Veterinary Surgeon

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly team. We are open to discussing all hours full or part time. Clinical experience is necessary as while we have a supportive clinical team there are busy periods when being able to work independently is a requirement. We understand that everyone’s situation is different, therefore we’re open to having conversations with candidates regarding their expected salary.

What's On Offer

• Purton is happy to have an open conversation with candidates regarding salary.
• A golden handshake of £5000 is on offer!
• Purton can provide a generous relocation package of up to £5000. They can also provide some lovely temporary accommodation in the form of a 2-bed cottage that’s near the practice!
• They offer excellent career progression. Two of their staff have recently been promoted to practice directors because of their hard work and commitment. 
• The role promotes a healthy work life balance. Shifts will be over a 4-day week, working 08:30 – 19:30 with 1 in 4 Saturdays (08:30 – 16:30). No out of hours or on call required.
• You’ll be joining a practice that has your best interests in mind, they take staff welling extremely seriously! You’ll have access to a dedicated mental health first aider as well as an IVC welfare champion. There’s always someone around to talk to!
• They encourage clinical staff to develop their skills by funding certificates and further study.”

About Us

• The practice is based in a lovely village that has a fabulous range of pubs, restaurants, leisure facilities and walking trails. Cotswold Water Park is just under 20 minutes from the practice!
• All our vets and nurses have completed the ‘Fear Free’ training scheme.
• We’ve got a brilliant team of 3 vets, 6 qualified nurses, 1 animal care assistant and reception team. The team are a close bunch! They normally meet up outside of work for meals, dog walks, coffees, and pub nights.
• We regularly have specialists’ visitations to the practice. They set up clinics within the site, these are normally in Ophthalmology and Orthopaedics. 
• We are a gold certificate cat friendly clinic, and we consider the emotional wellbeing of our patients as important as their physical health. We have a range of good quality equipment including patient warming systems, infusion pumps, capnography, blood pressure, tonometry, dental x-ray, doppler ultrasound, flexible gastroscope, bronchoscope, rigid endoscopes, laparoscopy, and in-house blood testing. 

Applicant Requirements

An experienced, registered veterinary surgeon is required. We are looking for a Vet with experience in small animal practice, with enthusiasm and good communication skills and the ability to work in a team. We are proud to take the fear free approach with our patients and are looking for someone who is of the same mindset. 

Don’t just take our word for it, see what the staff have to say about working at Purton

“Since joining the team in August, I have very much enjoyed the varying roles and responsibilities. I feel that all team members are utilized well within the company. There are good opportunities for development and progression and all the team members are very supportive. We have lovely clients with great pets, and for most part there is also great cake too! Jade, Registered Veterinary Nurse”

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

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 use BH4839 as a reference when applying for this role. 

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