Job Description
Veterinary Surgeon
Barrow Hill Veterinary Hospital, Ashford
Salary from £70,000 to £75,000 depending on experience plus a welcome bonus up to £5,000 and relocation allowance up to £5,000.
Calling all passionate surgery vets! Are you ready for an exciting opportunity? We're looking for a skilled veterinarian to join our team and make a real impact.
What We Offer
Based in our main branch in Ashford
- A Balanced Workweek: Our vets typically work 40 hours spread across 4 days, with one regular day off each week. No gruelling schedules here!
- Tailored Flexibility: Open to discussing flexible arrangements that suit your needs, from part-time to shorter shifts.
- Excellent facilities and equipment with onsite CT scanner, laparoscopy, ultrasound and endoscopy
Our Collaborative Team
- Join a group of 9 skilled Veterinary Surgeons and 12 RVNs
- A supportive client care team as well as a dedicated insurance processor and bookings clerk
- Specialists available in surgery, cardiology, ophthalmology, and orthopaedics
- A network that encourages knowledge sharing and growth
What We're Looking For
An experienced vet with a surgical bias. Ideally you will be a surgery certificate holder with orthopaedic interest as well as soft tissue surgery.
Ready to embark on this rewarding journey with us? Let's talk about your aspirations and how we can make them a reality. Reach out today and let's start a new chapter together!Accommodation is also available above the Ashford clinic if required - rent and utility free for 3 months!
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
- 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays
- 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 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 and 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
Additional
- Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
- Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
- Discounted staff pet care
To submit your application, please click the apply now button.