Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] team at our recently refurbished Shirley site. This role offers a well-balanced caseload between surgery and medicine. We could also consider a consult only role for those that’d prefer this. We’re able to offer candidates a relocation allowance of up to £5000 for those that require it, as well as a welcome bonus of up to £5000 (pro rata) for new hires. Ideally, we’re looking for a candidate that has at least a couple of years of UK clinical experience.

Work Life Balance

We are proud to say our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours truly tips the scale on your work life balance. We know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career and we want to make it easy for you to strike the right balance, whether you are looking for a full time or part time role we are sure we can find the right rota pattern for you. Typically, a full-time role would involve working 40 hours per day (4 days per week), along with the shared Saturday morning rota, which sits at 4:12 with time back in lieu. There’s no out of hours or on call required with the role.

About Us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] comprises of six fully functioning practices. Across all of our sites, we have an excellent team of clinicians that’s composed of 26 vets, 30 RVNs, as well as our staff of VCAs & SVNs. Our team boasts certificate holders in imaging, ophthalmology, surgery, cardiology, imaging and medicine. The Shirley site is a well equipped with digital x-ray, ultrasound, laparoscopy and CT at our nearby Halesowen site.

Team Testimonial

'I started my career at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] as a student vet nurse. The team welcomed me, were eager to show me the ropes and to get me involved with the wide and varied case load that we treat. Over the years I have been able to really utilise my nursing skills and broaden my knowledge within a supportive and caring environment. I have always been encouraged to improve and develop. Therefore, my role has changed over the years- SVN, RVN, senior inpatient nurse and now Nursing manager. I feel very lucky to be part of a team that really does aim to deliver the best care to our patients.' - Amy, Nursing Manager.

Benefits

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development via [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon
• Research funding
• £1250 per annum via Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme
• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees
• Company pension scheme with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] contributions
• Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme
• Voluntary benefits
• Discounted pet treatment at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] practices

Location

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], 61 Colebrook Road, Shirley, B90 2JZ, United Kingdom

Apply

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Contact

Speak to Marcus Alphonso from our recruitment team: [contact hidden]