Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Easipetcare Dartford; Dartford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000

Job description

Salary: Up to £75,000 DOE plus up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance, Visa Sponsorship (if required), and up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus.

Accommodation: Available - On-site flat (fully furnished).

Are you a Veterinary Surgeon interested in joining our fast-paced, dedicated, and friendly team?

You would be working at our spacious, well-equipped practice based in Dartford, welcomed by a supportive team consisting of 3 Veterinary Surgeons, 3 RVNs (we are looking for a 4th), 1 SVN, 1 ANA, and our 7 supporting team members. We also regularly have visiting specialists in Orthopaedics, Cardiology, and Imaging.

Why Progress Your Career With Us?

1. Ability to accommodate a Veterinary Surgeon with either a surgical or medical bias, given our varied and diverse caseload.
2. 75 years of combined Nursing experience (Our RVN team is very strong and supports the flow of ops).
3. Work/life balance is our priority.
4. Flexible rota patterns to suit you, for example, a 4-day week with a protected day off.
5. No OOH. Saturday mornings are 1 in 3, and you get the time back in lieu.
6. Dedicated induction program where you are assigned with a work buddy/mentor.
7. Opportunity to progress to Lead Vet (this is equivalent to a CD within Easipetcare).
8. CPD is encouraged and supported.
9. Enrolment in discretionary Vet Bonus Scheme - get recognised for your efforts!

Explore Our RCVS Accredited Practice

We are an RCVS accredited, established practice with easy access to Dartford town centre and London (we are also located opposite a busy retail park, so it’s great for lunches or a quick shop before or after work). There is free parking, and upon arriving at our practice, you will be greeted by our light and open waiting room, adjoining three dedicated consult rooms that lead directly onto our open-plan preparation area. Our separate theatre is well equipped and provides a dedicated space for sterile procedures. Additionally, the practice has a designated space for diagnostic imagery & dentistry.

Want to know about the fantastic facilities available?

To name but a few, our team has access to ultrasound, multiparameter, ECG, in-house lab (including microscope), digital x-ray, dentistry & doppler.

Apply Now

If this role doesn’t totally suit your situation, why not get in touch to discuss our flexible working offering at Easipetcare? We want to find a way to make this role work for you. I look forward to receiving your application.

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

1. 6.6 weeks annual leave.
2. Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday.

Wellbeing

1. Private medical insurance.
2. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay.
3. Cycle to Work scheme.
4. Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing.
5. Non-accidental injury support.

Development

1. £1,250 per annum CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro-rata.
2. Certificate support (not standard, needs confirmation for each advert).
3. Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy.
4. Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider.
5. All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding.
6. All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund.
7. Infection Prevention and Control Programme.
8. Quality Improvement Programme.

Professional Memberships

1. BVA membership.
2. VDS cover.
3. RCVS fees.

Additional

1. Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers.
2. Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer.
3. Discounted staff pet care.

As a BAME and LGBT+ 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.