We at Lloyd & Cowan are delighted to be working with a practice who have a fantastic opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to complete their wonderful team. You will have access to a varied and rewarding caseload including consults and surgical time. They pride themselves on the pleasant working environment they have at the practice. Their experienced team will ensure you are well supported regardless of what stage you are at in your career – you’ll also be working alongside a Registered Veterinary Nurse at all times when on shift.
Rota:
If you opt for full time you can condense your working days down to 4 per week with 1 in 3 Saturday mornings, maximising your work – life balance. There is no out-of-hours or Sundays required.
Practice:
They are currently a team of 3 vets but are expanding to 4. They have 5 RVNs and a dedicated receptionist team. Many of their team members have been with them for many years so know their clients well and can provide invaluable support. You’ll have access to a dedicated mental health first aider, as well as a Wellbeing champion at all times. They’re a very social bunch! There’s always something going on outside of work.
A longstanding and welcoming practice with exceptional local reputation
Their reputation is as a friendly and competent practice that has been in Farnworth for 70 years. They have many longstanding clients (and team members). They emphasis a welcoming and pleasant environment for both their people and clients. They have good facilities including an in house lab, a very good ultrasound machine with colour dopplier, digital radiography etc.
In addition to a competitive base salary, they offer the following benefits:
They value your work-life balance
6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
Your birthday as a paid day off
They care for your health and wellbeing
Private medical insurance
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Cycle to Work scheme
Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
Non-accidental injury support
They prioritise your development
£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid pro rata
Certificate support
Quality Improvement Programme
They support with professional memberships
BVA membership
VDS cover
They also offer additional perks
Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
Discounted staff pet care
Up to £65,000 DOE, up to £3,000 Welcome Bonus plus up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance
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For a confidential discussion about our opportunities call Sophie on 07519119233 or email a CV to sophie@lloydandcowan.com
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