Veterinary Surgeon | Growing Independent Practice | Experienced Directors | Great Work-Life Balance

Senior Veterinary Surgeon Opportunity

• Remarkable opportunity for a Senior Veterinary Surgeon at an independent small animal practice group in Bedfordshire.
• Highly equipped practice offering up-to-date technology including an ECG, x-ray, ultrasound and much more, with plans to move to new, state-of-the-art premises with even more advanced equipment.
• Work with two accomplished and supportive clinical directors, one being a certificate holder in small animal surgery, who are deeply passionate about development and clinical freedom.
• Fantastic flexible rota; no OOHs whatsoever!
• Generous benefits package, including excellent salary up to £70,000 DOE.

Purovets is proud to be working with an independent small animal practice group in Bedfordshire that is highly renowned as one of the best in the area. They are an innovative progressive clinic aiming to work to the highest clinical standards, and they are hoping to move to new state-of-the-art premises in the near future.

My client is looking for a caring and clinically motivated Veterinary Surgeon with a positive attitude and full confidence in routine surgical and medical procedures to step into a senior role. You will be part of a large, experienced and friendly 14 FTE vet team led by two accomplished and supportive clinical directors. Others are training for certificates in soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, and the practice is proud to offer an advanced range of soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures, as well as advanced diagnostic imaging, to their clients.

The successful candidate will be a friendly, compassionate, and proactive Veterinary Surgeon with at least six years of experience and full confidence in all routine surgical and medical procedures. You will be happy to work collaboratively in a busy environment whilst taking pride in providing exceptional patient care. There is a fantastic caseload available for a Vet who is wanting to start a certificate or already working towards one. They are also an accredited nurse training practice and offer a clear development pathway for new graduates, which will be an important aspect of your responsibilities.

Their full-time rota is only 35 hours a week for 4 days, with one early 5pm finish every week. You will only work 1 in 7 Saturdays and receive time off in lieu the following week, and there are no OOHs whatsoever!

The Rota:

• Fantastic Work/Life Balance:
• 4-day week with one finish at 5pm
• Only 35 hours a week
• 1 in 7 Saturdays with TOIL the following week
• No OOHs
• Flexible rota options available

Why Join?:

• Fantastic salary up to £70,000 DOE
• Visa sponsorship available for high-level candidates
• Generous Benefits:
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays - plus an extra 5 days unpaid if required
• Sick pay plus an additional day for mental health
• Paid birthday leave
• Pension scheme
• Development and Progression:
• £1,000 CPD allowance for 5 days, which can be extended based on practice requirements
• Certificates are encouraged and funded with additional days off
• RCVS and VDS fees paid

For more information or a confidential chat, please contact Will on 01904 570056 or email w.kovach-ward@purovets.com.