Veterinary Surgeon
Amical Veterinary Centre, Cambridgeshire
Salary up to £68,000 depending on experience plus a relocation allowance up to £5,000
We are looking for an experienced small animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our team at Amical on a permanent basis. We are looking someone with all-round GP experience however equally if you have special areas of interest, we will do our best to accommodate your preferences. Our team see a mixed caseload of cats, dogs and a number of small furries & the occasional bird! Duties for the role would include:
1. Examining and observing animals to diagnose health problems and assess their health
2. Performing laboratory tests on samples and specimens
3. Dressing and treating wounds, performing surgery and prescribing medication
4. Testing for diseases and administering vaccinations
5. Performing ultrasound and diagnostic imaging tests
6. Advising animal owners on preventive healthcare, general care and nutrition
7. Maintaining medical records of animals
8. Predominantly a consulting position, however an interest in dentistry would be desirable
Rota patterns that work for you
Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that’s why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. We are looking to fill 40 hours, but this could be a mixture of part-time or full-time hours as we understand the pressures of family life and personal time. There is no out of hours requirement as this is covered by a local practice.
Join an established practice
Amical is a well thought of practice within the local area and a firmly established part of March, we are fortunate that some of our clients have been with us for decades. With local residential expansion & changes in local competitors we are seeing a steady increase in new clients. March is a vibrant market town within the Fens just a 20-minute drive from Peterborough and there is a great sense of community spirit locally, many of our clients are local business owners and value the service we provide. Amical also has a highly experienced team, both clinically and also the support staff who are all committed to providing exceptional patient and client care. We have all the usual range of equipment, Ultrasound, digital x-ray, in house bloods etc.
Meet like-minded professionals
You will be stepping into a highly experienced, close-knit team which includes 3 certificate holders alongside our CD Nick Valley who has a Masters in Histopathology. Not forgetting our fabulous nursing and support team at Amical. As there is such a range of skills, experience, and interests within the team, and we try to encourage people to follow what they enjoy and are passionate about as much as possible. The team take part in regular dog walks, often paired with a picnic in finer weather. Additionally, we enjoy sharing homemade treats during lunch breaks. We are a tightly bonded team that collaborates effectively, providing support and guidance to one another.
Because our employees 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
9. 6.6 weeks annual leave
10. Your birthday as a paid day off
Wellbeing
11. Private medical insurance
12. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
13. Cycle to Work scheme
14. Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
15. Non-accidental injury support
Development
16. £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid pro rata
17. Certificate support
18. Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
19. Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
20. All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
21. All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
22. Infection Prevention and Control Programme
23. Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
24. BVA membership
25. VDS cover
26. RCVS fees
Additional
27. Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
28. Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
29. Discounted staff pet care
As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen 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.
If you’ve got this far, thank you for your interest! To be part of our exceptional team or discuss any of our clinical vacancies please contact Taylor Findlay, Talent Partner for a confidential chat on / 07977 243 724.