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Junior Veterinarian - Emergencies and Intensive Care

On-site in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 1 month ago

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The Vet Office

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
Contract: Permanent contract, full-time hours
Hours: Rotating shifts, including nights · Includes weekends
Education: University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

Education & certifications

Direct supervision by senior veterinarians during all shifts
1-2 veterinary technicians per shift
Ongoing internal training plan:
- Weekly clinical sessions (in-person or online)
- Access to a training platform
- Specific training in emergency medicine, internal medicine, and surgery
Veterinarian and veterinary technician on call available at all times
Opportunity to pursue master's degrees or external training based on performance and commitment

If you are taking your first steps in small animal practice and want to be part of a highly demanding environment with strong educational support, this is your chance.

The role

The Vet Office is recruiting junior or recently graduated veterinarians to join the team of a renowned referral veterinary hospital located on Diagonal Avenue in Barcelona, with over 30 years of experience in emergency care, intensive care, advanced surgery, and internal medicine.

This is an ideal opportunity to start your professional career in a highly specialized environment, with continuous supervision, structured training, and real prospects for medium- and long-term development.

How you'll work

Permanent full-time contract (40 hours per week on average)
Option for fewer hours with pro-rated salary
Rotating shifts:
- Nights: 9 or 12 hours
- Days: 7.5 or 12 hours
- Weekends: 12 hours (day or night)
Annual gross salary: between €23,000 and €26,000, depending on shifts and experience
Negotiable shifts based on availability and progression

Hiring process

Send your application or request more information at: talent@thevetoffice.com

About The Vet Office

The Vet Office is a specialized veterinary recruitment agency operating across Spain, connecting veterinary professionals with clinics and hospitals nationwide. The company focuses exclusively on the veterinary sector, placing veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and support staff in roles ranging from emergency and internal medicine to imaging, surgery, and exotic animal care. Their platform serves as a dedicated bridge between veterinary talent and Spanish animal health employers, with a strong emphasis on the Spanish market.

The Vet Office has built a reputation as the go-to recruitment partner for veterinary professionals in Spain, with a presence across the country from Barcelona and Madrid to Valencia, Seville, and Bilbao. For international professionals, the company offers a direct entry point into the Spanish veterinary job market, with roles that frequently require Spanish language skills and often include relocation support, such as accommodation assistance in cities like Melilla. Their roles span from clinical positions to remote consultancy work, making them a relevant option for vets looking to practice in Spain.

Industry: Veterinary recruitment
Website: thevetoffice.com

In their own words

About the company & team

Referral center in the heart of Barcelona
Specialized in emergency care, ICU, advanced surgery (orthopedics, neurology, and soft tissue)
State-of-the-art facilities: digital X-ray, ultrasound, CT scan, in-house laboratory, fully equipped operating rooms, ICU with ventilator and intensive monitoring
Established team: 7 veterinarians (including senior supervisors), 5-6 veterinary technicians per shift

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