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Veterinary Surgeon - Balderton

Employer
Medivet
Location
Balderton, Newark
Salary
Package of up to £55,000 per annum Depending on experience
Closing date
14 Sep 2022

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Job Details

MediVet are a family of passionate veterinary professionals committed to providing truly exceptional care.

The top priority of our team is your pet’s wellbeing. Our nationwide network of practices includes 27 pioneering 24-hour centres, meaning that we’re open and here to help whenever we’re needed.

We’re always looking for people who aspire to stand out in their field, and it’s this vision and enthusiasm that forms the foundation of how we work.

Our Veterinary Surgeons are at the front line of delivering exceptional care and play an integral part of each one of our sites. From routine health checks to advanced surgeries, you’ll work directly with clients and their pets to offer care that’s bespoke to them.

 

The role:

Our Vets provide essential support to Lead Vets or Branch Partners in delivering care to clients and their pets. This includes covering days off, holidays and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) days

 

Salary & Benefits

Salary package up to £55,000 per annum depending on experience, to include:

  • 5 weeks' annual leave (FTE)
  • 4 weeks' paid sabbatical (after each 5 years of service)
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
  • CPD Allowance £1,500 plus 3 days CPD leave (FTE), along with exceptional in-house CPD training
  • RCVS, BVA and VDS fees paid
  • Vehicle allowance or Company Vehicle
  • Accommodation allowance
  • Access to Wellbeing support and EAP programme
  • Access to wide range of discounts for days out, high street and holidays
  • 100% attendance bonus schemes
  • 1 day 'Pet'ernity Leave

The role is working 4 days per week with weekend on a fair rota basis and time of in lieu but flexible working on a full or part-time basis may be considered.

We also offer relocation allowances should you move more than 50 miles from your current home address.

We can also support Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa if you meet the criteria and are eligible to register as a veterinary surgeon with the RCVS upon arrival in the UK.

 

Key accountabilities:

  • Ensure all team members provide quality and ethical care to all clients and their pets/livestock
  • Assess and examine and diagnose patients’ medical issues
  • Perform surgery, dress and treat wounds
  • Perform diagnostic laboratory, imaging and ultrasound testing where required
  • Prescribe medication
  • Promote preventative care by advocating and administering routine vaccinations and immunisations
  • Educate clients on positive lifestyle choices for pets/livestock
  • Euthanise patients
  • Ensure compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statutes, policies, and procedures
  • Maintain patients’ medical records

 

Skills and experience:

  • Registered with the RCVS
  • Qualified MRCVS
  • Commitment to animal welfare
  • Ability to keep on top of practise protocols and procedures
  • Excellent organisational skills

 

Branch:

Balderton is one of the largest villages in Nottinghamshire and is situated directly adjacent to Newark-on-Trent, a thriving market town. Located just off of the A1 the area is famed for it’s role in the English Civil war and has many historical sites locally that are perfect for exploring on days off.

The practice offers a full range of services and facilities, including a garden and cat friendly areas. The team pride themselves on offering only the best in patient and client care.

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