Veterinary Surgeon - Bourne, United Kingdom - Independent Vetcare Limited

Description

Veterinary Surgeon
Alder Veterinary Practice, Bourne
Salary up to 75,000 DOE + Welcome bonus of up to 5,000 and relocation allowance up to 5,000, plus benefits

We are looking for an enthusiastic, empathetic, and skilled Veterinary Surgeon to join our small yet busy team at Alder Veterinary Practice.

The successful candidate will be confident in all first opinion duties and comfortable with sole charge on occasion.

You will be joining our well-established team of 3 Veterinary Surgeons; the role is hugely varied and will include consults and operating daily and caring for our very loyal and friendly client base.

This position is split over two sites in Bourne and Spalding with 75% of your time spent in Bourne however this is negotiable to a certain extent depending on your requirements and personal circumstances.

We are in the fortunate position to be able to offer a mix of rotas to accommodate all working patterns including working mums and dads with a school friendly rota.

For context, our full time rota is 40 hours per week across 4 days, with 1:5 Saturdays 8:30am – 12pm.

No bank holiday or out-of-hours are involved as we are covered by VetsNow.

Work life balance that works for youOur flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours truly tips the scale on your work life balance.

We know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career and we want to make it brilliantly easy for you to strike the right balance.

Whether you are looking to fix or flex your work patterns, we can find the right solution for you.

About UsWe have two very well-established surgeries in the Lincolnshire market towns of Spalding and Bourne, both of which have a loyal client base of well over 20 years.

We are situated close to the historic town of Stamford where you can visit Burghley House, Burghley Horse Trials, or Rutland Water, and Peterborough is approximately half an hour away with direct train lines into London.

Both practices are equipped with digital radiography ( recently purchased and upgraded to DR system), ultrasounds, endoscope, and in-house blood testing equipment.

We also have good-sized theatres and consult rooms for our varied first opinion cases. Our Spalding branch has very recently been refurbished to a high spec finish and our Bourne branch is next on the list

Our friendly team comprises of 3 Veterinary Surgeons, 4 experienced Registered Veterinary Nurses, 3 Nursing Assistants, and a full team of Receptionists.

None of us could do our jobs properly without each other We are a very encouraging team who are always willing to step in and work together in times of need and we work hard to provide the highest standards in client and animal care.

Our Veterinary Surgeons will always talk through all options of care with our clients to ensure they are making the most informed choices, and we work closely with various referral practices to be able to offer that option if required.

Applicant RequirementsWe are looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who is comfortable with sole charge on occasion but also confident in all first opinion duties.

You should have good communication skills and be able to listen to both your team and your clients. Animal care should be at the forefront of your mind.
Because our employees matterWe 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 balance6.6 weeks annual leave
Your birthday as a paid day off
WellbeingPrivate 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
Development1250 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
All our Vets get 1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
Infection Prevention and Control Programme
Quality Improvement Programme
Professional MembershipsBVA membership
VDS cover
RCVS fees
AdditionalPawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
Discounted staff pet care

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