If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you will need to apply internally. In order to do this, please contact our Talent Acquisition team (details can be found via The Link) and someone will be in touch to discuss and progress your application. VETERINARY SURGEON Main Location: 2 High Street, Bushey Hours: Full time, Part time Practice: Blythwood Vets Bushey; Hatch End; Northwood; Stanmore We have a new position for an additional experienced veterinary surgeon to join our established team No OOH Blythwood is a small animal primary care group with four closely located practices in the northwest London region. We are based in leafy northwest London, with direct train links into central London. Our main clinics are located in Bushey and Hatch End with smaller branches located in Stanmore and Northwood. We have been established within the local area for over 40 years. At Blythwood we have a fantastic, supportive team, who strive to provide both excellent quality care and a happy experience for both owners and their beloved pets. Our aim is to build a lasting relationship with our clients. We are part of the Practice Standards Scheme and a training practice for Veterinary Nurses. The practices are 100% small animal with team support provided at multi vet sites in Bushey and Hatch End, though some sole charge is required. You will have the opportunity to work alongside our highly experienced nurse team We are a high-end first opinion group with a large proportion of insured clients. We also work in close association with our local Cat’s Protection Centre in Harrow. Our practices have digital x-rays, dental x-rays, ultrasound machines with colour flow doppler. Your role and responsibilities: Blythwood Vets have a new position for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team. Full-time and part-time applicants considered. You will be responsible for delivering high standard clinical care while building lasting relationships with clients and fellow colleagues. The ideal candidate would be at least three years qualified and confident with 15-minute appointments, performing routine consultations and procedures. A willingness to learn is important as active development is encouraged and supported. Rota: Full-time rota is a 40-hour (4-day) week, with 1 in 6 weekends and an additional 6 Saturdays throughout the year. There is no on call. However, there is an inpatient rota, where the vet provides back-up to the nurse on evening checks. Any patient that requires constant monitoring is transported to our OOH provider. Time off in-lieu is available following working the weekend or open for discussion as part of a salary package. Start times are 9am to 7pm weekdays. 9am to 4pm Saturdays and 10am to 4pm Sundays. The role consists of a mix of both consulting and surgery. Part-time applicants will be requested to contribute towards the weekend rota. Benefits: 25 days holiday bank holidays and birthday off (pro-rata for part-time) No out-of-hours (OOH) RCVS and VDS fees paid External CPD funded Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program Career progression opportunities Staff discount schemes Enhanced sickness pay Enhanced equal family leave Wellness program including: Employee assistance program Eyecare voucher scheme Free annual flu jab Cycle to work scheme Recruitment referral reward scheme. At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone. If you would like to apply for this position or would simply like to discuss in a little more detail please contact jimmy.mcdowelllinnaeusgroup.co.uk or complete the application form below. Salary Value:£70,000 per annum; Salary Description:Up to, depending on experience; We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars. Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people. Why Linnaeus? - We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets - We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet - We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing – valuing equity, diversity and inclusion - We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one. We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future. Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates. At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. If you would like to apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or for more information or please reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at careerslinnaeusgroup.co.uk