Veterinary Surgeon

Posted on 26/01/2024
Veterinary Surgeon
Cherry Tree Vets, High Wycombe
Salary up to £68,000 depending on experience plus a welcome bonus up to £3,000 and relocation allowance up to £4,000
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team here at Cherry Tree Vets!
We are looking for a full time/part time Veterinary Surgeon to join three other highly experienced vets at a small village practice. The role would be over 4 days a week with a share of a 1:4 weekend rota (Saturdays only 8:30am -4pm) with no out of hours or bank holidays. We encourage and support flexible working wherever we can and are in a fortunate position that we could offer lots of support for a new/recent graduate.
About Us
Cherry Tree Veterinary Practice is a small, village practice located in picturesque Lane End, near High Wycombe. We have been established over 10 years and we are extremely fortunate to have strong relationships with all of our lovely clients and their pets. We have all the usual equipment including digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound and internal laboratory and our vets enjoy working up their cases to a very high standard.
About the Team and Culture
We currently have 3 Veterinary Surgeons that all have over 10 years' experience in small animal practice and 4 veterinary nurses. One of our vets is a surgery certificate holder and another vet is working towards her own surgery certificate. Where we can, we like to support local village events - including judging of the local dog show most recently! The ideal candidate will be keen to develop strong relationships and continuity with clients and their pets whilst providing high level of patient care. This role could fully support a new/recent graduate with excellent communication skills
Applicant Requirements
We could support a new or recent graduate or a vet with experience. Excellent communication skills with a kind, caring and approachable manner. Full driving licence and access to vehicle preferred as we do offer home visits.
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
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 Michael Middleton from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Michael Middleton
Talent Partner
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