Veterinary Surgeon

The Role
Portland House Veterinary Group are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced small animal veterinary surgeon to work as a permanent member of staff within a well-established veterinary practice in Retford. The role will involve hands-on veterinary care of small animals, providing both emergency and routine healthcare. You will work alongside other veterinary surgeons, as well as experienced Nurses.

Key responsibilities include;
• Consultations
• Small animal surgical procedures
• Minor procedures
• Client liaison
• Working up cases
• Caring for hospitalised animals
• Treatment plans
• Sole charge
• No OOH work
This is a part time role working 20-30 hours per week, days/hours can be discussed at interview.
The salary for this role is £23,700-£35,500 depending on experience.
 
About Us
Portland House Veterinary Group has been working in partnership with clients in and around the Retford area in one form or another for over 50 years.

Our main practice is located in central Retford and from there we provide services for farm and small animal clients as well as wildlife parks and equine clients. We are dedicated to providing excellent patient, client and employee care. We are well equipped with an ultrasound with Doppler and ECG, digital DR Xray, video endoscopy and full internal lab.
 
About the Team and Culture
Across the group and our 4 practices we have 40 members of staff including; 16 vets including 2 certificate holders, 15 registered/student veterinary nurses and animal care assistants, with experience ranging from new graduates to 35 years, and a fantastic team of support staff. We pride ourselves in being a friendly and welcoming team with a supportive environment. The team regularly attend social events together and have multiple annual gatherings for all practices in the group.
 
Applicant Requirements
Our ideal candidate should possess excellent communication and organisational skills and have experience in a busy small animal practice with confidence in a range of surgery. An interest and experience in Orthopaedics would be beneficial however not essential.

Qualifications: A degree in Veterinary Surgery.
Experience: Post-graduate experience as a Veterinary Surgeon in the UK.
Compliance: Registered with the RCVS.
Travel: Clean UK driving license with the ability to commute to and from work independently.
 
Benefits
•    Enhanced holiday entitlement and increasing holiday based on length of service
•    CPD paid days and allowance
•    L&D opportunities through the IVC Evidensia Academy
•    Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
•    Private Medical Insurance
•    BVA Membership paid
•    VDS cover
•    Birthday leave
•    Discounted veterinary fees
•    Various discounts including retail & gym memberships
•    Cycle to Work scheme
•    Service-related company sick pay
•    Sponsorship for overseas employees
•    Initiatives focused 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 quote BH4509 when applying for this role.

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