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Form of work Pride Veterinary Referrals is thrilled to announce new openings for Out of Hours (OOH) Veterinary Surgeons with a passion for Emergency & Critical Care. These positions are based at our multidisciplinary referral hospital in Derby and are perfect for those seeking a better work/life balance or a new professional challenge.
Work with Advanced Facilities
Pride Veterinary Referrals serves as the small animal referral hospital for the Scarsdale Veterinary Group, a multi-species practice with over 300 employees across 9 sites in the Midlands. Our state-of-the-art facilities include 14 consultation rooms, 7 hospital wards, 5 theatres, a full advanced imaging suite (featuring CT and MRI), 3 ultrasound rooms, interventional radiology and cardiology capabilities, an endoscopy suite, hydrotherapy pool and treadmills, and dedicated chemotherapy treatment rooms.
We are conveniently located on the edge of Derby city centre, with excellent transport links to major cities via road and rail. Both East Midlands Airport and Birmingham International Airport provide easy access to domestic and international destinations. The beautiful Peak District is just around the corner, offering numerous opportunities for walking, climbing, and sightseeing. Additionally, we collaborate closely with the University of Nottingham, with veterinary students frequently on-site, rotating through our first opinion and referral services at Pride.
Out of Hours Doesn’t Mean All Hours
As a key member of our team, you will collaborate with our exceptional and well-established Vets at Night teams, providing out-of-hours support for our specialist-led referral teams in Neurology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, Exotics, and Oncology. The out-of-hours teams are supported by experienced Nurses and Veterinary Care Assistants, who work a 7-night on, 14-night off schedule. Alternative working patterns can be arranged for suitable candidates.
What We’re Looking For
An Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) certificate alongside previous experience would be advantageous, but we would also consider supporting ECC studies as required. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast paced, challenging yet supportive environment, where first class patient care is at the core of everything we do.
Why not come and visit us, see our fantastic hospital, and meet some of the team, we could be just the opportunity you have been looking for!
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 and £5000 welcome bonus, you will benefit from -
Work life balance
*6.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
*Your birthday as a paid day off
Development
*CPD allowance
*All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
*All our Vets gets £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
*Infection Prevention and Control Programme
*Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
*VDS cover
*RCVS fees
Additional
*Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway offering 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.
Competitive package
