Graduate Veterinary Surgeon

The Role

An excellent opportunity has become available for a Graduate Veterinary Surgeon to join Hunt’s Veterinary Centre!  Build your Brilliant future with IVC Evidensia.

Here at Hunt’s Veterinary Centre Poynton, we have a fantastic opportunity available for a newly qualified Veterinary Surgeon to join our team. After a supported induction with Carol, the GDP Advisor the role will develop to be varied with a good mixture of consultations, surgeries, and some ECC care. We are predominantly first opinion but encourage Vets to follow up on their particular areas of interest and expertise. We also regularly have visiting specialists. We take pride in providing excellent inpatient and client care. Case continuity is important to us as during your time at Hunt’s Veterinary Centre you will build a great rapport with our wonderful clients. 

The rota involves working full-time, 39 hours per week over 4 days, initially at the main hospital in Poynton, with one or two other vets, then gradually undertaking vaccinations and routine cases at one of the branches, with another vet always at the end of a phone. The standard shifts are from 8:00am-5:30pm, 8:30pm-6:00pm or 9:00am-6:30pm. Saturdays are 2 in 5, with the rota organised so you will be working with another experienced vet, from 8:00am-4:00pm. There are no out-of-hours or Bank Holiday shifts.

About Us

Hunt’s Veterinary Clinics first opened its doors in 1966 and although we were originally a mixed practice, we converted our clinics to cover small animal only in November 1997 and we’ve been caring for small animals ever since. We are an RCVS accredited small animal practice with three branches: Poynton (main branch- currently acting as our diagnostic and surgical hub), Woodley and Cheadle Hulme. Each site is furnished to a high specification so that our high standards of care are uniform across all three sites.

Large, light consulting rooms, large prep room and dental table. Fully equipped operating theatre. In house bloods and urinalysis. Ultrasound. Visiting specialists- Ultrasonography, Cardiology, Orthopaedics and Feline Medicine.

About the Team and Culture

We have an experienced team, which means we are able to offer some fantastic support. Our current team is made up of 5 Veterinary Surgeons, 4 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 Student Veterinary Nurse, Receptionists, Veterinary Care Assistants, and Support Staff.

Here at Hunt's Vets, we have a fantastic working environment which is credit to our wonderful, friendly team. We are lucky to be based in a fantastic location! All three of our sites are just a short distance from the centre of Manchester for those of you that like the hustle and bustle of the city, but also just a short journey out to the beautiful Peak District National Park. Geographically, a perfect location to lay down roots!

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 BH4051 when applying for this role. 

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