Careers at

Cockburn Vets

We are always looking to strengthen our team with skilled, dedicated, passionate professionals.

In a warm, welcoming and supportive team environment, we provide compassionate care for pets and their owners, driven by clinical excellence and a commitment to a gentle dependable service.

Vet examining dog's eyes
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Awards achieved

Special Elite Club award in 2023, 2024 and 2025 & Best UK Vet award 2023, 2024 & 2025

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Years

Operating as Cockburn Vets and serving the local pet owning community

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Vets

9-vet, family-run, RCVS-accredited small animal practice in the heart of the National Forest

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Hours a day

We support and care for pets

Current Vacancies

We’re always looking for the next veterinary superstars to work with us in our friendly vet practice, even if we don’t have vacancies advertised. If you’re a vet, vet surgeon or vet nurse (who enjoys tea and cakes), and want to be a key part of a happy, experienced and supportive team, get in touch by sending your CV to reception@vetscoalville.co.uk

Veterinary Surgeon

 Veterinary Surgeon

Full time/part time

Why work for Cockburn Vets?

Join a practice where your voice will be heard and your opinion valued. You will have a brilliant team of colleagues, lots of support, flexibility, and all in the beautiful countryside!

Benefits

Our facilities

We are a Gold Standard Cat Friendly and Dog Friendly clinic, as well as a Veterinary Nurse Training Practice. Our experienced team treats most cases in-house, including innovative procedures such as laparoscopic spays.

Facilities include:

  • Blood pressure monitors in every consultation room
  • In-house laboratory (blood and urine analysers)
  • Laparoscopy
  • Ultrasound with doppler, linear and cardiac probes
  • Rhino-, broncho- and gastroscopes
  • Dedicated dental theatre with dental x-ray

Sustainability & location

Sustainability matters to us. We are reducing our environmental impact through initiatives such as using Tuffies mattresses to reduce washing and working towards Investors in the Environment accreditation.

We are based in a rural location in the heart of the National Forest, close to the Peak District, with Birmingham, Nottingham, Leicester and Derby nearby. London is just 90 minutes by train, with East Midlands and Birmingham airports close by. A brand-new leisure centre has also recently opened near the practice.

Professional development

We believe personal and professional development are crucial and build CPD time into our rota. We hold regular vet meetings and clinical clubs to discuss cases and share knowledge from external CPD. Our team regularly attend BSAVABVA LiveLondon Vet Show, and other CPD of their choice. Certificates are encouraged and supported.

Continuous improvement

We also have excellent relationships with local referral centres. We are launching a new chronic pain clinic, alongside our established in-house acupuncture service.

We operate a continuous improvement (CI) board where all team members can suggest ideas (no idea is too small). Vets have a budget to purchase equipment they feel will enhance clinical services. Our team includes:

  • Nyika – Master’s in Clinical Animal Behaviour
  • Mihaela – working towards a Medicine Certificate
  • Diane – Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice, Diploma in Veterinary Professional Services, and Certificate in Veterinary Business Management
Our Services

What our team says