Veterinary Surgeon - Okeford Veterinary Centre, Okehampton
Salary: £45,000 to £60,000 DOE
Contract: Full-time or Part-time or Fixed-term
Hours: 40 hours per week with 1:8 Saturdays (subject to needs of the practice); flexible/part time options considered
Looking for a fresh start or the next step in your veterinary career? Whether you're after clinical variety, a supportive team, or better work-life balance, Okeford Veterinary Centre in Okehampton could be a great fit.
A bit about us
We're a friendly, collaborative 1st opinion and referral practice in Devon, with RCVS accreditation, silver ISFM status, and a strong focus on client care. Our facilities include ultrasound, endoscopy, laparoscopy, digital and dental radiography, ECG, and in-house lab.
Our team of 8 vets and 5 nurses offers referrals in surgery and dermatology, with interests in acupuncture and imaging. This role would suit a veterinary surgeon with an interest in Dentistry, but this is not essential
Okeford Veterinary Centre, Okehampton | The Vet Collection- feel free to have a look and learn a bit more about us.
What makes this role different
* Flexible hours are considered - if you're after part-time, just let us know
* You'll have time to follow through on cases and work with a consistent team
* No OOH and minimal weekend work (1 in 8 Saturdays, may increase)
* Opportunities to pursue certificates and work with advanced equipment including keyhole surgery, dental x-ray machine and our ultrasound machine
* Relocation or visa support for the right candidate considered
The location
Based in Okehampton, we're lucky to be on the edge of Dartmoor and near the beach, offering a fantastic lifestyle with great local amenities and everything you need in town. A good balance of work and life is important here.
What we're looking for
* Comfortable with routine surgeries and consultations
* Happy to work sole charge and as part of a team
* We're open to veterinary surgeons who are experienced or recently qualified
Benefits
Our standard benefits include:
* 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent) and option to buy/sell an additional 4 weeks!
* RCVS, VDS and subscription fees paid
* Generously encouraged and fully funded CPD - abundant opportunities within the business aided by internal and external development courses and programmes
* Receive an extra days leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS
* Cycle to work scheme and subsidised gym membership
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay
* Pension scheme - automatic enrolment and completely hassle free
* Access to First Aid for Mental Health and Wellbeing Champions across CVS and 300 trained CVS colleagues in this role
* Colleague discount on pet products and treatments including free consults, and a discount to our online pharmacy, Animed.
See more here: What We Offer
Looking for more information or want to arrange a practice visit? Email Sophie at sophie.flude@cvsvets.com with a copy of your CV and query. #J-18808-Ljbffr