Job Title
Veterinary Surgeon
Salary
Up to £60,000 D.O.E
Location
Garston Vets, Frome, Somerset, and Wiltshire
Job Type
Permanent. Full time, part time applicants welcomed.
Hours
40 hours per week over 4 days, 1:5 weekends (shift based, not full weekend, based at Frome), 1 weeknight in every 2 weeks.
Are you looking to join a progressive, forward-thinking, and motivated team?
Are you a veterinary surgeon looking for your next adventure? Want to work somewhere with a wonderful atmosphere, interesting clients, and a fabulous team of skilled veterinary professionals?
Then we might have the opening for you!
About Garston Vets
Garston Vets is based on the Somerset and Wiltshire border within easy reach of the vibrant and historic cities of Bath, Bristol, and Salisbury. The beautiful south coast is an hour away, and lovers of the outdoors can find plenty to do in the nearby Mendip Hills and Salisbury Plain. Frome itself is regularly featured as one of the most desirable small towns in the UK.
Role and Responsibilities
We are looking for a Small Animal Vet to join our large first opinion practice. Applicants must be confident with consulting, working within the theatre and hospital environment, enjoy working as part of a team, and should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and a desire to progress.
We invest heavily in training across the team and are proud to have the latest equipment and modern facilities to offer the most up-to-date advice and treatment for our clients and their pets.
Facilities
Our sites have excellent facilities including well-equipped consult rooms, state-of-the-art theatres, isolation units, onsite lab, ultrasound, digital x-ray, all sites are cat friendly ISFM with designated cat-friendly appointments, laser therapy, dedicated staff room, and a brand new CT coming in March!
Benefits
* 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
* RCVS & VDS fees paid
* External CPD funded
* Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
* Career progression opportunities
* Staff discount schemes
* Life Assurance
* Enhanced sickness pay
* Enhanced family leave
* E-car salary sacrifice scheme
* Employer contribution pension scheme
* Wellness program including Employee assistance, Eyecare vouchers, Free annual Flu jab, Cycle to work scheme, Recruitment referral rewards
About Us
We are a progressive practice based over 5 sites: Frome, Melksham, Trowbridge, Warminster, and Westbury. All sites are well equipped and supported to offer high-quality services. In 2024, we will be acquiring a CT scanner at our Frome hospital site for 24-hour care.
Our team has decades of experience, with three Lead Vets supporting clinicians and Clinical Directors overseeing practices. Our interests include orthopaedics, dermatology, ECC, exotics, cardiology, dentistry, internal medicine, ultrasound, laparoscopic surgery, and several certificates in Cardiology, Medicine, Surgery, and ISFM Medicine in cats.
We enjoy a vibrant social environment, celebrating birthdays with cake and participating in events like the Glastonbury Festival. We actively support our local communities and charities, including Cats Protection, Guide Dogs, and Friends of Animals Wales.
Our 'Garston green team' has achieved IIE Silver accreditation and is always looking for new members. We support the physical and mental health of our staff with Mental Health First Aiders and an Employee Assistance Programme.
How to Apply
To apply, please complete the quick application form below. For more information, contact Lissa at Lissa.Semerdak@linnaeusgroup.co.uk or call 07523268918.
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