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Graduate Veterinary Surgeon

Employer
The Oak Veterinary Group
Location
Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire (Sir Benfro)
Salary
Starting salary of £30,000 per annum
Closing date
26 Jul 2022

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Job Details

The Role

Small Animal Graduate Veterinary Surgeon position based in Wales.

About Us

The Oak Veterinary Group is a 1st Opinion practice based in Pembrokeshire who are looking to support a New Graduate Small Animal Vet. The Oak Veterinary group is a beautiful practice close to the beautiful Pembrokeshire countryside and coast.  The practice has an interesting case load which is shared out equally with a mix of consults and ops each week.

Normal hours are 8:30am – 5pm over 4.5 days.  After initial 3-month period, on call is usually 1 night per week and 1 full weekend in 6 allowing for a great work/life balance.

About the Team and Culture

Their wonderful, experienced team is made up of 9 Vets (2 part time, 2 maternity leave), 6 Nurses (1 part time), 1 Student Nurse and 2 Nurse Assistants.  One of the Vets is a certificate holder in Small Animal Surgery. Several of the Vets have more than 20 years’ experience and there is a great team spirit between the Vets and Nurses. They have experience in supporting New Graduates, many of whom are still working at the practice and will be happy to support.  On top of that, the New Graduate will also get longer consulting times to familiarise themselves with the practice and systems, a named back-up vet when going on call until the Graduate is confident, monthly one to ones with an allocated mentor/coach and they will also be paired up with an experienced Nurse with any long-term aspirations being happily supported by the practice.

Applicant Requirements

We are looking for a new Graduate Veterinary Surgeon, eligible to register with the RCVS.

Benefits - Brilliant Rewards

  • Starting salary of £30,000 per annum
  • £5000 Welcome payment (subject to tax deductions) paid at the beginning of year 1
  • All professional memberships paid for the first two years
  • Private medical insurance
  • Employer pension contribution
  • Attendance to a national veterinary conference event each year as well as our own graduate academy conference
  • 5 weeks paid holiday plus birthday leave (not including bank holidays)
  • Discounted gym membership, cashback benefits system

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.

Join a company full of brilliant people and build your brilliant future on the IVC Evidensia Vet Surgeon Graduate Academy.

Please quote BH3918 when applying for this role.

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Company

Welcome to The Oak Vets, Pembrokeshire, for a caring and friendly professional service.  We care for your pets and farm animals providing the best quality service possible. At The Oak Vets we deal with emergencies, preventative healthcare and everything in-between.

Our Haverfordwest surgery is the small animal hub, with appointments throughout the day, evenings and on Saturdays. All surgery, xrays and ultrasound procedures are carried out here, in our modern practice. Our Manorowen (Fishguard) and St Davids veterinary surgeries are open for consultations at a variety of times to suit your pets’ needs.

The Clarbeston Road farm animal practice provides a full and comprehensive service for our agricultural clients.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01437 731327
Location
The Oak Veterinary Surgery
Prendergast Place Farm
Haverfordwest
Pembrokeshire
SA61 2PL
United Kingdom

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