There’s no better time to join our talented and support team here at Gordon Vets!

We are seeking an experienced full-time Veterinary Surgeon to join our team, working 40 hours per week over 4 days. This is a one-year fixed term maternity cover contract. Part-time applications will also be considered. The role includes 1 weekend every 7 weeks, with an additional day off the following week. There are no out-of-hours (OOH) requirements. Salary up to £65000 DOE

Key Responsibilities

*Mixture of surgery and routine consultations

*Routine diagnostic workup, we have a wide variety of cases

*Some branch cover

What We Offer

*Supportive, caring team environment with no blame culture

*Full support at all times; you will never be left alone

*Management and senior team are receptive to new ideas and value the team’s input

*Daily tea break for case discussions and team catch-ups, plus a 1-hour paid lunch

*Excellent range of skills across our veterinary and nurse teams, including special interests in ophthalmology, exotics, and medicine, and a visiting orthopaedic vet

About Us

Gordon Vets has a loyal client base and was recently shortlisted for the IVC Best Team award. We pride ourselves on our team-oriented approach, where everyone looks after each other. Our dedicated reception team supports the smooth running of the practice.

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

*6.8 weeks annual leave

*Your birthday as a paid day off

*Wellbeing

*Private medical insurance

*Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

*Cycle to Work scheme

*Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

*Non-accidental injury support

Development

*£1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata

*Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy

*Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopedia provider

*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

Additional

*Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers

*Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer

*Discounted staff pet care

Up to £65,000 DOE