Vet Times Jobs Alternative
Vet Times charges £595 per listing. We charge £149.
Vet Times Jobs is backed by the UK's leading veterinary trade publication and has genuine reach within the profession. But at £595 +VAT for a single Bronze listing, it's the most expensive specialist board per post — and it requires direct contact for anything beyond basic. The Practice Standard is self-serve, instant, and £149.
About Vet Times Jobs
Vet Times Jobs (jobs.vettimes.com) is the recruitment platform backed by Vet Times, the UK's most widely-read veterinary trade publication. It has strong brand recognition among UK vets and veterinary nurses. Bronze listings start at £595 +VAT for 28 days. Silver and Gold packages require direct contact and are priced on enquiry.
The problems
Why practices move away from Vet Times Jobs
£595 +VAT for a single 28-day Bronze listing
The entry-level listing on Vet Times Jobs is £595 +VAT for 28 days. For a small independent vet practice making occasional hires, this is a significant outlay per role — especially compared to £149 on The Practice Standard.
Not self-serve — Silver and Gold require contact
Beyond the basic Bronze package, Vet Times Jobs requires direct contact with their team for Silver and Gold packages. There's no instant online posting for premium placement — you're back in the world of briefing calls and deadlines.
Print dependency adds complexity
Vet Times Jobs packages include print advertising in the Vet Times magazine as a feature. This means submission deadlines, lead times, and format requirements — adding friction for time-sensitive hiring.
Veterinary only
A vet practice that also employs a physiotherapist, practice manager, or receptionist needs separate platforms for those roles. Vet Times Jobs only covers veterinary professions.
Side by side
Vet Times Jobs vs The Practice Standard
| Feature | Vet Times Jobs | The Practice Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per listing (entry) | £595 +VAT (Bronze, 28 days) | £149 +VAT (30 days) |
| Self-serve posting | Bronze only — Silver/Gold by enquiry | Fully self-serve — live in minutes |
| Disciplines covered | Veterinary only | All 88 — including all vet professions |
| Print dependency | Yes — submission deadlines | No — digital only, instant |
| Unlimited listings | Pay per listing | Practice Pro — £249/month unlimited |
| Non-vet roles | Not supported | All disciplines in one dashboard |
Post your vet role from £149 — live in minutes, no print deadlines.
All 88 regulated professions. 12 UK regions. Candidates always free.
Get started — from £149Common questions
Is The Practice Standard a credible Vet Times Jobs alternative?
Yes. The Practice Standard covers all veterinary professions — vets, veterinary nurses, practice managers, receptionists — at £149 +VAT per listing. Vet Times Jobs starts at £595 +VAT for the same 28–30 day window.
Does The Practice Standard reach enough veterinary candidates?
We're building the candidate pool specifically for private practice. Every vet professional on the platform is registered with the RCVS and is actively seeking private practice roles — a more targeted pool than general veterinary boards that mix corporate, charity, and NHS-adjacent roles.
What if I need to hire a vet and a practice manager?
Post both from the same dashboard. The Practice Standard covers both clinical and operational roles across all disciplines — no need for multiple platforms or multiple subscriptions.