Job Description

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team here at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Veterinary Centre.

The successful candidate will be confident with routine surgeries and consults. They will work alongside the team to make sure we are delivering on the company ethos whilst using our Care Frameworks to provide excellent care for our loyal clients and pets.

Meet the Team

As a member of our team, you'll work alongside our Practice Director, a Clinical Lead, four veterinary surgeons, six registered veterinary nurses and five support staff, who collaborate between our two branches.

Rota

This is a full-time role, working 36 hours per week, 9 hours per day across 4 days. We are happy to explore the 4 days that best suit you and can discuss this at interview. Also one in four Saturdays 9am-12 noon.

About Us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Vets is a thriving two site first opinion practice located in the vibrant Market Town of Ashton-in-Makerfield, just 4 miles south of Wigan, as well as our Golborne site in Warrington, which is situated within easy reach of major cities like Manchester and Liverpool, as well as the picturesque Lake District. With a focus on sustainability and eco-friendliness, our main site, Bryn Vets, is built to Passivhaus standards, making it near carbon neutral and self-sufficient in power generation.

Across both sites you’ll have access to digital x-ray, ultrasound, blood pressure equipment, tonometer and much more!

Because Our People Matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

• Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (Pro rata). Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday.
• Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline, Enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay, Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing.
• Development: £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata, Certificate support, Learning and development opportunities via the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Academy, Access to Vetlexicon, All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding, All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund, Infection Prevention and Control Programme, Quality Improvement Programme.
• Professional Memberships: BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS fees.
• Colleague Benefits: Company pension scheme ([Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] will make a contribution as well), Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, Voluntary benefits, Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers, Discounted treatment for your own pets at an [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] practice.

Diversity & Inclusion

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Contact

Speak to Jim Dixon from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

Senior Talent Partner: Jim Dixon

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