Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Clinical Pathologist to join our laboratory team. The successful applicant will be expected to provide a full clinical pathology service including examination and interpretation of cytology samples and interpretation of laboratory results. The role holder will also be expected to work closely with laboratory staff to optimise, develop and expand testing services.

The Diagnostic Laboratories are an ECVCP (European College of Veterinary Clinical Pathology) accredited training laboratory, with a close-knit team encompassing expertise in haematology, biochemistry, microbiology and molecular diagnostics. The laboratories run diagnostic testing for Langford Vets farm, equine and small animal first opinion practices as well as for external veterinary clients. A significant part of the caseload comes from the small animal referral hospital, which is located on the same site. As a Clinical Pathologist working in the Diagnostic Laboratories, you will be an integral part of this wider team of clinical experts, working together to deliver exceptional clinical care.

Applicants must hold a specialist qualification in veterinary clinical pathology (Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Clinical Pathology or the American College of Veterinary Pathology, or a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists), but board eligible clinical pathologists, and pathologists with other certifications and significant experience (at least 3 years) in diagnostic clinical pathology will also be considered. The successful candidate must also be a member of the RCVS, or eligible for RCVS membership with full working rights in the UK.

Langford Vets are committed to supporting the personal and professional development of staff, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration and career long learning. Individuals are encouraged to incorporate professional interests such as research into the role.

Contract: Full time (40 hours per week), part time and flexible working patterns will be considered. Permanent.

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 employee wellbeing champions

- EDI committee

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

- Menopause Cafe

- Wellbeing talks and events

- Cycle to work scheme

- Support group for parents and carers of neurodivergent children

- 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

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, don't delay, click 'Apply' and begin your career with Langford Vets.

Key dates:

Application deadline:

6th February 2026

Interviews:

w/c 16th February 2026

Informal enquiries can be directed to the Director of Laboratories Dr Pip Lait pip.lait@bristol.ac.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

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