Veterinary Surgeon with a Medicine Bias, Chichester Hospital & Branch Clinic (50/50)
This friendly, independent veterinary group in the South Downs, are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon with an interest in internal medicine to join their team, splitting time between their busy Chichester Hospital and Branch Clinic.
Their core mission is to change the lives of pets and their owners, a calling they share with every member of their team. They understand that to be at your best for your patients, support, work-life balance, and opportunities for growth are essential. That's why this independent veterinary group is committed to creating a supportive community where veterinary professionals feel connected to their passion and empowered to thrive.
The group is proudly independent, and the freedom this provides sets them apart. This includes clinical freedom, the freedom to deliver care with a personal touch, and the freedom to always do what's right for their patients and team.
Be (Truly) Valued
This independent veterinary group fosters a constructive, encouraging, and kind environment where inclusivity and collaboration are at the forefront. They ensure that everyone feels respected and valued, and the equality, kindness, and closeness within the team shapes their work. This philosophy extends to their clients, whom they treat with the utmost respect, kindness, empathy, and professionalism.
Feel the Difference
As a Veterinary Surgeon with an interest in internal medicine, the successful candidate will be based between the state-of-the-art Chichester Hospital, where they will collaborate with the night team and the busy Branch Clinic. This role will involve providing exceptional, personalised care to patients around the clock, as well as supporting referral-level cases with the Veterinary Referrals team. The clinics' interior design creates a warm, comforting, home-from-home environment, and the difference is immediately noticeable from the moment you walk through the door.
About the Role
The ideal candidate will be an experienced Veterinary Surgeon (MRCVS) with significant practical experience in veterinary medicine and diagnostics. Advanced Practitioner status or a certificate (or progress toward one) would be advantageous. The independent veterinary group is committed to developing its vets, particularly those who approach their work with enthusiasm and a passion for improving their skills. Above all, the candidate must share and demonstrate the group's core values: humility, respect, empathy, work ethic, honesty, communication, and teamwork.
Benefits
* Generously funded CPD (including certificate funding)
* Standard pension benefits
* 40% staff discount for personal pets
* Generous holiday allowance (7 weeks, including bank holidays)
* Occupational health resources, including mental health support
* Enhanced parental leave (6 months paid at 90%) after a qualifying period
* Enhanced sickness benefit (2 weeks at 100%)
Rota
* 4-day work week, 10-hour shifts (various shift times between 7:30am 7:30pm), totalling 40 hours
* 1-hour lunch break
* Equal rota (1 in 6) for weekends and bank holidays
* 2 days off in lieu of weekends worked
* Flexible working requests and part-time applications will be considered
This independent veterinary group offers a supportive, enriching environment and is eager to welcome a Veterinary Surgeon who shares their passion for veterinary care and dedication to their values.
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