Job Description
Mixed Veterinary Surgeon
Castle Veterinary Group, Castlewellan
Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience plus benefits
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated mixed animal veterinary surgeon to join our fantastic team here at Castle Veterinary Group. As a Mixed Animal Vet you will be responsible for the care of farm animals, companion animals and equines ranging from routine treatments and health management regarding disease control and prevention, TB testing, emergency care for all species under our care, all types of first opinion care including surgical and medical management. New or recent graduates will be well supported with all duties.
Rota patterns that work for you
Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that’s why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career.
This role is for 40 hours per week with out of hour and weekend cover needed. Working hours are from 9am to 5.30pm on weekdays.Out-of-hours cover is from 5.30pm till 9am.
On weekends off, work finishes at 2.30pm on Fridays.We are also happy to consider part-time applicants.
About Castle Veterinary Group
We are privileged to work and live in not 1 but 2 areas of outstanding natural beauty. The practice stretches across a fantastic scenic area from Strangford lough up to Slieve Donard. We have on our doorstep a wide range of sport clubs, a racecourse, golf courses, mountain bike trails, landmarks where Game of thrones was shot, something for everyone all within the catchment area.
For nightlife we have multiple bustling tourist seaside towns and villages. For a city experience we are located 45 minutes from Belfast and 1&1/2 hours from Dublin.
Alongside the modern standard equipment, we have invested heavily in equipment to be able to do more advanced surgeries and diagnostics. Our facilities include 2 large animal lab areas, 2 mobile scanning units for routine fertility work and stock facilities for equine reproduction. We have in-house endoscopy, bronchoscopy, rhinoscopy, arthroscopy and digital radiography in both sites. We have a state-of-the-art ultrasound facility with continuous and pulse wave doppler for cardiology and advanced soft tissue imaging. We have extensive orthopaedic equipment with complicated fracture repairs, TPLO’s and TTA’s all being performed routinely in-house. We have small animal surgeons who undertake a lot of our own orthopaedic work at our thriving small animal surgeries.
Come and join our fantastic team!
We are a team of 15 Vets and 9 Registered Veterinary Nurses who are incredibly supportive with a good blend of youth and experience. We’re a friendly, supportive bunch who enjoy working here, with many of the team having been here a long time.
We encourage further development in specific area of interest to maximise career satisfaction, enabling us to offer more advanced options to our patients in house.
Because our employees 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 annual leave
- 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
- Private Medical Insurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
- Non-accidental injury support
Development
- £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours 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
Additional
- Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
- Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
- Discounted staff pet care
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.
For a confidential chat or to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Mike Burrell, Talent Partner, on the contact number provided.
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