Veterinary Surgeon - Caernarfon, North Wales

The Role

We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team ideally on a full time basis however we are extremely flexible with working hours and can accommodate applicants looking for part time hours, including working mums & dads to fit around the school run etc, with a fully negotiable rota . Full time hours are worked across 4.5 days per week with shifts between 8:30am and 6:30pm plus weekends and night out of hours on rotation of 1:7 weeknights and 14: weekends which consists of Saturday morning in practice 8:30am – 12:30pm plus on Saturday afternoon/night on call with Sunday off or a full weekend on call depending on the rota.

This position is open to vet surgeons of all experiences and you will be joining a well established and experienced team including several certificate holders. There is an opportunity to focus on any special interests as good CPD is offered and several vets have progressed through certificates with us. We enjoy supporting and bringing on new graduates but would equally welcome someone more established.

Salary up to £55,000 subject to experience + up to £5,000 relocation bonus + additional benefits.

About Us

Cibyn Vets are a well-established small animal veterinary practice in Caernarfon, North Wales, offering a high standard of first opinion care. We have a great team and a fantastic, loyal client base. We often see returning clients throughout the years, meaning we get to care for our patients from puppies/kittens to seniors. We are proud to do our own OOH and care for our own inpatients overnight though it is not especially busy. This role would be great for a Surgeon with a strong GP interest, looking for a long-term role in an easy-going practice.

Investing in our practice, patient care and team is important to us. We would therefore be really keen to support your expertise or learning goals and incorporate them into the services the practice provides. Our practice benefits from in-house blood and lab facilities for routine work, ultrasound, x-ray / dental x-ray and endoscopy facilities. We also have an associated ophthalmology referral department.

We are situated in the beautiful area of Snowdonia, North Wales. We are well located for those who enjoy the more rural side of life, with plenty of countryside and hill walk areas, beaches and lakes for wild swimming.

We really do value our team here at Cibyn Vets and all their hard work. We pull together and support each other in the harder times and really are more like a family than co-workers. We are a team of consisting of 8 Vets, 5 RVN's and 3 SVN's. We also have an Ophthalmology team who run the Snowdonia Eye Vets referral centre onsite.

Applicant Requirements 

We are looking for a highly motivated Veterinary Surgeon who can thrive and enjoy working in our practice. You will be confident and professional with the ability to work seamlessly alongside our practice teams to provide a quality experience for our clients and pets alike. You will need to be RCVS registered, have strong communication skills, have the ability to work well in a team, be comfortable to work sole charge (only at weekends and out of hours with backup ALWAYS available) and have a passion to deliver great clinical care and fantastic client service.

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 focussed on employee wellbeing

·         Relocation packages

·         Career progression opportunities

·         Free flu jabs

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 quote BH3033 when applying for this role.

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