Veterinary Surgeon - Fareham, United Kingdom - Portchester Vets

Description

Posted on 07/02/2023
The Role

The weekends are generally one in three, with only Saturday mornings required. There are no OOH as this is covered by VetsNow.

Fix or flex - work life balance that works for you

We offer flexible working patterns that flex with you and your lifestyle.

Whether you are looking to flex your rota hours to balance the school holidays, fix to navigate the school runs or just looking to strike that balance between home and work life.

We can offer flexibility that actually works for you.

Salary

The salary for this role is up to £65,000 (FTE) depending on experience.

About Us

Portchester Vets is set within the heart of a lovely community, with modern facilities including digital x-rays, dental x-rays, new ultrasound machine, Idexx laboratory suite, dedicated cat and dog wards, and K Laser machine.

There is a wealth of options for fun outside of work on the South Coast, including the New Forest, historic towns such as Winchester and Chichester nearby, and quick trips into London possible.

Our staff have a wide range of hobbies including sailing, paddle boarding and horse riding, and have regular meet ups outside of work.

About the Team and Culture

We currently have 3 vets in the practice, one of whom is close to completing a surgical certificate.

There are 5 fabulous RVNs, and currently one Student Nurse, very ably assisted by 2 ACAs and 3 reception staff.

We have a wonderful team who focus on delivering gold standard care whilst ensuring work enjoyment and life balance for all.

Applicant Requirements

We are looking for an MRCVS with at least 3 years' experience post qualification, who enjoys the variety of general practice work and wants to get the full benefit of the range of talents and support available in our team.

Good communication skills are valued, with the ability to do routine neuters, lump removals, dentals etc seen as essential.

Because our employee's 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
Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
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
£1,300 CPD allowance with 50 hours paid pro-rata
Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
Infection Prevention and Control Programme
Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships
BVA membership
VDS cover
RCVS fees

Additional
Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer
Discounted staff pet care

If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch.

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Any questions before applying?

Bartosz Piasecki

Talent Partner