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Veterinary Surgeon - Morpeth, Northumberland

Employer
Robson & Prescott Veterinary Surgeons - Morpeth
Location
Morpeth, Northumberland
Salary
Competitive salary
Closing date
26 Nov 2020

Job Details

The Role

We are looking for a small animal veterinary surgeon to join our friendly team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work at our main hospital as well as at one of our 7 branch practices.

The workload is varied with both consulting and surgical roles possible. Participation in the out-of-hours (OOH) rota is essential. We have nurses on site 24/7 to provide assistance and support OOH. The rota involves 1 in 6 Saturdays and 1 in 6 Sat/Sun shifts.

Our clinical team is extremely supportive, and we aim to offer our clients an excellent service. We encourage case continuity while providing an excellent atmosphere to develop your own interests.

About Us

Our award-winning, purpose-built hospital is located on the outskirts of Morpeth and easily accessible with on-site parking.

We have branches located across south-east Northumberland. The main hospital has radiography/endoscopy, ultrasonography, dental, laboratory and hydrotherapy suites. We have 4 modern surgical theatres and 6 consulting rooms.

Our vets have a wide range of experience and interests and include several certificate holders. We are a nurse training practice and encourage our nurses to continue their education post qualification.

We provide our own OOH service to give our clients an excellent and complete on-site service.

Applicant Requirements

It is essential that the applicant has experience working in small animal practice, but support and CPD are actively encouraged to those wanting to progress their career. You must be an enthusiastic team player who enjoys first opinion practice.

We are happy to consider a part-time role for the right candidate. Further study, including certificates, are encouraged and supported.

Benefits

  • 25 days paid holiday, not including bank holidays
  • 5 days paid CPD leave
  • £1,250 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 and 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 and leadership courses
  • Focus on employee well-being
  • 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.

Reference: BH1392

To submit your application click the apply button.

Company

Trusted and respected, with professional, dedicated and knowledgeable staff, Robson & Prescott has been part of the fabric of Morpeth since 1938, making it the longest-established veterinary practice in the area.

Every member of the Robson & Prescott team is totally committed to giving each animal they see the best possible care.

Robson & Prescott has 8 different branches. Our main hospital is at Whorral Bank, Morpeth. Our branch surgeries are at Alnwick, Ashington, Bedlington, Blyth, Seaton Delaval, West Moor, Kirkley Hall and Morpeth town centre.

Our state-of-the-art facilities at our Whorral Bank Hosptial include four operating theatres, a dental suite, fully-equipped diagnostic laboratory, X-ray room, ultra sound including doppler and endoscopy facilities. There are separate wards for dogs, cats, birds, small mammals and exotics, a physio and hydrotherapy suite, and six consulting rooms.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01670 516194
Location
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 1TD
GB

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