Job Description
Veterinary Surgeon-My Vet, Padiham
Posted on 28/02/2023
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Myerscough Veterinary Group are looking for a permanent consult only vet for their Padiham branch.
The Role
The new leadership team at My Vets welcome applications from enthusiastic vet surgeons to apply to join our Padiham surgery. The ideal candidate will be excited by the opportunity to influence the shape and direction of the branch and to collectively build on the team and its facilities. The role will comprise of solely consulting and would suit those who are seeking independence and sole charge. However, there is potential to spend time each week at our fully equipped hospital in Clayton le Dale to allow for a more varied case-load.
Day to day duties involve providing a consultation service to Myerscough Veterinary Group clients, ensuring the health and happiness of animals seen. Vaccinations, routine and non-routine appointments throughout each day. Candidate will be responsible for providing veterinary care to animals, prescribing medications, and day to day management of the branch practice.
Discover a package tailored to you
- A salary of up to £70,000.
- A welcome bonus of £10,000 (pro rata).
- Relocation support of up to £7500.
- Flexible working that is truly flexible
Work life balance that works for you
We offer flexible working patterns that flex with you and your lifestyle. Whether you are looking to flex your rota hours to balance the school holidays, fix to navigate the school runs or just looking to strike that balance between home and work life. We can offer flexibility that actually works for you.
A full time role would involve working typically 4 days per week between the hours of 9.15am & 6.00pm but there would also be the option of spending one of those days at our hospital if preferred. Weekend working is Saturdays only, 8am-3.30pm on a maximum of 1 in 4 and up to a 1 in 8 rota and our out of hours provision is by Vets Now, located at the hospital.
About Us
Myerscough Veterinary Group is a practice located in the beautiful Ribble Valley in Lancashire. Our Padiham branch is located in the centre of Padiham and cares for animals in the surrounding area.
With a new management team in place, we are looking at expanding our team to develop the services we provide to our clients.
The branch has a supportive reception team and nurse clinics running alongside veterinary appointments and offers exciting prospects for those looking to join as the role will have development and growth opportunities. We would encourage advanced certificates or specific CPD to support those looking to enhance their clinical skills, in an environment capable of adapting to match! At My Vets, we pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality of care to our patients and our clinical team is instrumental in delivering that ethos.
There could be scope for an applicant with an interest in dermatology to develop a dermatology service within this branch. Our Tier 3 hospital in Clayton Le Dale provides surgical and inpatient care for our patients, time at the hospital during the working week would be considered if requested by the applicant.
About the Team and Culture
With our new management team in place, we are recruiting to build up our veterinary team. We currently have 14 FTE vets, including three surgery certificate holders, two medicine certificate holders, an anaesthesia certificate holder and are able to provide advanced dental treatment with a vet completing her certificate in oral surgery and dentistry.
Our nursing team are incredibly supportive, and handle many routine appointments to help with the workload of our vets, including some Schedule 3 procedures. The candidate will be based at one of our branches, but will be working closely alongside our whole team. Time at other branches is possible, either on a fixed basis or even just for specific procedures or experiences as this can be organised within our rota. The practice has a vibrant, exciting feel, with regular out of work activities including monthly walks, social events. We work alongside local Cats Protection branches to provide free neutering via their voucher scheme, and have links with local and national RSPCA branches.
Our hospital in Clayton le Dale is well equipped with a CT scanner, advanced ultrasound, endoscopy, digital X-ray, dental radiography, and multiple surgical suites, as well as an onsite hydrotherapy & rehabilitation centre. The area has great transport links and is within 1 hour of Manchester and Liverpool airport and you can be in London within 2hrs on the train. Lancashire has a good mix of rural vs city. Clayton Le Dale boasts some of the best hidden gems of walking country and locally offers a broad selection of traditional pubs, restaurant, cafes and shops.
Applicant Requirements
This role does involve sole charge work so candidates must be happy with this and is a consulting-only role when based at Padiham. Applicants are required to hold MRCVS status and be able to work in the UK. Overseas applicants will be considered with the possibility of sponsorship if required.
Laying the foundations for the future
At My Vets we are committed to developing the next generation of clinical talent. That’s why, we have recently strengthened our clinical leadership team that allows us to lay the foundations for an exciting future.
By joining our team, you will be offered support and mentorship by experienced clinicians within the My Vet group, you will also benefit from access to a UK network of learning and development resources to support your career aspirations. We are dedicated to offering career development opportunities including support for those who wish to pursue a certificate
Because our employee’s matter
Our people are at the heart of our business, that’s why we Invest in our people, premises and processes. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -
Work life balance
5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
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
£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
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
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 Marcus Alphonso from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Marcus Alphonso
Talent Partner
marcus.alphonso@ivcevidensia.com+44 (0) 7977 242 350