Veterinary Surgeon

British Veterinary Association; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

Enthusiastic, passionate and dedicated Vets, we need you at Biggleswade Vets for Pets. Come and join an incredible team, and practice!

About us
You will be joining a supportive experienced team made up of 2FT Vets, 2 PT Vets, 3 RVNs and 2 SVNs with a RVN PM alongside 4 Receptionists and 2 VCAs. One of our Vets holds a certificate in ophthalmology.

We offer an air-conditioned and purpose-built practice with state-of-the-art equipment including tonometry, ultrasound, a k laser and digital x-rays. Alternative therapies offered and encouraged including Acupuncture.

The practice benefits from being adjacent to the A1, located just 40 minutes from the historic city of Cambridge and offers easy access to Luton Airport and direct train links into central London.

About you
The successful applicant will have excellent all-round General Practice skills including surgical and medical whilst also enjoying building relationships with patients, clients, and colleagues. We encourage regular CPD, and we are happy to support team members with their individual interests and additional certification.

You will need to be confident with some sole charge responsibility and enjoy the variety provided by clients and colleagues. We see a wide range of surgical cases including occasional orthopaedic cases. The team is split with 50% surgical bias and 50% medical.

We are offering a part-time role, working 26 hours per week, and Saturdays on a 1:3 rota basis. There is no OOH requirement with this role. We are currently recruiting for maternity cover on a part-time basis, we have scope for this role to be continued on a permanent basis once maternity cover has finished; so please get in touch and we can discuss requirements!

We can offer you

• An attractive salary of up to £60,000 (Dependant on experience/full time equivalent)
• A generous CPD allowance (Plus funding towards certificates)
• 5.6 weeks initial holiday, rising to 6.6 weeks after 2 years' service!
• A contributory pension scheme
• In-house career development opportunity
• Paid membership fees (RCVS, VDS)
• Access to the reward hub including wellbeing support and pastoral care
• Cycle to work scheme
• 20% discount at Vets for Pets, Pets at Home and the Groom Room
• Access to Colleague Assistance Programmes - Retail Trust, Port of Call and MHFA

By joining us in this rewarding position, you will be part of a passionate team who are dedicated to providing world class clinical care at the very heart of the community.

If you'd like any further information about this vacancy, the practice or our company please contact Laura from our Talent Acquisition team via email; [e-mail] for an informal and confidential conversation.

Alternatively, you can submit your application directly to us now and somebody will be in touch with you to discuss this further. We look forward to hearing from you!

Location - SG18 8TQ

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer!

Pets just see people. They aren't biased and they don't discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience don't perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!