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Veterinary Surgeon - Colchester, Essex

Employer
Paws Colchester Veterinary Centre
Location
Colchester, Essex
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
26 Oct 2021

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Job Details

Paws Veterinary Centre in Colchester are looking for a full or part time experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and welcoming team.

The position will involve consulting, working up cases both medical and surgical, and routine operations. We are a small practice, which allows for good case continuity and the opportunity to develop productive relationships with clients.

Our rota allows for a good work life balance, as well as just 1 in 3 Saturday mornings. There is no on call or out of hours.

We are an RCVS accredited, two Veterinary Surgeon soon to be three, small animal practice in Colchester. Colchester is located within easy access to London and the beautiful Essex coastline, just a stones throw from Mersea Island in fact! We have excellent direct digital x-ray, high quality ultrasound and IDEXX blood machines. We are a small, kind, friendly team, with 4 qualified veterinary nurses, 2 student nurses and our own veterinary physiotherapist. We also have access to a mobile specialist cardiologist, ultrasonographer and orthopaedic surgeon allowing you to manage cases predominantly in house. However, we are also located within a reasonable distance from many excellent referral centres and have access to CT and MRI scanners locally. We pride ourselves on being a fear free practice and we would like our new colleague to become familiar with this regime too.

The role would suit an experienced small animal Veterinary Surgeon, who is confident with soft tissue surgery, dentals and occasional sole charge. The ideal candidate would hold an Official Veterinarian qualification, although this is not essential.  We encourage and support development of special interests in all areas of small animal practice.

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.

To submit your application click the apply button.

Company

Paws Colchester Veterinary Centre welcomes all pets and their owners. We are a small family run business, and are therefore able to offer truly personal care to all of our patients and clients. Maryanne, Aimee and our other highly qualified team are passionate about our patient's welfare and health. As we are a small team you are able to see the same member of staff at each visit if you choose.

We understand that coming to the Vets can be a stressful time for some owners and pets so we aim to be as gentle and kind at all times with your loved ones. Feliway and Adaptil diffusers are used in the practice which release pheromones to relax your pets and we have Feliway covers available in reception to cover our cats in baskets that may be anxious. There are lots of treats to make your loved ones feel welcome!

Our practice is fully equipped so pets do not have to be transported for procedures. We have air conditioned facilities and free onsite parking. If you are interested we have Welcome packs, Kitten packs, Puppy packs, VIP Health club information and Online Registration forms.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01206 561407
Location
10 The Willows,
Mersea Road
Colchester
Essex
CO2 8PZ
United Kingdom

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