Salary up to £75,000 DOE
Welcome Bonus up to £10,000
Relocation Allowance up to £8,000
About the Role
We are looking for a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join our fantastic team at Summerwood Vets. This is a great opportunity for a like-minded individual to join our close-knit group, who put pet care at the centre of everything they do. This role will entail all standard vet responsibilities including surgery and consults.
Rota patterns to suit you - No weekends or OOH.
This is a full or part-time position. Work-life balance is important to us; therefore, we are open to discussing working days/hours that suit you, and there are no weekend or OOH requirements. Typically, our working hours are between 8:30 am - 6:30 pm.
Practice Location
Summerwood is a busy, small animal practice nestled in the town of Blackwood in the South Wales valley, with a mix of entertainment options, from the cinema to gyms, shopping spots, and a lively pub scene. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the stunning scenery and hiking opportunities in the surrounding mountains. Our location provides easy access to Cardiff and Newport, as well as the scenic wonders of the Brecon Beacons and the picturesque Cwmcarn Drive.
Practice Facilities
Our spacious practice boasts 4 consult rooms (one is brand new), a brand new cattery (top of the range kennels), separate cat and dog kennels, waiting areas, theatre, and prep room. Our practice is well-equipped with fantastic facilities including x-ray, dental x-ray, dental machine, cat and dog waiting area, separate kennels, a theatre and prep area, 4 consult rooms, laparoscopic spay equipment, multi-parameters/bp machine, ultrasound, and idexx lab equipment.
Team Collaboration
You will be joining a fantastic team made up of our Head Vet, 5 Vets (Feline Certificate in progress, Ultrasound courses, Dental training, and one of our Vets is looking to pursue an ECC certificate), 8 RVNs (Anaesthesia certificate holder & Therapy certificate holder), 1 SVN, and 4 receptionists who are all supported by our Practice Manager. We strongly encourage our team to work towards certificates, with many of our team working towards them as well as other certificate holders across the group.
Employee 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: 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, and additional holiday entitlement for your birthday.
* Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline, and Enhanced family-friendly policies.
* Development: £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata, Certificate support, Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy.
* Professional Memberships: BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS fees.
* Colleague Benefits: Company pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, and discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers.
Join us at Summerwood Vets, where your skills and passion for animal care can thrive!
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