Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon or Senior Veterinary Surgeon
Wellpets, Fairwater
Salary up to £75,000 depending on experience plus up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance
Are you ready to advance in your career but are not quite ready for a CD role, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

Due to our two long-term Vets retiring, we are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon or Senior Veterinary Surgeon to join our established practice. Whilst we build the team to 3 Vets, you will initially be in sole charge however you will have the support of an experienced CD from a neighbouring practice. You will also be supported by our friendly team of RVNs (one is working towards Emergency and Critical care cert), a Practice Manager (certificate in Feline Nursing) and a brilliant reception team. We pride ourselves on our communication and we scored highly in a recent survey for job satisfaction, communication and support available to work towards your goals.

Work-life balance that works for you

Our people are the very heart of our team, that's why we want to look after you by offering flexible opportunities that work for you and your lifestyle - whatever that may be.
Typically, the full-time position is 40 hours per week over 4 days with 1:4 Saturday morning (9am-1pm). We would also welcome part-time applicants, for example, 1-3 days per week with 1in8 Saturday mornings. There is no OOH.

Be part of delivering clinical excellence

We're a well-established RCVS training practice with a good reputation for looking after the veterinary needs of a large and loyal client base since 1989. The cities of Bristol, Newport and Cardiff are all within a reasonable commute of the practice, along with the beautiful South Wales coastline, the Forest of Dean and Brecon Beacons.

Our modern, well-equipped practice

Our modern, well-equipped practice boasts Bio-Chemistry and Haematology Idexx machines, digital x-ray processors, dental machines and multiparameter monitors.
 

Explore our additional benefits

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 includes:

• 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

• £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

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. 

Please quote BH10925 when you apply.

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