Job Description
Veterinary Surgeon-Leonard Brothers Vets, Nantwich
Posted on 04/10/2022
If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.
Leonard Brothers, Nantwich
Up to £63,000 pro rata DOE plus benefits
Join our supportive team at Leonard Brothers
Leonard Brothers Vets have an exciting new opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team! This is a fantastic opportunity for a Vet looking to join a supportive practice, working in whatever way they feel comfortable. We are happy to accommodate a consult-only role if this is your preference and you will have access to the expertise of experienced clinicians and advanced practitioners.
Fix or flex – work life balance that work for you
We are happy to offer a very flexible working options working between 10-38 hours per week. Out-of-hours shifts are available in the evenings between 6:30 pm – 9 pm and at weekends 8:30 am – 5 pm, however, there are opt-out options. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours truly tips the scale on your work life balance. We know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career and we want to make it brilliantly easy for you to strike the right balance. Whether you need to do the school pick up, need reduced hours during school holidays or would simply like a more flexible rota pattern we can fix or flex our patterns to suit you
Our practice and culture
Our modern practice is equipped with fantastic facilities and we have a brilliant team. We are a training practice providing our staff with ample support to ease into the team and gain experience. We have 12 vets, mostly working part time making use of the flexible rota pattern we offer, and an experienced nursing and support team. We have certificate holders in cardiology, medicine, surgery, ophthalmology, and diploma holders in general anaesthesia so we can support you and develop your skills. Our team get together for a meal and clinical discussion every two months. We have a good social life within the practice as well as great connections with local referral practices.
Our local area
Nantwich is a lovely Market Town with good connections to M6 and Crewe railway station and only 1.5 hours from the Peak District, Lake District, North Wales, or London by train!
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
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
£1200 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
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 Gavin Gallagher from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Gavin Gallagher
Talent Partner
gavin.gallagher@ivcevidensia.com+44 (0) 7870 503802