Salary up to £65,000 plus Relocation Allowance up to £5000.
Mill House Veterinary Surgery and Hospital are on the lookout for a Veterinary Surgeon to join their team.
We are a small animal 1st opinion and referral hospital awarded outstanding in all six of the RCVS awards. Our high specification of both facilities and equipment coupled with the knowledge of our existing team offers plenty of opportunity for professional development. We have comprehensive training facilities and a comfortable vets office and library. As a gold standard Cat Friendly Clinic, silver standard Rabbit Friendly Clinic and Practice of the Year twice, our passion for client and patient care is renowned. We have a very loyal client base who appreciate good quality veterinary care and our friendly approach.
Discover the next step in your career.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience working in a well-established, high-achieving practice alongside a team of dedicated and motivated colleagues who provide a clinically advanced, personal service for our clients and their pets. Our experienced team can support you in developing new skills and taking your career to the next level. This includes support for certificate studies and special interest support for more experienced candidates.
As a busy first opinion practice, we see a varied caseload, undertake referrals in internal medicine, laparoscopy, radiology, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, ophthalmology, dermatology, acupuncture. We have equipment to support oncology, surgical (soft tissue and orthopedic), diagnostic imaging and medical services, offering opportunities for progression in a number of areas according to interest. Our superb equipment includes video endoscopy, laparoscopy, vascular sealing device & harmonic scalpel, CR digital X-ray & digital dental X-ray, colour flow doppler, capnography & ventilator and slit lamp.
The successful candidate will have a client-focused approach with enthusiasm for general clinical veterinary practice and be able to participate in our equally shared on-call rota. A minimum of 2 years’ experience is ideal, with certificates always welcomed and encouraged, but not essential.
About us.
Currently, we have 15 Veterinary Surgeons including certificate holders in cardiology, advanced imaging, ECC, soft tissue, ophthalmology, small animal medicine and exotics. We also have a large support team of 15 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 8 Student Veterinary Nurses and 20 Support Staff. We have an inquisitive and learning culture, encouraging input from all colleagues and wellbeing is prioritised. We have several advanced practitioners to support you and act as mentors supporting career progression.
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Fix or flex - find your perfect balance.
Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that’s why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career.
Typical daytime shifts involve a half day consulting and half day theatre. We also have a twilight shift (noon-10pm) and duty shift (6:30pm-9am). Our rota is very flexible and can be tailored to the candidate's preferred working times or clinical interests, both full and part-time applicants are welcomed. Full time is 38 hours over 4 days a week with 1:4 weekends and no on-call.
Because our people matter.
We recognise 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:
* Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave, your birthday as a paid day off.
* 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.
* Development: £1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata, 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, all our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund, infection prevention and control programme, quality improvement programme.
* Professional Memberships: BVA membership, VDS cover.
* 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.
Up to £65,000 negotiable DOE.
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