Job Description
Mat Leave Veterinary Surgeon-Penmellyn Vets, St. Columb Major Hospital
Posted on 02/11/2022
Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.
The Role
Here at Penmellyn Vets, we are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to cover maternity to join our team. The role will include carrying out consultations and operations.
We are fortunate that we can be flexible with the role and can offer full time or part time, 12 months fixed term with an opportunity to extend. We can discuss rota, shift patterns at interview as we are keen to offer different options to suit any applicant.
The salary is up to £70,000 depending on experience.
About Us
Penmellyn’s practices are in the heart of Cornwall, this outstanding county, and we strive to provide first class care to our team, clients, and pets alike. With our group of 25 full time Veterinary Surgeons and 50 Veterinary Nurses across our sites, we have an exceptionally supportive and forward-thinking team whom we are immensely proud of. Our practice is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostics equipment to include a CT scanner, ultrasound, digital radiography and are about to expand our hospital!
The successful candidate will be a part of our empathetic, highly motivated, supportive staff network and to be happy in a consulting and routine surgery role. We invest in your wellbeing and mental health by providing allocated lunch breaks and time outbreaks throughout the day for you to take time out, to rest and breathe. We try to foster an environment where no-one feels embarrassed to ask a question or ask for help and have regular meetings to discuss cases, to improve and develop. Our rich supply of experienced Vets and an Orthopaedic diplomat is on hand always to help with case discussions and is there to support when required.
Applicant Requirements
We are open to experienced or new graduates.
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
6.6 weeks annual leave
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
£1500 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
Additional
Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
Discounted staff pet care
Relocation allowance up to £2000
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.
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Any questions before applying?
Speak to Maizie Brown from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Maizie Brown
Talent Partner
maizie.brown@ivcevidensia.com+44 (0) 7977 245 242