An exciting opportunity has become available for a Clinical Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join our team here at Bryn and Golborne Veterinary Centre, on a 12-month fixed term contract whilst the Clinical Director is on maternity leave.
You will work across both of our sites alongside our fabulous Practice Manager Pippa to support our thriving and dynamic practice, with a view to joining the team on a permanent part-time basis at the end of this period.
The successful candidate will be an experienced and confident clinician with proven leadership and organisational skills plus be confident with all surgeries (we refer for orthopaedic and BOAS) and consults. They will ensure we are delivering on the company ethos whilst using our Care Frameworks to provide excellent care for our loyal clients and pets.
Meet the team
As a member of our team, you'll work alongside our Practice Manager, five veterinary surgeons, six registered veterinary nurses and five support staff, who collaborate between our two branches.
Rota
This is a part time role, working 27 hours per week, 9 hours per day across 3 days. We are happy to explore the 3 days that best suit you and can discuss this at interview.
About us
Bryn & Golborne Vets is a thriving two site first opinion practice located in the vibrant Market Town of Ashton-in-Makerfield, just 4 miles south of Wigan, as well as our Golborne site in Warrington, which is situated within easy reach of major cities like Manchester and Liverpool, as well as the picturesque Lake District, our practices offers an ideal base for exploring the Northwest of England. With a focus on sustainability and eco-friendliness, our main site, Bryn Vets, is built to Passivhaus standards, making it near carbon neutral and self-sufficient in power generation. Across both sites you'll have access to digital x-ray, ultrasound, blood pressure equipment, tonometer and much more
Because our people 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
* 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
* Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
* Private Medical Insurance
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
Development
* £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
* Certificate support
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
* All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
* All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
* BVA membership
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
Colleague Benefits
* Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
* Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
* Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
* Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
* Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
Salary up to £77,000 pro rata DOE