Associate (Ambulatory), Rossdales Hertfordshire – Fixed Term
Rossdales Veterinary Surgeons is seeking to appoint a dedicated equine veterinary surgeon to join our busy ambulatory team based at our Hertfordshire Practice. This position is fixed term for 12 months to cover maternity leave, with a start date of 2 November 2026. This exciting role involves working with our extensive and varied client base, which includes leisure horse owners, professional yards and stud clients.
The Hertfordshire team practise all forms of first opinion equine work, with access to fully mobile equipment and the opportunity to investigate cases fully on yard. The Practice is supported by Rossdales Laboratories, and our Equine Hospital, Diagnostic Centre and Medical Intensive Care Unit for seamless referral for diagnostic, surgical and medical procedures.
This is a full-time role, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The role will include contribution to the out of hours on-call service. Others hours, including Bank Holidays, may be required in accordance with the Practice needs.
For further information, please see the full job description.
The ideal candidate will be registered or eligible to register with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and will have a minimum of one year’s postgraduate equine experience. The ability to remain calm under pressure, be a team player and integrate with our multidisciplinary specialist team is essential. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, with outstanding attention to detail, excellent client management skills, verbal and written communication skills and a high level of accuracy.
We offer an excellent CPD package which promotes learning both externally and offers access to the internationally renowned Rossdales CPD programmes.
We also offer an excellent benefits package, which includes:
• Enhanced holiday
• Opportunity to buy and sell holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Enhanced family schemes, including maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Westfield Health Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Employee Activities/Events
Application Process and Timeline
Please contact Sarah Moore on sarah.moore@rossdales.com if you wish to have an informal discussion about this role
To apply, please send your full curriculum vitae with a covering letter to recruitment@rossdales.com
Closing date: 27th July 2026