Job Description
Hospital Veterinary Surgeon-Penmellyn Vets, St. Columb Major Hospital
Posted on 01/11/2022
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Sometimes the most scenic roads in life are the detours you didn’t mean to take……maybe a detour to Cornwall is just what you need?
Penmellyn Veterinary Group has a Hospital Vet position available due to one of our team heading off to explore the world!
What one of our hospital vets says, defines the role in a nutshell:
‘ I enjoy the hospital vet role because you get to see the whole case through, which is really rewarding. Sick animals come in, you work them up and plan (with the help of the diagnostics and surgical team where needed), then reassess them day-to-day and communicate with owners. It gives great patient and client continuity, and it’s also great for learning and professional development. There is a lot of medicine involved, some ECC and surgery, and a lot of teamwork, especially working closely with our nursing team to give our patients the best care possible’.
Penmellyn is a 6-site practice, including our main St Columb Major hospital and we have our own OOH service.
We are fortunate that we can be flexible with the role and can offer full time or part time.
Benefits - Up to 70K (FTE), 5K sign on bonus plus relocation bonus, accommodation, VDS cover, birthday leave, CPD allowance, company sick pay, up to 6.6 weeks holiday pro rata.
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. We have invested heavily in state-of-the-art diagnostics equipment to include a CT scanner, ultrasound, digital radiography. We are excited that we are about to expand our hospital to include 4 modern and up to date theatres, a diagnostics suite, and minor procedures room, cat friendly ward with its own examination room, a large kennel area with 35 kennels, and separate cat and dog isolation facilities.
The role would suit a 2 year + graduate ideally, who would like the opportunity to gain valuable experience with job satisfaction because you can follow cases through from the start to the end of the patients stay. We have a dedicated ‘help hosp vet nurse’ and you have the chance to work-up your own cases and to direct to specific teams for assistance if this is required. It is a rotating position, currently shared by three vets and so would give you the opportunity when not rota’d as the hospital vet, to use your skills in surgery, imaging and consulting.
We are an enthusiastic, progressive and extremely supportive team. We have visiting cardiologists and ophthalmologists on a regular basis, making referrals easy and have our orthopaedic diplomat on hand to assist where needed.
We value your wellbeing and mental health, we provide allocated lunch breaks and time out breaks throughout the day, to rest and breathe. We try to foster an environment where no-one feels embarrassed to ask a question or ask for help. We have regular meetings to discuss cases, to improve and develop and we always have colleagues on hand who are interested, happy to discuss cases and provide reassurance with also the opportunity to also work independently.
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 £3000
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