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SalaryContract: Fixed term until November 29, part time (3 days per week)
Salary: £47,774 - £59,422 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance (pro rata for part time)
Location:London SW1V 1QQ
Closing date: Tuesday 6 May 2024
Interviews: Week commencing 13 May 2024
Our Victoria animal hospital provides 24/7 veterinary services to approximately 10,000 unique pets every year in the heart of London. We offer a range of treatments from routine neutering to complex operations. Believed to be one of the oldest of its kind in the world, the hospital has been in operation since its opening in 1906, remaining steadfast in its commitment to helping pets and their owners in need.
Equipped with state-of-the-art veterinary facilities, the hospital spans six floors, with six consultation rooms, two theatres, four minor procedure rooms and a laboratory. Victoria extends its services to help people and their pets who face challenges in accessing the hospital, including mobile veterinary clinics and an ambulance service dedicated to transporting animals to and from the hospital.
While our primary focus is on dogs and cats, our compassionate team is equipped to care for a variety of pets, welcoming all small furries through our doors. We are proud to have attained the Silver ISFM cat friendly award the Dogs’ Trust Dog Friendly Accreditation.
If you're ready to join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of pets and their owners, this is an ideal opportunity to expand your experience and make a real difference. Apply now to become a Veterinary Surgeon at Blue Cross!
More about the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon on a part-time basis to join our fabulous Veterinary team in our London Victoria Hospital.
All our Veterinary Surgeons at Blue Cross work on a healthy mix of emergency and routine treatments. Our vets are exposed to a wide variety of medical, surgical and emergency cases, enabling rapid development of skills and confidence in general practice.
The shift pattern is Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, providing an excellent work-life balance. You will be part of the evening and weekend rota, which is shared between Victoria, Merton and Hammersmith vets, resulting in about 1 evening shift a month and 1 weekend day shift (compensated by time in lieu) every 6 weeks. Victoria is a 24-hour hospital with a dedicated night team, allowing for much desired case continuity. You will take an active part in our team development days, where once a month we provide emergency services only, allowing time for in-house cadaver training, case discussions and team meetings.
We recognise the importance of achieving a healthy work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements to accommodate your individual needs and commitments.
About you
We're looking for pragmatic and competent Veterinary Surgeons who thrive in a team environment. You'll demonstrate excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering compassionate care to our patients and their owners.
With a strong work ethic and a genuine desire to make a difference, you'll embody our Blue Cross values and contribute to our culture of compassion, courage, and inclusivity.
With a strong work ethic and a genuine desire to make a difference, you'll embody our Blue Cross values and contribute to our culture of compassion, courage, and inclusivity.
Essential qualifications, skills, and experience:
- Member of Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
- Demonstrable small animal or mixed practice experience
- Sole charge experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to demonstrate understanding and application of our Blue Cross values.
Although not essential, it would be great if you also had:
- UK small animal or mixed practice experience
- UK driving licence
How to apply
Click the 'apply' button and complete the online application process before the closing date on Tuesday 6 May 2024.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Blue Cross benefits
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.
In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.
Our generous benefits package includes:
- Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)
- Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
- Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family
- Free physiotherapy advice and face to face intervention
- Health cash plan
- Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
- Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
- Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and Personal development support.
- Life assurance
- 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Recognition scheme
- Annual volunteer days
- Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers
About Blue Cross
Blue Cross is a national charity that has been helping sick, injured and homeless pets since 1897.
Every month we help thousands of pets and their people by providing veterinary care, expert behaviour advice and find homeless pets loving families. We also offer education for future generations plus pet bereavement support for those who have lost their beloved pet companion.
We love the ways that pets can make such an amazing difference to the people they live with and we offer lifelong support and advice to help that unique relationship thrive. With your support we can give back to more pets and their families who need our help.
Pets change lives. We change theirs.
Every month we help thousands of pets and their people by providing veterinary care, expert behaviour advice and find homeless pets loving families. We also offer education for future generations plus pet bereavement support for those who have lost their beloved pet companion.
We love the ways that pets can make such an amazing difference to the people they live with and we offer lifelong support and advice to help that unique relationship thrive. With your support we can give back to more pets and their families who need our help.
Pets change lives. We change theirs.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
We believe that every pet should enjoy a healthy life in a happy home, and we always seek to recruit the best people who share our values and commitment so we can continue to help and support pet owners across the UK to achieve this.
At Blue Cross, we want you to feel that you belong, without the need to hide any part of who you are.
Diversity and inclusion at Blue Cross means creating a workplace where all people, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, nation or country of origin, disability, age, and socioeconomic backgrounds are welcome, respected, supported, and have access to equal opportunities.
We are working hard to reflect the world we live in and the communities we serve at every level of our organisation. As much as we have made positive advances, we consider diversity and inclusion to be a work in progress – a continual commitment that remains a priority for all of us.
If you would like to talk to us about any reasonable adjustments or changes to our recruitment process to support you to be your best, then please get in touch either via email at jobs@bluecross.org.uk, via telephone on 01993 825515 or if you would prefer a video call then we can arrange this using Microsoft Teams.
Our values
Our values define the way we do things. We use them every day to guide us, and to make sure we put people and pets at the heart of everything we do.
Compassionate: We listen, we are non-judgmental, we are kind and caring to the pets and people we encounter, and we offer support in difficult times
Courageous: We make brave decisions, embrace change, and encourage innovation, ensuring we always act with integrity – doing the right thing even when no one is looking
Inclusive: We value all our relationships and work in an open and positive culture where we celebrate our diverse talents and empower you to be you
Application Deadline
May 07, 2024
Department
Veterinary Services
Employment Type
Fixed Term - Part Time
Location
Victoria animal hospital
Workplace type
Onsite
Compensation
£47,774 - £59,422 / year
Reporting To
Senior Veterinary Surgeon
