Our client who we are pleased to be working with have an exciting opportunity that has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join their amazing team.
This practice currently has eleven veterinary surgeons, ten registered veterinary nurses, three trainee veterinary nurses, seven auxiliary veterinary nurses, eight receptionists and a practice manager. This role is for cat and dog work. You will be working alongside colleagues from diverse backgrounds with many years of experience and qualifications– 3 exotic cert holders, 1 currently sitting ECC cert and 1 sitting ophthalmology cert. They actively encourage career progression and would happily support further accreditation in your chosen field.
About them:
This practice has been very proudly caring for the pets of south Manchester for the last 50 years and is fortunate to have a lovely client base and good reputation. They are lucky enough to have a wonderful cohesive team.
They are a supportive, caring, busy practice with fantastic team work. They have great clients and a wide variety of patients! Their aim is to provide a high standard of veterinary care, and they have a great local reputation.
They are RCVS silver accredited, and rabbit welfare silver accredited. They are staffed 24 hours a day for improved patient welfare and client care (they have a dedicated OOH team of vets/nurses, as well as auxillary nurses who look after thwir in-patients OOH).
Rota:
The rota is based on a 4 day a week, 1 weekend (mornings only) in 5 – 6. Shift patterns on weekdays are a mix of 9 - 4 and 9 - 7. There is a separate out of hours team, but you will be 2nd on call one day a week and one weekend in 5 primarily for advice for the out of hours vet or nurse.
The rota is designed to give a great work life balance, based on 40 hours and a 4 day week. Should a 5 day week be preferred to suit your lifestyle better, or Part Time, then they would happily accommodate this.
Ideal Candidate:
They are seeking a friendly, organised, adaptable, and dependable individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can work and lead within a large supportive team as well as independently. What matters most to us is your attitude and your commitment to delivering the highest standards of patient care and championing their values.
Salary:
Up to £65,000 DOE, plus Relocation Allowance up to £2,000
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 40 hours paid pro rata
Certificate support
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
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