Mixed Veterinary Role
Work within a beautiful purpose-built premises.
Work alongside a forward-thinking independent mixed practice
With a team of 21 vets and an excellent support team providing an exceptional standard of care to all species
The Work:
The caseload is truly mixed, treating small animals, beef and dairy cattle, sheep, commercial pigs and poultry, camelids and horses, ranging from large-scale farming enterprises to small holdings. The farm work accounts for about 80% of the workload, and they have four vets working in the small animal department all day.
We are looking for a clinician with experience who will embrace the diversity of their workload. An they can tailor this role to your interests.
A degree of specialisation is encouraged, and knowledge sharing and learning are always ongoing.
There is plenty of scope for personal development, with several team members studying towards further qualifications.
Paraprofessionals complement their service, undertaking TB testing, ultrasound scanning, freeze branding and foot trimming.
Monthly early morning clinical meetings where vets present a condition or case for clinical discussion over breakfast.
Hours:
Full-time vets work a 4 ½ day week; the surgery is open from 8.30 am to 6 pm and 9 am – 1 pm on Saturdays.
Vets enjoy a full weekday off every four weeks.
With a 12-week rolling on-call duty rota, and there are nine weekends out of every 12-week block where you will be completely off.
All emergency calls are handled by a third party who passes calls on to the duty vet. They also operate a second call system for out-of-hours cover, supplemented further during the busy lambing times so that three vets are on duty.
Benefits:
On offer is a salary of up to £55,000-60,000, with a company car and a mobile phone for work use.
RCVS membership fees paid
Strong encouragement and funding of CPD
Holidays start at 20 days, plus bank holidays, with a 4.5-day week; holiday entitlement increases by one day for every year’s service to 25 days
Vets get time off over Christmas/New Year to travel home to their families.
Sponsorship for visas and are more than happy to help with relocation should you need it.
For a confidential discussion about our opportunities call Sophie on 07519119233 or email a CV to sophie@lloydandcowan.com
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us on 028 8765 8068.
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