Small Animal Vet - Beech House Veterinary Surgery
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1. Beech House Veterinary Surgery
Beech House Veterinary Surgery
Are you a Small Animal Vet looking to join a practice where your further development will be encouraged and supported? Salary up to £65k D.O.E! Joining reward of up to £5k available. Relocation Allowance for candidates moving to the area. Visa costs can be supported
Beech House Veterinary Surgery is a modern, small animal veterinary practice on the outskirts of Radcliffe and Little Lever. We are a well-equipped clinic with Digital x-ray, endoscope, bronchoscope, electrocautery, Ligasure, Dental x-ray, nerve block kit, plus a very well equipped theatre and high end ultrasound facilities. In addition, you will have access to support from our internal referral programme with support in soft tissue, orthopaedic, ophthalmology, cardiology, diagnostic imaging and medicine. We offer 15-minute consults, as standard, which can be extended to 30 minutes for more complex cases. We also offer allocated admin time each day.
We are looking for a new team member with a minimum of 3 years' experience to join us. An interest in surgery would be welcomed. We also have a position available for a recently graduated vet (6 months+), who has had some experience in a small animal practice.
You will be joining a longstanding team of 3 other vets; A Senior Vet with certificates in Small Animal Medicine and Small Animal Surgery working alongside 2 other vets, with a keen interest in surgery and medicine, plus an experienced support team including Practice Director (RVN), Head Nurse, Deputy Head Nurse, RVN, 3 second year SVNs, 2 experienced PCAs, 5 receptionists and a wellbeing champion. We also have supportive Senior Clinical Directors, who attend the practice to provide their help and expertise in complex cases.
Here's what our Senior Vet, Ornella, has to say about working at Beech House -
“Working at Beech House is a rewarding experience, with a diverse caseload of medical and surgical cases. The clinic boasts an array of equipment, including an extensive in-house laboratory, EPOC machine, digital and dental x-rays, endoscopy, ultrasound, echocardiography, and a Ligasure device for surgical procedures. This equipment allows the team to provide top-notch care for our patients.
Our clients are amazing and supportive, and trust our clinical team to investigate to ensure the health and well-being of their pets.
The team is amazing, everyone gets on and there is a great support network within the practice, and the wider region. Some of our Nursing team are currently working on medical and surgical certificates, to expand their already impressive knowledge. As a team we are always aim to provide gold standard care.
We have a real commitment to the wellbeing of our team and regularly provide staff wellbeing and bonding days”.
We are looking for a Vet with a passion to deliver exceptional care to our patients and clients. Your own further development will be encouraged and we will support certificate pathways.
This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week, worked over 4 days, and will also include 1 in 4 Saturdays, but no OOH's. We are open to discussing flexible working requests.
Salary up to £65, (pro rata), dependent on experience, plus a benefits package which includes:
2. Professional memberships funded (RCVS & VDS)
3. CPD and further studies encouraged - Your learning and clinical growth is important to us!
4. 6.6 weeks annual leave (FTE) inclusive of Bank Holidays (plus 1 additional long service day every year, up to 5 years), as well as the opportunity to buy or sell up to 2 weeks holiday per year
5. Workplace pension scheme
6. Health Shield cash plan
7. Voluntary Private Medical insurance scheme
8. CVS Refresh – one of our health and wellbeing rewards. Our teams receive a weekly allowance to spend on tasty treats or fitness classes!
9. Mental Health first aiders - our people are at the heart of what we do, and your health & wellbeing matters!
10. Maternity/Adoption Pay – 10 weeks full pay and 10 weeks half pay
11. Paternity Pay and Shared Parental Leave
12. Fertility & pregnancy loss policy
13. Cycle to work scheme, saving 25-39% on a bike and accessories!
14. Discounted pet treatments and products
15. Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 days a year helpline to support you and your immediate family when you need it the most
16. Access to our benefits hub that offers a wide range of discounts available including grocery shopping, gym memberships, technology, gifts and entertainment
17. In practice Performance Bonus scheme
18. Save as you Earn Scheme (SAYE) – allows you to buy CVS shares at a discounted rate
19. Internal career progression and transfers available – with a network of over practices, we can support you should you need to relocate