Veterinary Surgeon

An exciting opportunity has become available at Companion Vets for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our lovely team.

This role will be varied, with first opinion caseload including routine care, preventative health care, as well as some ECC. The role will include a good mixture of consultations and surgical work, but it can be more focused on consultations if this is what you require, we offer 15-minute consults. We are keen to encourage case continuity, wherever possible.

Full time: 40hrs per week, part time hours will be considered, no OOH.

Salary: up to £70K DOE plus £10,000 golden handshake bonus

Relocation allowance available

About Us

We are a long-established, small animal practice in a semi-rural setting very close to the historic market town of Newark. We have built up a large loyal client base over the past 30 years and focus on giving the highest patient and client care possible. You will be joining an experienced team with post graduate qualifications in our well-equipped practice including a digital x-ray machine, ultrasound machine, and Idexx lab facilities.

As a team we are very supportive and have a great working environment, we are an RCVS accredited training practice. When possible, we enjoy the times we can get together for social events.

A good work life balance to us is very important and we are lucky to live in a very picturesque, historic market town but within close proximity to many cities such as Nottingham and Lincoln. The town is surrounded by lots of beautiful countryside to enjoy outdoor activities in your spare time, as well as many heritage attractions for sightseeing and a busy centre for the shoppers among us.

If you were looking to relocate to the area, we offer an additional relocation bonus which can be discussed with our talent partner.

About the Team and Culture

We are a small but friendly team, and we offer a supportive experienced team that will always be on hand to help. Case continuity is highly encouraged, as is continuous professional development. We provide a supportive and friendly environment where our members of staff are highly appreciated and respected. We have loyal and friendly clients that have been with us for a long time.

Applicant Requirements

We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who ideally has some post graduate experience. You will need to have the ability to make decisions, have good interpersonal skills, and a compassionate nature. There will be some occasions when sole charge will be required but we have a supportive, experienced team that will always be on hand to help.

Because our employee's matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:

Work-life balance

• 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support
• Development
• £1200 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro-rata 

Certificate support 

• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme
• Professional Memberships
• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees covered by IVC

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

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 BH6540 when you apply.

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