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Veterinary Surgeon - Oakham, Rutland

Employer
Oakham Veterinary Hospital
Location
Oakham, Rutland
Salary
Competitive salary
Closing date
11 Nov 2020

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Job Details

Veterinary Surgeon required at Oakham Veterinary Hospital - Oakham, Rutland!

The role

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic veterinary surgeon to join our progressive small animal hospital. Supported by a team of friendly colleagues, in house laboratory and dedicated lab technician, all the usual toys plus CT, you will be able to work cases up to a high standard. Our aim is to provide our clients and patients with gold standard care with an emphasis on case continuity. With a focus on personal and professional development, CPD is encouraged and funded.

About Us

Situated in beautiful Rutland, Oakham Veterinary Hospital is a long established single site equine and small animal practice. Our well equipped, purpose built premises and Tier 3 Hospital status mean that we are able to work cases up to a high standard. As a clinical associate of Nottingham Vet School, we also have access to their knowledge and expertise. Our hard working, supportive team is made up of 9 veterinary surgeons, 17 nurses and a friendly customer care team.

Applicant Requirements

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with further qualifications or an interest in surgery. If you have the confidence to perform surgery unsupervised and the ability to work up their own medical cases, our certificate holders can help you develop further. For new or recent graduates, there is also support to help you grow in your first role.
Great client communication skills are also essential as we pride ourselves on delivering a high quality service to our clients.

As the role will involve occasional OOH house visits, applicants will be required to have a full driving licence.

Benefits

  • 25 days paid holiday not including bank holidays
  • 5 days paid CPD leave
  • £1250 CPD Allowance per annum
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • VDS Membership paid
  • BVA Membership paid
  • Service based holiday entitlement increases
  • Birthday leave
  • Childcare voucher scheme
  • Discounted veterinary fees
  • My Benefits - various discounts including retail & gym memberships
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Pension
  • CPD/training support
  • Paid bereavement leave
  • Company sick pay
  • Employee opinion survey
  • Free uniform in a number of roles
  • Annual pay reviews
  • Social events
  • Sponsorship for overseas employees
  • Academy & Leadership courses
  • Focus on employee wellbeing
  • Relocation packages
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Free flu jabs

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.

 

Job Ref: BH1424

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Company

We have extensive hospital facilities and diagnostic equipment in both our equine and small animal departments offering a full range of veterinary care from routine vaccines, consultations and healthcare through to specialist referral work.

Yard visits are available for equine and farm veterinary needs and to enhance the service we offer to our Equine Clients north of Grantham we have a veterinary surgeon based in Lincolnshire. We offer our clients in the Northamptonshire area an equine service to their yards. 

Our team of experienced vets, nurses and support staff are continuously updating their knowledge and skills to bring your animals the level of care you would expect from a modern veterinary practice.

We are situated just off the Oakham bypass on Ashwell Road with easy access, and we have separate car and lorry parks.

Our 24 hour emergency service is covered by our own vets from our hospital premises.

In May 2010 we became clinical associates with the University of Nottingham School of Veterinary Medicine and Science giving us access to the expertise from leading veterinary specialists and substantially increasing our already 'state of the art' equipment range.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01572 722646
Location
Ashwell Road
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 7QH
GB

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