Veterinary Surgeon
AlphaPet Veterinary Clinics, West Meads
The salary for this role is up to £75,000 depending on experience
5K Welcome bonus + 5k Relocation package available
Due to our full-time vet leaving us to explore the world, we are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our excellent team to work across our three-site group of clinics in West Sussex.
Alphapet is a well-established Veterinary Group on the Southern Coast of England who have been providing services to our community for over 30 years. In addition to small animal work, we also work closely with a local wildlife hospital to treat a diverse range of wild animals.
We aim to provide the best possible care for our patients and foster a development focussed environment to achieve individuals’ passions which gives us a wide set of skills across the whole team. We actively encourage feedback, case discussions and good communication across all job roles.
The position is based on 40 hours per week with shifts between 8am - 7pm. We are open to candidates wanting part-time work and/or a 4-day working week. The rota will also include 1:4 Saturday mornings. There are no out of hours or bank holidays as these are covered by Vets-Now.
The vet we are seeking should have a minimum of 2 years experience and have a high standard of patient and client care. They would need to be confident with sole charge work but also enjoy working as part of a team.
In addition to this role, our team includes 2 experienced Veterinary Surgeons, 4 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 4 Student Veterinary Nurses, 2 qualified Animals Nursing Assistance and a dedicated reception team.
Our surgery is loaded with all the usual equipment including Digital X-ray, Ultrasound, Endoscopy, Radiosurgery, and a fully equipped lab.
Our clinic locations boasts a fabulous coastline and plenty of wide-open space on the South Downs for country walks. Bognor is an entertainment hub with Butlins and Hotham Park, as well as a local cinema, multiple pubs, and places to eat. Heaps of seaside shops and fun, including the pier and promenade train rides! There is a multiplex cinema in Chichester, with a bowling alley and various big-name restaurants, and on the outskirts, you can even try your hand at water sports! We have local transport links to trains that service Gatwick and London and a short drive to Portsmouth will give you plenty of outlet shopping and links to the ferries to the Isle of Wight and France. If you fancy some history, there is also the historic town of Arundel with the Castle, lake, and quaint little shops.
Because our employee’s 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. Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
3. Your birthday as a paid day off
Wellbeing
4. Private medical insurance
5. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
6. Cycle to Work scheme
7. Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
8. Non-accidental injury support
Development
9. £1,250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata
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 £1000 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
Additional
18. Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
19. Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
20. 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.