Would you like to help a small practice grow and improve? Our client based near Bury St Edmunds are looking for a Senior Small Animal Vet, who is committed to working positively and proactively with the existing fantastic team.
This an RCVS accredited practice, with branches in Bury St Edmunds, Thetford and Mildenhall. This position would be based in one of two branches, which are in great locations surrounded by beautiful countryside. The client always strives to do the best that they can for the team, their patients and their clients. They pride themselves on providing a service where care and respect for pets and their owners, with a personal, friendly approach that is key. They are a long-established practice, with modern and well-equipped facilities. Their dedicated and skilled team of clinical and support colleagues work collaboratively to ensure the practice runs smoothly. They hold regular clinical and branch meetings and encourage the whole team to come forward with ideas to improve the clinical practice and working environment. We actively support those who wish to pursue specific interests and gain certificates. So, if you are keen to be an instrumental part of this collaborative and supportive environment, then this could be the practice for you.
Based in Bury St Edmunds known for its history, its beautiful outside spaces, it’s great mix of independent & high street favourite shops and for being Suffolk’s Foodie Capital with its fantastic eateries. The practice is in a great position for getting into London, plus Cambridge and Norwich are under an hour away by car. There are good rail links to the rest of the UK and Stansted and Southend airports are both in easy reach.
Salary is £55,000 – £60,000 per annum depending on experience, plus you will be reimbursed with extra pay for out-of-hours work and second on-call weekend duties.
* Full-time – 4 days per week (36 hours)
* OOH rota– 1 in 10-12 weekends
* Weekday evenings – inpatient duties only, no client calls
* Weekends – Saturday 8.30am-5pm, Sunday 9am – 12pm, with a Friday off the week after
* Generous £1750 CPD allowance (plus 4 days), although will consider over this level
* RCVS & VDS fees paid plus one professional membership of your choice (eg BVA/BSAVA etc)
* 6.6 weeks paid holiday (including Bank Holidays)
* Health Shield – wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments, from dentistry to sports massage
* Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, and surrogacy pay
* Generous discount on veterinary fees
* Various discounts including retail & gym memberships
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Company sick pay
* Annual pay reviews
* Focus on employee wellbeing
To learn more about this exciting opportunity or wish to apply, please don't hesitate to contact Louise@brightleaf.co.uk or give us a call at 01422 433900. We are dedicated to assisting talented Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons and nurses like you in finding the ideal job.
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