Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon required at Avenue Vets in Malvern in Worcestershire

The Role
Experienced veterinary surgeon required to join our team of 6 vets. We are replacing a vet who has been at the practice for 35 years and has now decided it’s time to retire.  We are located on the edge of the beautiful Malvern Hills. We are looking for a competent and passionate small animal Veterinary Surgeon. With only in patient out of hours and the opportunity to send intensive inpatient for 24 hour care to our OOH’s provider, and a 1 in 5/6 OOH’s rota we are striving to provide a good work life balance, but yet provide superb care to our patients. 

About Us 
We are a modern practice located in a traditional Victorian building in the heart of Great Malvern. Good access to motorway network, but beautiful Worcestershire and Herefordshire on your doorstep. We have digital radiography, ultrasound, laser, endoscopy, separate cat/dog/rabbit wards. Staff dog kennels are available for you. RCVS accredited practice and VN training practice.

About the Team 
6 vets, 6 nurses, 1 ANA/Groomer, 3 receptionists and 1 practice manager. Visiting orthopaedic referral services. A liking of home baking is a must! We provide veterinary services to the CP and also a local very proactive animal shelter.  We have our own bespoke health plans that have helped in the success of our practice.  We are an extremely friendly practice and don’t consider ourselves a team, but more of a family.

The Candidate
A qualified Vet with ideally 4yrs + experience in small animal practice. A can-do attitude with a friendly demeanour. Capable of sole charge on Saturday mornings only.

Benefits (subject to pro rata):

• 5 weeks 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
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Enhanced paternity pay
• Birthday leave
• 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 BAME and LGBT+ 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.

If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch. Please quote BH3260 when applying for this role.

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