Veterinary Surgeon - Oswestry, Shropshire

The Role

We are looking for a progressive mixed vet to join us at Park Issa.

Our role consists of a mixed and varied case load comprising of 50:50 large (Dairy, Beef & Sheep) and small animal with NO EQUINE. Working alongside an enthusiastic and young team, with experienced nurses & certificate holders.

Your week would compromise of dedicated small animal and large animal days allowing you to focus on one species and explore your interests/passions. A dedicated OOH nurse looks after in-patients and will triage the phone calls.

We encourage CPD and would happily fund further specialisation, such as a certificate

The Rota

4.5 Day Week (Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm)
1:5 weekend on call rota with a long weekend the following week
Average of 1 night per week on call.

About Us

We’re a diverse, open, and supportive team who prioritise client care, open clinical discussion & veterinary health/wellbeing. We have a busy social calendar involving; charity fundraising (having raised over £20,000 for Mental Health Research UK), local agricultural shows, young farmer events, movies nights and the legendary Christmas Party.

Park Issa is a modern veterinary hospital situated in Oswestry, an expanding market town on the Shropshire Welsh border with beautiful valleys and fantastic access to outdoor pursuits.

There are great transport links everywhere with Manchester/Birmingham & Chester within an hour of us.

We have recently refurbished the hospitalisation facilities with: Digital x-ray, endoscope, ultrasound scanner, full MMP kit, dental x-ray, idexx lab, slit lamp and tonopen.

There is a nurse onsite 24 hrs a day caring for inpatients.

Farm animal equipment includes multiple easiscan-4 ultrasound scanners, bull/ram fertility testing kit, dedicated laboratory for faecal analysis and on-site facilities for ewe caesars & calf/lamb hospitalisations.

Our team consists of:

•          12 vets with certificate holders in small animal surgery, medicine, ophthalmology, and farm animal.

•          8 RVNs (qualified & training) and 2 VCA’s

•          8 members of the reception team

Benefits - Subject to Pro Rata

•          Up to £5000 relocation allowance and up to £1500 welcome bonus​​​​​​​

•          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

•          VDS cover

•          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 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.

If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch. Please use BH3524 as a reference when applying for this role.

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