Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon- Join a well-established team!

Location Bourne
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £75k
Contact name: Sophie Gould

Contact email: sophie@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: SG2451
Published: 5 days ago

Our client who we are delighted to be working with are looking for an enthusiastic, empathetic, and skilled Veterinary Surgeon to join their small yet busy team. The successful candidate will be confident in all first opinion duties and comfortable with sole charge on occasion. You will be joining their well-established team of 3 Veterinary Surgeons; the role is hugely varied and will include consults and operating daily and caring for their very loyal and friendly client base


Rota:

They are in the fortunate position to be able to offer a mix of rotas to accommodate all working patterns including working mums and dads with a school friendly rota. For context, our full time rota is 40 hours per week across 4 days, with 1:5 Saturdays 8:30am – 12pm. No bank holiday or out-of-hours.

About them:
They have two very well-established surgeries in the Lincolnshire market towns of Spalding and Bourne, both of which have a loyal client base of well over 20 years. We are situated close to the historic town of Stamford where you can visit Burghley House, Burghley Horse Trials, or Rutland Water, and Peterborough is approximately half an hour away with direct train lines into London


Their friendly team comprises of 3 Veterinary Surgeons, 4 experienced Registered Veterinary Nurses, 3 Nursing Assistants, and a full team of Receptionists. They are a very encouraging team who are always willing to step in and work together in times of need and they work hard to provide the highest standards in client and animal care. Their Veterinary Surgeons will always talk through all options of care with their clients to ensure they are making the most informed choices, and they work closely with various referral practices to be able to offer that option if required.

Applicant Requirements:

They are looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who is comfortable with sole charge on occasion but also confident in all first opinion duties. You should have good communication skills and be able to listen to both your team and your clients. Animal care should be at the forefront of your mind.

Salary:

​Salary up to £75,000 DOE, Welcome bonus of up to £5,000 plus Relocation Allowance up to £5,000


In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

  • 6.6 weeks annual leave

  • Private medical insurance

  • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

  • Cycle to Work scheme

  • £1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata 

  • Certificate support

  • Quality Improvement Programme

  • BVA membership

  • VDS cover

  • RCVS fees


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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