Vet Surgeon

Full-Time Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon- From £37,500 per annum - Prestigious, Small Animal Practice

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two experienced small animal veterinary surgeons to join our expanding team. We are an independent practice with a large, supportive team of vets, nurses, and reception staff at our state-of-the-art, RCVS-accredited hospital.

Why Join Us?

• Friendly & Supportive Team: Our team provides gold-standard care to our patients and fosters a positive, collaborative environment. We have a mix of experienced and recently qualified vets, ensuring a wealth of knowledge is always available.
• Out-of-Hours Care: We offer our own out-of-hours cover, providing clients with seamless service and offering vets the chance to manage exciting emergency and critical care cases. The OOH rota is equally shared between 8 vets, with a ‘back-up’ rota ensuring senior support is always available.
• Great Work-Life Balance: Our 15-minute consultation slots and scheduled breaks provide time for admin, case reviews, or a well-deserved coffee break.
• Modern Facilities: Our spacious, purpose-built practice features heating and air conditioning for a comfortable working environment. Facilities include 7 consult rooms, a dedicated bereavement room, 2 operating theatres, a dental suite with dental x-ray, a new ultrasound machine, digital x-ray, endoscopy, 5 patient wards, hydrotherapy, a stance analyser, and Class IV laser.
• Supportive Environment for New Graduates: We offer tailored support for new graduates, with several senior vets acting as GDP mentors. A clinical director or senior vet is available 24/7 for advice.
• Professional Development: We are committed to CPD, with 5 certificate holders and 1 diploma holder in our team and several vets currently studying for certificates. We encourage continual learning and offer an active WhatsApp group for case discussions.
• Location: Our location is also well-connected to the motorway network, providing easy access to the Lake District, Liverpool, Manchester, Wales, and the West Pennines.

Role Overview: We are looking for two vets with at least two years of experience (or those who have completed their vet GDP portfolio) to join our team.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary starting at £37,500 for new graduates, with increases based on experience.
• 5 annual CPD days and a commitment to further education.
• Regular lunchtime wellness exercise sessions to promote mental and physical well-being.
• 1 in 4 weekends, supported by an experienced director.
• Generous lieu time for out-of-hours shifts.
• Accommodation available for up to 3 months to assist with relocation.
• Childcare vouchers, workplace pension, and 32 days of annual leave.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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