Veterinary Surgeon - Downton, Salisbury

The Role
Our 4-day working week includes a good balance of consulting and operating. We have a nurse assisting with all consults to help hold pets during examinations and help with pricing and treatment allowing our vets to focus on their patients and deliver the best care to a high standard. The weekend rota is a 1 in 3 Saturday (9am-3pm). There is no on call or out of hours.

About Us                                                                                              
The practice is part of a group of 3 sites in Salisbury, Downton, and Ringwood. We pride ourselves on our excellent client care and put the patient at the heart of everything we do. The position is based in our practice in Downton, just outside the beautiful cathedral city of Salisbury. It is close to the stunning New Forest, with amazing beaches nearby, and the cities of Southampton and Bournemouth. We have all the usual equipment, including digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, full blood machines and separate cat ward.

About the Team and Culture
Our friendly, supportive and relaxed team consists of 5 vets in the group, with our CD finishing a certificate in surgery. Our experienced support staff, includes 3 RVNs, 4 Student nurses and 2 nurse assistants. We encourage clinical freedom and case continuity. We are able to provide you with help and support from our experienced team, whilst developing skills in the practice.

Applicant Requirements
We are looking for a vet that enjoys being a good general small animal vet and loves to build good client relations with a caring nature. Someone who is friendly and enthusiastic and must be a good team player. It is important that they are keen to learn, develop and improve. We encourage CPD and would support a certificate.

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 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 BH5308 when applying for this role.

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