Ashleigh Veterinary Centre, Chorlton, Manchester, North West
Up to £65,000 DOE, plus Relocation Allowance up to £2,000
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our amazing team here at Ashleigh Vets, Chorlton, Manchester UK! WE’RE HIRING
Meet like-minded professionals
Ashleigh Veterinary Centre currently has eleven veterinary surgeons, ten registered veterinary nurses, three trainee veterinary nurses, seven auxiliary veterinary nurses, eight receptionists and a practice manager. This role is for cat and dog work. You will be working alongside colleagues from diverse backgrounds with many years of experience and qualifications– 3 exotic cert holders, 1 currently sitting ECC cert and 1 sitting ophthalmology cert. We actively encourage career progression and would happily support further accreditation in your chosen field.
Be part of something exceptional
We are very well equipped with digital xrays, video endoscopy, rigid endoscopy, dental xray, ultrasound, slit lamp etc. which means we can cater for most patient’s needs. We also have a great group of nurses with exotic animal nursing qualifications, and support staff who are an essential part of our team.
About Us
Ashleigh vets has been very proudly caring for the pets of south Manchester for the last 50 years and is fortunate to have a lovely client base and good reputation. We are lucky enough to have a wonderful cohesive team. We are looking for someone who has the same values as we do – is this you?
We are a supportive, caring, busy practice with fantastic team work. Our aim is to provide a high standard of veterinary care, and we have a great local reputation. We pride ourselves on giving honest advice and we don’t work to targets.
We are RCVS silver accredited, and rabbit welfare silver accredited. We are staffed 24 hours a day for improved patient welfare and client care (we have a dedicated OOH team of vets/nurses, as well as auxiliary nurses who look after our in-patients OOH).
Salary and Rota
The rota is based on a 4 day a week, 1 weekend (mornings only) in 5 – 6. Shift patterns on weekdays are a mix of 9 - 4 and 9 - 7. There is a separate out of hours team, but you will be 2nd on call one day a week and one weekend in 5 primarily for advice for the out of hours vet or nurse.
The rota is designed to give a great work life balance, based on 40 hours and a 4 day week. Should a 5 day week be preferred to suit your lifestyle better, or Part Time, then we would happily accommodate this.
What do we look for in you?
We are seeking a friendly, organised, adaptable, and dependable individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can work and lead within a large supportive team as well as independently. What matters most to us is your attitude and your commitment to delivering the highest standards of patient care and championing our values.
Work-life balance
* 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Your birthday as a paid day off
* 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 40 hours paid pro rata
* 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
Ashleigh Veterinary Centre, Chorlton
221 Upper Chorlton Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 0DE, United Kingdom
Speak to Jim Dixon from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
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