Overview
Job Title: Veterinary Surgeon
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum (D.O.E.)
Location: Alder Vets, Guildford
Job Type: Permanent. Full-time (open to part-time applicants)
Hours: 40 hours per week over 4 days, 1 in 4 Saturdays (8am-4pm). No OOH
Alder Veterinary Practice is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our amazing team. If you are ready to enhance your skills and thrive in a state-of-the-art clinic with outstanding equipment, Alder Vets is the ideal destination for you.
Why join us?
* Purpose-built clinic providing inpatient emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year enabling continuity in cases and patient care (VetsNow host)
* Cutting-edge facilities, including diagnostic imaging, digital radiography, laparoscopic spay kit, endoscopy, ultrasound, and in-house blood analysis, fully operational orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery suite with potential to expand surgical caseload
* Gold Standard Cat Friendly Clinic with separate waiting, consult room and hospital ward to ensure a calm environment
* Majority of clients carry insurance, providing opportunity to elevate case management to high standards
The Team
We are a passionate, close-knit team of 4 Vets and 6 nurses plus a wonderful team of support staff and PCAs to support the Vet team and enable the best level of care for our clients and their pets. We are located within walking distance of amenities including a spa and gym, convenient coffee shop and grocery store, and a nearby park, supporting a good work/life balance.
We strongly believe in investing in our staff. Career progression and CPD (including certificates) are encouraged and funded. If there is an area or discipline you’d like to explore, we’re keen to develop this.
What we’re looking for
* Ideal candidate will be confident and experienced in both general surgery and medicine, with support from the team, nursing staff, and the wider Linnaeus network as needed.
* Most important attributes are friendliness, empathy, and excellent communication skills.
* Completion of Vet GDP and RCVS registration.
Benefits
* 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
* RCVS and VDS fees paid
* External CPD funded
* Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
* Career progression opportunities
* Staff discount schemes
* Life Assurance
* Enhanced sickness pay
* Enhanced equal family leave
* E-car salary sacrifice scheme
* Recruitment referral reward scheme
* Wellness program including:
o Employee assistance program
o Eyecare voucher scheme
o Free annual Flu jab
o Cycle to work scheme
Alder Vets is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can be driven by our purpose to create a better world and think long-term beyond short-term profits. At Linnaeus, a better world for pets starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and have access to a wide network of specialists, development opportunities, and an accessible wellbeing package that prioritises physical and mental health so you can focus on care for pets.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture. We care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individuals, united by a commitment to excellence and our purpose.
If you would like to apply for the role or discuss it further, please contact Lissa in the recruitment team at lissa.semerdak@linnaeusgroup.co.uk or call 07523268918.
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