Do you want to join a friendly and dynamic team where you can have clinical freedom and continue to develop your career? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
About us
Our in-store small animal practice, situated in Bishops Stortford, is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team!
Our team is made up of friendly, supportive, and professional individuals who prioritize high clinical standards and exceptional pet care. We work our cases up to a very high level and are looking for someone with the same commitment to providing the best care for our clients and their pets.
We are a 3.5 vet practice with a varied and interesting case load. Our vets are all highly experienced, led by Head Vet Susanne, and JVP Roger. Our head nurse and practice manager Dawn has worked in veterinary practice for over 30 years. The rest of our nursing team includes another two RVNs, and an SVN. We have a full reception team who ensure the smooth running of our practice.
At Bishops Stortford, we are well equipped with a full in-house lab, ultrasound, digital x-ray and dental x-ray. For our inpatients we have species-specific kennel areas
What we are looking for
1. A qualified Veterinary Surgeon with RCVS registration
2. If you’re a new graduate, looking at our graduate scheme, we as a practice support this and would be keen to see your application
3. We would preferably appoint a full-time applicant working 40hrs per week over 4 days (1:3 Saturdays with time off in lieu)
4. We are also flexible to consider part time applicants
5. No OOHs!
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
7. A passion for animal welfare and high-quality patient care
8. Team player attitude with the ability to work independently
We can offer you
9. An attractive salary of up to £45,000 (Dependant on experience/full time equivalent)
10. A £3,000 welcome bonus! (T&Cs apply*)
11. A generous CPD allowance (Plus funding towards certificates)
12. 5.6 weeks initial holiday, rising to 6.6 weeks after 2 years’ service!
13. A generous extra days’ leave for your birthday
14. Access to private health insurance
15. A contributory pension scheme
16. In-house career development opportunity
17. Paid membership fees (RCVS, BVA, VDS)
18. Funded sponsorship visas
19. Access to the reward hub including wellbeing support and pastoral care
20. Cycle to work scheme
21. 20% discount at Vets for Pets, Pets at Home and the Groom Room
22. Access to Colleague Assistance Programmes – Retail Trust, Port of Call and MHFA
We believe this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop in their career surrounded by an exceptionally experienced and supportive team.
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!
*Applicable to direct candidates only, 50% payable upon successful completion of 3-month probationary period and remaining 50% payable upon successful completion of 6 months employment.
Location: CM23 5PP