team focuses on all aspects of our patients wellbeing. Through knowledge-based growth and outstanding nursing care, our clinicians deliver effective treatments plans for our patients, keeping our clients informed throughout, founded on what we would want for our own pets.
We are looking for both Full time and Part time receptionists on the following shift patterns:
FULL TIME - Monday to Friday working week one 07:30 - 16:00, week two 12:00 - 21:00 (40 hours) on a rotating basis
PART TIME - Saturday and Sunday week one 07:30 - 16:00, week two 10:30 - 19:00 on a rotating basis (16 hours)
Our package
· Salary - £12.26 per hour (annual salary will be based on contractual hours)
· 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays – pro-rated based on number of hours worked
Part time ECC RVN - Havant, Hampshire
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our inclusive team here at Optivet.
Optivet is an independent practice providing first line 24/7 emergency care with expert emergency clinicians as well as providing a specialist referral service in Ophthalmology, Surgery, Internal Medicine and Anaesthesia.
This is a part time position (28 hours per week), working:
· Saturday night (19:00 to 08:00am)
· Sunday night (19:00 to 08:00am)
· Monday night (23:30 to 08:00am)
· Tuesday night (23:30 to 08:00am)
Our vibrant and friendly specialist and nursing team have exceptional knowledge and experience which allows for an excellent working environment, with plenty of support and development (full induction and training provided)
To succeed in this role, you must be dynamic, well organised with high attention to detail. You must be able to show empathy and work in a fast-paced environment, whilst demonstrating exemplary teamworking skills.
Our package
· Salary - £26,600 per year (pro rata salary)
· 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (we also allow an extra 5 days for length of service) (pro rata)
To apply for any of our current roles, interested candidates may contact Emma Phillips, our Personnel Lead, (emma.phillips@optivet.com)
As part of the application, please include a letter of intent, your CV and the contact details of two referees.
We can’t wait to hear from you!
Closing date: August 2025
Are you interested in learning more about Optivet?
Whether you are a budding veterinary nurse, a training veterinarian, or just starting out on your animal care journey, we can provide work experience and shadowing opportunities for you at our main hospital in Havant.
Please contact our People Director for more details at emma.phillips@optivet.com