Job Description

Please note we don't accept applications via Indeed. To make an application, please visit the Langford Vets website and complete the relevant application form.

We have an exciting and rare opportunity for a nurse with an interest in soft tissue cases and patient care to join our canine surgery ward team in a fixed-term, part-time position (32.4hrs per week).

The successful candidate will work alongside a welcoming team of nurses and animal care assistants in the canine surgical wards as well as having the opportunity to work closely with our soft tissue clinical specialists, all passionate about providing gold standard care.

This role will involve working within the canine ward space and nursing orthopaedic, soft tissue and neurology patients, then rotating with the other soft tissue nurses and spending a month working alongside the soft tissue team.

We are looking for a forward-thinking nurse who is keen to enhance and develop their skills in a multitude of areas including but not limited to:

Being involved in BOAS consultations and supporting clients through BOAS surgery. Being actively involved in managing referral wound cases including supporting ward areas and owners on best products and handling. Developing skills and knowledge with urethral cuff inflations and laser procedures. Observe and learn about specialist soft tissue surgical procedures with the opportunity to scrub in on theatre cases. Assisting with the student learning experience.
Experience working in a referral setting is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

You will be required to partake in the weekend rota (1 in 6 weekends and up to 2 Bank holidays a year).

Benefits and wellbeing

Our people are at the heart of what we do and as your employer we want to ensure we offer flexibility, support and staff development, where possible, through:

Time off

- 5 weeks holiday per year (plus bank holidays)

- Additional holiday entitlement for Long Service

Wellbeing

- On site Mental Wellbeing Champions

- EDI committee

- Employee Forum - to ensure all employees voices can be heard

- Menopause Cafe

- Wellbeing talks and events

- Cycle to work scheme

- Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay (after 2 years' service)

Health

- SimplyHealth Cashplan membership

- Free annual flu vaccination

- Free Specsavers eye test voucher

General

- Free onsite parking

- U2 bus service link to Bristol

- Annual CPD allowance

- Employee discount

- Generous pension scheme - we match up to 8% pension contributions

- Reimbursement of one professional membership fee per year

How to apply

Please note we don't accept applications via Indeed. To make an application, please visit the Langford Vets website and complete the relevant application form.

Closing date

: Friday 23rd January 2026

Interviews

: week commencing 26th January 2026

Langford Vets is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 27,407.95-34,726.93 per year

Expected hours: 32.4 per week

Benefits:

Canteen Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person