Job Description
Veterinary Surgeon-White Cross Vets, Tividale
Posted on 20/12/2022
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The Role
We are looking for an additional Veterinary Surgeon to join us at our Tividale practice. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality clinical care to all pets, providing an outstanding client experience and helping to create and maintain an efficient clinic. The role involves a mixture of surgery and consults each day and minimal sole charge. You will uphold and adhere to the White Cross Vets Principles both within the clinic and when representing White Cross Vets externally at all times.
This Vacancy is suitable for full-time OR part-time applicants. There could also be a senior vet role available for the right candidate to look at developing the clinical side of the business. Your main responsibility would be to support and develop the practice’s clinical standards but also to support the Clinical Director and the rest of the team. The working week is over 4 days with a share of Saturdays and no OOH.
The salary is up to £60,000 depending on experience (pro-rata)
About Us
Practices that truly look after their team members are hard to come by. That's where White Cross Vets stand out. Our super Tividale team are looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join them. The practice is well equipped with digital x-ray, ECG, BP monitor, Ultrasound and full idexx lab.
As one of the top employers in the UK, we offer candidates an excellent package with the opportunity to enjoy a superb work/life balance. It's an excellent place to work, with a super team who love working with us, reflected in them voting for us to win numerous wellbeing and employer awards.
The team have a huge interest in supporting their local community. We treat local school pets for free and often get involved in community work.
Applicant Requirements
We are looking for a highly motivated veterinary surgeon who can thrive in our high-quality practice. Confident and professional, you will be able to work with sole charge. You must be happy with most aspects of general surgery, including dentals and dental x-rays. You will relate to our core principles of quality, integrity, responsibility and growth, fitting seamlessly alongside our friendly practice teams as you work with team to provide a quality experience for pet owner and pets alike.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in UK / Small Animal practice
RCVS registered
Strong communication skills
Ability to work well in a team
A passion to deliver great clinical quality and fantastic client service
Desire and passion to care for pets as if they are your own
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
7 weeks holiday including bank holidays
Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
Your birthday as a paid day off
Wellbeing
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Up to 4 days paternity leave for new pets
Cycle to Work scheme
Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
Non-accidental injury support
Private medical insurance
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
Infection Prevention and Control Programme
Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
VDS cover
RCVS fees
Additional
Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
Five days to volunteer for a charity of your choice
Discounted staff pet care
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.
If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch.
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Any questions before applying?
Speak to Susan Todd from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Susan Todd
Talent Partner
susan.todd@ivcevidensia.com+44 (0) 7977 242576