Salary up to £75,000 DOE, Relocation allowance up to £5000 plus a welcome bonus of up to £5000

Explore a world of opportunity at Tern Vets!

We are looking for an experienced small animal vet to join our team, the role comprises of both surgical and medical duties on a daily basis. Our dynamic team already includes several certificate holders and any new team member' interests would be encouraged and supported. The successful candidate will be welcomed, well supported where necessary but also given clinical freedom. We are a progressive and collaborative practice who strive to keep looking forward with high standards and a client focus.

Our typical full time shift pattern is 40 hours per week between the hours of 8:30am and 6:30pm including your share of the Saturday morning rota, no out of hours or on call work required! We are also happy to consider part time applicants and to discuss and support flexible working.

Be part of something special

Tern Vets was established over 100 years ago as a mixed practice in Market Drayton. Our Newport branch is purpose built and has a friendly team with a family feel.

We have well equipped consulting rooms, 2 operating theatres, imaging suite with xray ultrasound and endoscopy, laparoscopic bitch spay equipment, Tonopen and dental facilities.

North Shropshire has the advantage of being rural and beautiful, perfect for dog walking, horse riding, wild water swimming, mountain biking etc., whilst being within easy access of Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool, for night life, shopping, concerts and airports. The larger city of Chester and town of Shrewsbury are also an easy commute.

Meet like-minded professionals

We have a full time equivalent of 4.5 vets, made up of full and part time team members and 4.5 RVNs plus excellent student nurses from Harper Keele University. Our vets and nurses are supported by an experienced and amazing reception team. Our veterinary team holds certificates in Feline Medicine, Small Animal Medicine, Surgery, Nutrition and Cardiology currently in progress.

We are cat friendly and work hard to ensure that our patients feel as comfortable as possible, even if that means consulting in the carpark or waiting room. Many of our clients are long standing and we work hard to foster great relationships with them.

Whilst we offer support to all vets, the ideal candidate for the current role would be experienced to balance the team. Certificate holder not essential but welcomed, confident and competent in independent consulting and routine surgery such as bitch spays.

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

*Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

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 40 hours paid pro rata

*Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy

*Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia 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

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. 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.

Up to £75,000 DOE