Fantastic opportunity for a Vet looking for the next step in their career!
Due to growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to come and join our friendly and vibrant team at Southend Airport Vets for Pets.
About us
Our well-equipped, RCVS-accredited surgery is based inside Pets at Home at the Airport Business Park on Rochford Road. You will be joining our Joint Venture Partner and Veterinary Surgeon, Carlo De Vito, who graduated in Italy in 1998.
Supporting Carlo are his friendly and experienced team of 1 Veterinary Surgeon, 1 Head Registered Vet Nurse, 2 Registered Vet Nurses, 4 Client Care Advisors and 1 Practice Manager.
At Southend Airport we have a brand-new ultrasound machine, including 4 probes, endoscope and inhouse laboratory with an x-ray machine and dental equipment.
Living and working near Southend Airport offers a unique blend of convenience and coastal charm. With excellent transport links, including a direct train to London in under an hour, commuting is a breeze. The surrounding area boasts a mix of seaside attractions, parks, and a vibrant town centre, making it an appealing place to settle. Southend Airport offers a balance of work and leisure in a dynamic yet laid-back environment.
By joining us, you'll become part of a surgery who pride ourselves on having a welcoming working environment and gold standard clinical care whilst also offering a good work/life balance.
What we are looking for in you
* RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon
* We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon
* You will have excellent surgical skills. Dentistry experience would be advantageous
* Confident and comfortable with lone work and working your own case load
* A passion for small animal care and a commitment to providing the best possible care to patients
* Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with clients
* You will have a desire to continuously develop skills and knowledge
* Team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to support colleagues
The role is ideally a full-time position for 40 hours per week (9am - 7:30pm), 1 in 3 Saturdays (9am - 4pm) and no OOH. We are flexible to consider part time applicants too.
We can offer you
* An attractive salary from £60,000 (Dependant on experience/full time equivalent)
* A generous CPD allowance (Plus funding towards certificates)
* 5.6 weeks initial holiday, rising to 6.6 weeks after 2 years' service!
* A generous extra days' leave for your birthday
* Access to private health insurance
* A contributory pension scheme
* In-house career development opportunity
* Paid membership fees (RCVS, BVA, VDS)
* Access to the reward hub including wellbeing support and pastoral care
* Cycle to work scheme
* 20% discount at Vets for Pets, Pets at Home and the Groom Room
* Access to Colleague Assistance Programmes - Retail Trust, Port of Call and MHFA
If you'd like any further information about this vacancy, the practice or our company please contact Laura from our Talent Acquisition team via email; for an informal and confidential conversation.
Alternatively, you can submit your application directly to us now and somebody will be in touch with you to discuss this further. We look forward to hearing from you!
Location
SS2 6FW
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer!
Pets just see people. They aren't biased and they don't discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience don't perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!