Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
The Vet's Place, Wilmslow
Up to £65,000 depending on experience, plus benefits
If you would like to join a successful, friendly and happy clinical team, please keep reading. We have a vacancy for a veterinary surgeon in our small animal practice in Wilmslow, Cheshire, due to our collegue relocating to Dubai. You would be joining a team of six vets, in a dedicated modern practice building. The position will involve consulting and surgery, providing care for the patients entrusted to the practice. You will have access to imaging through ultrasound and x-ray (including dental x-ray), surgical theatre, endoscopy, bronchoscopy and separate dog and cat wards.
The position is a full-time post, worked over four or five days per week depending on your preference. This would involve a mix of shift patterns allowing us to operate between 8am and 6.30pm with one in three Saturday mornings from 8.30 until 12.30, with no out of hours work.
Outside of work the locality has much to offer both those looking for culture and the great outdoors. We are located in the north east of leafy Cheshire, a short distance from Manchester and the peak district.
About the Vet’s Place
We have a stable and experienced team of Vets that have a broad experience both medically and surgically.
There are six vets and 7 RVNs, supported by an SVN, ANA and receptionist. We have one certificate holder in small animal medicine and other vets who have an interest in surgery and diagnostic imaging. The successful candidate will be able to investigate and treat their patients to a high level along with being supported with CPD and study for a certificate if desired. We have run to raise money for the northwest air ambulance, held a McMillan coffee morning and are planning a walk with the aim to raise funds for a defibrillator. If you feel that this may be the place for your next move you are welcome to come and meet us or phone for a chat.
What you’ll bring
Good communication skills with colleagues and clients, clinical experience, an ability to confidently perform neutering surgery in both cats and dogs is a minimum essential requirement along with a driving licence. Desirable requirements are the will to develop clinically, be involved in clinical discussions, a basic understanding of clinic operation and a willingness to contribute to QI initiatives.
Because our people 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
1. 6.6 weeks annual leave
2. Your birthday as a paid day off
Wellbeing
3. Private medical insurance
4. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
5. Cycle to Work scheme
6. Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
7. Non-accidental injury support
Development
8. £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid pro rata
9. Certificate support
10. Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
11. Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
12. All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
13. All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
14. Infection Prevention and Control Programme
15. Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
16. BVA membership
17. VDS cover
18. RCVS fees
Additional
19. Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
20. Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
21. Discounted staff pet care
For a confidential chat or to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Jim Dixon, Talent Partner, on jim.dixon@ivcevidensia.com / 07890610129.