This role is ideal for an enthusiastic individual who is looking to be part of a caring, fun, and dedicated team, with the drive to give excellent client experience and high-quality care to our patients. This role can truly be tailored to you, with a highly experienced veterinary team, we have the right support network to help develop and nurture your talent.

About Highgate

We are a close-knit bunch of 4 vets, 5 nurses and support staff, working in a first-opinion small animal practice on the edge of the Lake District. Our clinical staff range in experience from a few years graduated, to many years qualified.

All our staff work across our two clinics within Kendal; Highgate covers more hospitalised and sick patients and Beezon hosts dentistry and day cases. Our Beezon site was a Petplan practice of the year finalist in 2021 (top 3 from 15,000 entries)!

How will I be supported?

Our fantastic nursing team, Area Directors and Areas Support Managers are always ready to help.

We have a supportive learning culture with morning huddles, monthly clinical club, and lots of treats. Our practice supports the local Greyhound rehoming centre, and some of our staff volunteer for local pet blood bank collections!

How can we support your work/life balance?

Our standard full-time rota is 40 hours over a 4-day week and at present are doing a 1:5 Saturday morning rota, however, our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours truly tips the scale of your work-life balance. Our OOH is managed by VetsNow so no out of hours work is required.

We appreciate how important work/life balance is and would be happy to discuss part time / flexible working to suit your needs.

Our standard day starts with a huddle at 8:30 am and ends between 5.30 -7 pm depending on the day/rota.

What do I get in return?

We offer a competitive salary for this role of up to £65,000 depending on experience, and a relocation payment of up to £3,000 and Welcome Bonus of up to £5,000.

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

*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 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 £65,000 DOE, relocation payment of up to £3,000 and Welcome Bonus of up to £5,000.