Acorn House is a 12 Vet RCVS Accredited Small Animal Hospital in the beautiful county town of Bedford.
We are an experienced and knowledgeable team with a busy and varied caseload and excellent facilities including laparoscopic and orthopaedic kits, gastroscopy, bronchoscopy, dental suite with digital radiography, and ultrasound. We have dedicated dog, cat and exotics wards and are currently undergoing an extension which will increase our space to 3 theatres, 2 dental suites, a new dog ward, and surgical supplies room.
Acorn House runs as an independent practice but since 2018 has been owned by the Royal Veterinary college operating as a flagship practice modelling high quality first opinion care to their veterinary students. We are an ISFM Gold Standard Cat friendly Clinic, Dogs Trust Dog Friendly Clinic and RWAF Gold Rabbit Friendly Practice. We are proud to be an RCVS approved Graduate Development and Veterinary Nurse Training Practice.
Our Team
Our team consists of experienced clinicians, including Advanced Practitioners in Dentistry and Zoological medicine, and vets working towards certificates in Small Animal Medicine, Small Animal Surgery, and Diagnostic Imaging. Our fantastic nursing team is led by our Head Nurse who holds an RCVS diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing (surgical) and an ECC certificate. We also have certificate holders in anaesthesia, exotics, feline nursing, and veterinary education.
Each team has regular meetings with representatives from other areas of the practice involved and there are quarterly practice meetings where everyone can share their ideas, celebrate successes, and discuss challenges. We prioritize our team's wellbeing and work-life balance, offering weekly yoga classes and a private garden for relaxation.
The Role
* Full time
* Experienced vet (3 years qualified with previous experience of on call preferred but not essential)
* 4 day fixed week with Wednesdays off. 6 Saturday day shifts a year (8.30am-4.30pm)
* Equal share of consulting, operating, support and on-call shifts
* On call: Until 11pm (11pm-8am for inpatients only)
The Package
* A salary up to £68,000 DOE with additional supplements for Certificate holders
* Transparent salary banding with clear career progression
* Five weeks holiday, plus bank holidays, and holiday increases with length of service
* Additionally, you’ll receive two paid personal days to help with unexpected events
* CPD is actively encouraged, with certificates and AVP status supported and funded
* Professional fees paid for RCVS, VDS and BSAVA
* Weekly Yoga classes
* Employee Assistance Program
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay
* Cycle to work scheme
* Happy to sponsor visas
If you like what you hear and want to know more, call us for an informal chat or apply now with your CV and cover letter to: rosie.theakston@acornhousevets.co.uk
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Veterinary Services
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