Veterinary Surgeon

The Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced vet, to join our supportive and friendly team here in Kettering. As a veterinary surgeon of Easipetcare, you will be working closely with the team to champion high standards of patient care within the practice. Our airy and spacious small animal practice provides a varied caseload that will allow the less experienced to hone their skills and will keep the experienced vet stimulated.

Surgery is on a rotational basis within the team with and interesting mix of soft tissue surgery, imaging and dentistry planned for surgical days, this is supported by a long standing and experienced nursing team. We also have the tools for basic orthopaedics available for suitably experienced candidates. Time is allocated for admin on a daily basis to allow for calls etc which allows you to concentrate on your patients during consult time without the pressure of needing to squeeze admin in between. No Sundays and no after hours. Saturdays are on a rotational 1 in 3 basis.

Salary: up to £50,000 depending on experience, plus £5,000 welcome bonus.

About Us

This is a modern, large practice with an established client base. The practice is well equipped, including digital x-ray, consult rooms, separate kennels, cattery, prep and theatre. The practice has excellent transport links, including a direct train to London that takes just 1hr, and 30mins to Luton Airport. Just 30 mins to the large market town of Northampton, with Rushden Lakes shopping centre.

We are a five-vet team with a great support team - four RVN's led by our highly experienced Head Nurse who have been with us since our opening ten years ago and our super friendly reception team of seven receptionists. We are a well-established, family-friendly team with over 50 years of experience. We regularly host charity bake offs.

Applicant Requirements

• Champion of our core values
• Ability and willingness to share knowledge and mentor/be mentored by others
• Contribute to the practice protocols to facilitate the continuous improvement of clinical standards
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Approachable, caring and empathic whilst instilling a positive “can do” attitude amongst fellow colleagues.
• Be passionate about all aspects of your veterinary work

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

• 25 days leave + 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

• £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours 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
• Paid RCVS fees

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 BH6693 when you apply.

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