Veterinary Surgeon

Our clients in Swindon are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join the team. Please see the job description below.

We have had an incredible 10 years, becoming one of the largest first opinion single site practices in the UK. Over the next few years, we plan to expand into similar sites at Reading (opened Feb 2023) and a new 24 hr hospital site, which will feature permanent CT. We hope to expand the range of affordable services available to our clients through additional equipment and a certificate led referral service.

Due to our ongoing expansion, we are looking for a vet with some experience to join our team. Ideally, you will be confident with routine surgery and emergencies, comfortable working as part of the team but also able to handle your own case load and have a strong ambition to develop your skills.

Our full-time vets work a 4-day week in Klinic (35 hours), with a fixed day off and a 1:4 Saturday rota, where you will finish at 4pm. There is no out-of-hours or in-patient on call as this is outsourced locally and there is no sole charge. We have dedicated nurses for our vet shifts, so you will always have someone on hand to help handle patients, write notes, put up meds etc and the fact that clients have real time updates on any hospitalised patient not only provides them peace of mind, but it saves on fielding worried phone calls.

We have protected breaks and admin time, and our dedicated emergency and inpatient shifts mean you don't have to squeeze the unexpected extras around the work you already have.

We believe in the importance of a work-life balance, making the rota flexible in a way that works for each individual team member, so if you're not looking for a full-time position, we would still love to hear from you. Along with the emergency/inpatient shifts, we also have consult only or surgical shifts and we can tailor your rota accordingly.

We are a lovely, sociable team who enjoy getting together outside of work, whether it's for our annual Christmas party, the summer BBQ, a bit of friendly competition at bowling, laser quest or our annual trip to the Bridgwater carnival.

There is lots to do in and around Swindon, whether you fancy a leisurely stroll around the Cotswolds or Coate Water Country Park, shopping up a storm at the Designer Outlet, unleashing your inner train spotter at the Museum of Great Western Railway or having a quick trip around the magic roundabout! There is also quick access to the M4, making trips further afield to places such as London or a visit to the coast easily manageable.

Here's a summary of what we offer:

• Salary of £40,000 to £65,000 (depending on experience and additional responsibilities).
• No Sundays, out-of-hours or inpatient on call.
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays.
• 5 days CPD, basic budget of £1600 with certificates encouraged, supported, and funded.
• Professional fees for RCVS and Veterinary Defence Society paid.
• Perk Box reward scheme.
• Visas sponsored.

So, if you're looking to progress your career in a practice that offers both the clinical freedom to work up your cases and the support of an experienced team, please give us a call for an informal chat or apply now.

A bit more about the practice

From our revolutionary glass-fronted prep room to our clients having secure online access to their pets' medical records, including real time updates on our patients, we believe in an open and transparent approach to veterinary care.

We are an independent, small animal practice based in Swindon, set up with the goal of changing the veterinary industry for the better. It is our purpose to make high quality veterinary care affordable and accessible to all pet owners and to do so in an environment where our team thrive, and their life work balance is valued and respected.

Our large, purpose-built practice has state of the art, hospital standard facilities including dental x-ray, Laparoscopy, ultrasound, and full IDEXX laboratory including blood gases and Coags. We have visiting peripatetic orthopaedic specialists and a monthly visiting CT.

We are a large friendly team of vets and nurses, with a mix of experience from new grads to experienced hands, so you will always have plenty of support available. We are committed to supporting the ongoing development of the team and currently six of our vets either have or are studying towards certification, including surgery and medicine. So, whatever your passion, we have the facilities, experience, and caseload to help you achieve your goals, whilst offering you the clinical freedom to work up your cases.