Job Description
Veterinary Surgeon-Sundean Veterinary Group, Hartpury
Posted on 16/09/2022
Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.
The Role
Here at Sundean Veterinary Group we are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team. The day will be a balance between consulting and operating on routine and rarely more urgent cases. You will have responsibility for taking care of each patient with the full support of a trained and experienced nursing colleague.
The rota would include working 2 days per week, 10 hours per day from 9:00am-7:00pm. The Sunday morning rota is 1 in 4. All emergency out-of-hours is taken care of by a local out-of-hours hospital.
The salary will be up to £30,000 + up to £5,000 relocation allowance
About Us
Hartpury is a purpose-built, spacious modern facility, where everyone loves to work in. We have ultrasound, x-ray - including dental x-ray - dentistry and a separate operating theatre, separate cat/dog kennels and isolation facilities. We have a large reception area which is subdivided to allow cats and dogs to remain separate. There is a lab for running in-house bloods and urine, plus examining slides for cytology. We have a qualified hydrotherapist on site.
We are a three-site clinic with a total of 7 Veterinary Surgeons, 7 Registered Veterinary Nurses, and a supportive Reception Team. Some of our Vets have training in imaging, exotics, ophthalmology, and small animal medicine.
Applicant Requirements
As this is sole-charge, experience is desirable but not essential. Ideal candidates would be happy working in a small supportive team and taking full care of all their patients and clients. Good communication skills are of course essential, with colleagues and with clients
Benefits Veterinary Surgeon
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 including 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 5 days paid
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 £1,000
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 Jim Dixon from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Jim Dixon
Talent Partner
jim.Dixon@ivcevidensia.com+44 (0) 7890 610 129