Leonard Brothers Vets, Whitchurch, Whitchurch, North West
Salary up to £75,000 DOE (pro rata for part time)
Leonard Brothers Vets have an exciting new opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team!
This is a fantastic opportunity for a vet looking to join a supportive practice, working in whatever way they feel comfortable. We would prefer an experienced vet with a surgery certificate or bias but are happy to consider any good candidate. You will have access to the expertise of experienced clinicians and multiple certificate holders.
We offer an excellent balance between consults and ops, with every vet having the opportunity to do both consults and surgeries in every shift worked. We offer 15‑minute consults and insert catch‑up slots in between to allow vets to catch‑up if a consult runs over, to write notes, make phone calls, or to discuss cases with other vets.
We are looking for a vet to work 27.5 hours a week made up of two 8.30‑6.30 shifts and one 8.30‑5.30 shift. Out‑of‑hours shifts are very limited in the evenings between 6:30 pm‑9 pm and at weekends 8:30 am‑5 pm.
Here’s what the team have to say
“I’ve been working at Leonard Brother’s for 6 years after 18 months in mixed practice. Working here was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. The team has always been very welcoming and friendly, management are approachable and supportive. I’m able to explore my interests, broaden my skillset and learn new things every day. The team has a diverse range of interests and skills, so there is always someone to ask for opinions on trickier cases and help during surgery. Our diary has a good mix of consulting and procedure time allowing me to work up my own cases and care for my patients in the way I would want for my own pet.” – Alex, Veterinary Surgeon
Our practice and culture
Our modern practice is equipped with fantastic facilities and we have a brilliant team. We are a training practice providing our staff with ample support to ease into the team and gain experience. We have 14 vets, mostly working part time making use of the flexible rota pattern we offer, and an experienced nursing and support team. We have certificate holders in cardiology, medicine, surgery, ophthalmology, emergency and critical care and diploma holders in general anaesthesia so we can support you and develop your skills. Our team get together for a meal and clinical discussion every three months. We have a good social life within the practice as well as great connections with local referral practices.
Our local area
Whitchurch is a lovely Market Town with good connections to A41 and A49, Chester, Shrewsbury, Nantwich and Crewe by road and a local train station. Whitchurch boasts a lovely high street with numerous independent shops and restaurants.
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
* 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
* Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
* Private Medical Insurance
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
* Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
Development
* £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
* Certificate support
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
* All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
* All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
* BVA membership
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
* Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
* Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
* Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
* Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
* Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, and 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.
Leonard Brothers Vets, Whitchurch
Station Road, Whitchurch, Whitchurch, SY13 1RE, United Kingdom
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Jim Dixon from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
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