Veterinary Surgeon
Wellpets, Sheerness
Salary up to £60,000 FTE depending on experience
Join Our Friendly Team at Wellpets in Sheerness, Kent!
Are you a passionate and caring Vet looking for an exciting opportunity in a thriving practice? Wellpets, a group of three small animal branches in Kent, is searching for an enthusiastic Vet to join our busy Sheerness branch. Ideally, you will be an experienced Vet with a passion for small animal medicine and surgery. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners, and you possess the skills and attitude we're seeking, we would love to hear from you.
Find Flexibility at Wellpets
1. Hours: 30-40 hours per week (flexible over 3 or 4 days)
2. Work-Life Balance: No out-of-hours shifts
3. Weekends: Occasional 1:4 weekends (Saturdays)
4. Shift: Daily shifts between 9 AM to 6:30 PM
5. Focus: Small animal consults and surgery
Our Practice
At Wellpets, we're proud of our state-of-the-art facilities, including digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, and a brand-new in-house lab. Our Sheerness branch boasts a well-established team of friendly and dedicated staff. Located in Kent, our practice offers easy train links to London, award-winning Blue Flag beaches, and the scenic Elmley Nature Reserve.
Work in a Supportive Team
Join a close-knit team of professionals dedicated to providing the best care for our patients. We have three experienced Vets, five Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs), and three support staff working across our three sites. Our team's interests range from medicine to orthopedic surgery, ultrasound, and cardiac ultrasound.
What We Encourage
6. Nurse Clinics: We empower our Nurses to use their skills and knowledge within the practice, conducting nurse clinics, advising clients on their pets' health and welfare, and supporting the Vet team.
7. Communication: Excellent communication skills and client confidence are essential.
8. Teamwork: We value a positive, can-do attitude and the ability to work harmoniously within our busy and friendly team.
Join us in Sheerness, Kent, and become a valued member of the Wellpets family. Apply now and be a part of a practice where your skills and compassion can shine.
Because our employees 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
9. 6.6 weeks annual leave
10. Your birthday as a paid day off
Wellbeing
11. Private medical insurance
12. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
13. Cycle to Work scheme
14. Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
15. Non-accidental injury support
Development
16. £1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata
17. Certificate support
18. Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
19. Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
20. All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
21. All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
22. Infection Prevention and Control Programme
23. Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
24. BVA membership
25. VDS cover
26. RCVS fees
Additional
27. Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
28. Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
29. Discounted staff pet care