Veterinary Surgeon

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

Job description

We are always on the lookout for passionate professionals like you to join our clinical team in Norwich!

Our dedicated team is passionate about animal health and welfare, and we are committed to continuous learning and development. If you are a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Surgeon or Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to make a difference in the lives of pets and their families, we want to hear from you!

This is an evergreen position, meaning we are continuously accepting applications for these roles to ensure we have a strong pipeline of qualified candidates. Whether you're looking to start your career, transition to a new role, or expand your expertise, our clinic provides a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and investment in your future!

About us
Norwich is a lovely city to live and work in with what we think is the right mixture of city and countryside. We are 30 minutes from the beach, 15 minutes from the broads yet only 5 minutes' drive away from the city centre. In Norwich city centre we have an amazing array of shops for those that enjoy their retail therapy. We also have a wonderful cathedral and some beautiful architecture that you really should visit if you can.

In Norwich we have three Vets for Pets practices and although we are situated inside Pets at Home we are individually owned and run.

At all three of our Norwich practices, we have superb clinical and support staff to help you settle in quickly.

At Norwich Hall Road there are 7 vets consisting of 5 experienced vets and 2 new graduates. Our vets have special interests in Dentistry, orthopaedics / surgery, and imaging. We also have 6 RVNs, 1 student nurse and multiple support staff.

At the Norwich Longwater branch we have 3 vets consisting of 2 experienced vets and 2 new graduates. One of our vets has a special interest in orthopaedics and surgery. We also have 6 RVNs, 1 student nurse and multiple support staff.

At Norwich Sprowston we have 9 experienced vets, 1 new graduate vet, 12 RVNs, 4 SVNs with special interests in Ophthalmology, imaging, surgery and RVN interest in anaesthesia. We also have a fantastic team of non-clinical staff.

We are purpose-built practices; with all the equipment you would need and offer support and development from our highly experienced regional team to guide you in your transition to leadership. Partnership prospects may become available for the right candidate in the future. We also have ambitious expansion plans and are looking for somebody to be part of this exciting opportunity with us!

All our Norwich surgeries have the following:

• 15m vacc 30min clinical appt
• well stocked orthopaedic kits
• mental health first aiders
• implemented BVA good workplace guides
• regular clinical meetings
• Small animal GP status with PSS

Benefits we can offer you

• An attractive salary dependent on experience and role
• Flexibility in working hours considering full and part time applicants
• Relocation packages from within or outside the UK
• Visa sponsorship if required (we're an A+ rated sponsor)
• Access to private health insurance upon successful completion of probationary period
• A contributory pension scheme
• A generous CPD allowance
• 5.6 weeks initial holiday, rising to 6.6 weeks after 2 years' service!
• Your birthday off (or a day within 2 weeks of your birthday)
• In-house career development opportunity
• Paid membership fees
• Access to the reward hub which has colleague discounts
• 20% discount at Pets at Home and the Groom Room
• 40% discount at Vets for Pets

We're generous with our CPD, which colleagues are actively encouraged and supported to use to further their interests and develop their skills in a direction of their choosing. So, if you're keen to continue developing then we are here to support you!

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
Norwich Longwater - NR5 0JT
Norwich Hall Road - NR4 6DH
Norwich Sprowston - NR7 9AZ

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!