Veterinary Surgeon

The Role

Here at Dragon Vets, we are on the lookout for a OOH Veterinary Surgeon to join our team. This is a highly rewarding job, working alongside experienced RVNs, dealing with a wide variety of urgent and critical medical and surgical cases alongside inpatient care for a high-end first opinion practice. The position attracts a full-time salary for working 5 nights every 3 weeks, allowing plenty of time off to enjoy the pleasures of life!

About Us

Dragon Vets is located in the heart of Cheltenham, renowned for horse racing, festivals (Jaz, literature and music) and a thriving bar/restaurant scene. Dragon Vets provide high-end first opinion care for our clients and host an out-of-hours service for most of the practices locally. You will have access to hi-tech equipment including a GE 16-slice CT, high quality Doppler ultrasound (GE) with a wide range of abdominal and cardiac probes, multiple multi-parameter monitors, rigid and flexible endoscopy and full lab facilities including blood gas with training provided as required.

We are a team of 15 Vets and 20 Nurses. We are a busy first opinion practice, regularly performing referral level work such as TPLO's, thoracotomies and imaging such as CT, endoscopy and echocardiography. We have several RCVS Advanced practitioners in small animal surgery, cardiology and internal medicine and our nurses hold qualifications in nutrition and behaviour.

Applicant Requirements

The successful candidate will be competent with sole charge, dealing with emergency medical and surgical presentations.

Benefits - Subject to Pro Rata:

• 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 BH4476 when applying for this role.

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