Salary up to £75,000 DOE, Welcome Bonus up to £5,000 plus Relocation Allowance up to £5,000.
Discover an exciting caseload and a wealth of experience with us.
About the Role
Here at Victoria Veterinary Practice, we are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our established team. You will mainly be based at Dowlais with an average of one day per week at Aberdare. If you enjoy taking charge of your own cases and providing excellent care to clients, this role is perfect for you. We have the caseload and experience to support both medical and surgical (as well as Orthopaedics) interests and we will provide you with the skills/resources to reach your career goals.
Flexible Rota
No matter what stage you are in your career, we offer a rota pattern that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle. Whether you are looking for hours around rush hour, a week on/week off rota or a term-time only role, we can offer true flexibility. We would welcome full or part-time applicants. Typically, the full-time position is 40 hours over 4 days per week with no OOH and no Bank Holidays.
About Us
Victoria Veterinary Practice is a community-minded, multi-branch veterinary practice. Both our sites (Dowlais & Aberdare) are situated in the South Wales valleys with easy access to Cardiff. Our Dowlais site is near the beautiful Brecon Beacons.
State of the Art Facilities
Our state-of-the-art facilities boast advanced equipment. At our Dowlais site, we have a dedicated lab for all in-house testing, dental suite, 2 theatres, separate dog and cat kennels, large prep area, isolation ward, ultrasound machine with cardiac probe, digital radiography. At Aberdare, we have Digital X-rays, dental suite, separate dog/cat kennels and an ultrasound machine.
Our Experienced Team
Join a close-knit team that works together to provide the best care possible for our furry friends. Our team comprises of our CD (working towards a Small Animal Postgraduate certificate and carries out Orthopaedics), 3 experienced Vets, 6 RVNs, 1 SVN, 1 ANA and 6 supporting team members. Collaboration, teamwork, and camaraderie are the pillars of our vibrant workplace culture.
Benefits
Because our people matter, we recognize 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:
1. Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave, increasing holiday allowance based on length of service, your birthday as a paid day off.
2. Wellbeing: 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.
3. Development: £1200 CPD allowance with 5 days 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, Infection Prevention and Control Programme, Quality Improvement Programme.
4. Professional Memberships: BVA membership, VDS cover.
5. Additional: Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers, Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer, discounted staff pet care.
As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Salary up to £75,000 DOE.
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