Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000

Job description

Salary up to £75,000

Welcome Bonus up to £5,000

Relocation Allowance up to £5,000

Due to our full-time vet leaving us to explore the world, we are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our excellent team to work across our three-site group of clinics in West Sussex.

Your future begins here

Alphapet is a well-established Veterinary Group on the Southern Coast of England who have been providing services to our community for over 30 years. In addition to small animal work, we also work closely with a local wildlife hospital to treat a diverse range of wild animals.

We aim to provide the best possible care for our patients and foster a development-focused environment to achieve individuals' passions which gives us a wide set of skills across the whole team. We actively encourage feedback, case discussions, and good communication across all job roles.

What we need from you

The position is based on 40 hours per week with shifts between 8am - 7pm. We are open to candidates wanting part-time work and/or a 4-day working week. The rota will also include 1:4 Saturday mornings. There are no out of hours or bank holidays as these are covered by Vets-Now.

Be part of delivering clinical excellence

In addition to this role, our team includes 2 experienced Veterinary Surgeons, 4 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 4 Student Veterinary Nurses, 2 qualified Animal Nursing Assistants, and a dedicated reception team.

Our surgery is loaded with all the usual equipment including Digital X-ray, Ultrasound, Endoscopy, Radiosurgery, and a fully equipped lab.

Your place is here

Our clinic locations boast a fabulous coastline and plenty of wide-open space on the South Downs for country walks. Bognor is an entertainment hub with Butlins and Hotham Park, as well as a local cinema, multiple pubs, and places to eat. Heaps of seaside shops and fun, including the pier and promenade train rides! There is a multiplex cinema in Chichester, with a bowling alley and various big-name restaurants, and on the outskirts, you can even try your hand at water sports! We have local transport links to trains that service Gatwick and London and a short drive to Portsmouth will give you plenty of outlet shopping and links to the ferries to the Isle of Wight and France. If you fancy some history, there is also the historic town of Arundel with the Castle, lake, and quaint little shops.

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. Your birthday as a paid day off

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. £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid pro rata
2. Certificate support
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 £1250 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 100's of retailers
2. Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer
3. Discounted staff pet care

At IVC Evidensia, we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Belonging. We are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are eager 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.

AlphaPet Veterinary Clinics, West Meads

11-17 The Precinct, West Meads, Bognor Regis, PO21 5SB, United Kingdom

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Animals treated

Small animals

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