Veterinary surgeon

Role Overview

Are you looking for a role that can offer growth, flexibility and the chance to mentor with the support of a very experienced clinical team offering up to £70,000 (DOE, FTE)

• A rare opportunity has come available for an experienced vet to join our colleagues at Sutton Coldfield
• The practice has very low turn over of staff allowing us to develop all our colleagues
• This is ideally a full‑time position but there is flexibility to work the shift patterns the suit you allowing you a real work life balance
• We can support CPD and certificates
• We had visiting specialists including Orthopaedics
• 1 in 3 weekends with the plan to move to 1 in 6 weekends
• Our colleagues well‑being is vital for us and to support this we have 2 qualified Mental Health First Aiders in practice

About us

With more than 440 small animal practices across the country, of all shapes and sizes, Vets for Pets is one of the largest UK veterinary groups and offers Veterinary Surgeons a range of opportunities, including the opportunity to run your own practice. However, what really makes vets for pets a unique opportunity is that it is run locally, providing our local teams the time and opportunity to support their local community. This means you to join a team that can support your individual needs while offering you a bespoke introduction to the practice, local community and caring for our patients!

At Vets for Pets Sutton Coldfield, we have a new opening for full time veterinary surgeon to join our experienced colleagues. As a team we pride ourselves in our professional, fun and friendly family feel, let’s be honest – We spend 25 – 40 hours a week at work so quality time with your work colleagues is the key to success.

The team consists of 5 Vets, 5 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 Student Veterinary Nurse and 2 Student Veterinary Nurses completing placement who are all supported by Practice Manager and 3 Client Care Advisors. We are also lucky enough to have an insurance administrator to help us in the team. We also have visiting specialists in Orthopaedics and heart scans.

Role Details

This role is ideally for full‑time hours, but this can be worked in a number of flexible options which the practice is open to discuss. This will include weekend work which is currently worked on a 1 in 3 basis but will soon hopefully move to 1 in 6.

Benefits

• Generous salary up to £70,000 (DOE, FTE)
• 5.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays
• CPD allowance and support to further your clinical interests
• Paid memberships
• Contributory pension scheme – provided by Legal & General
• Colleague of the month Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Support from our 2 qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• 20% off at Pets at Home, Groom room & Petplan insurance policies
• Reward Hub recognition program where instant monetary rewards are given
• Well‑being centre – for money tools, budget planning, loan calculator and financial information is available.
• Access to counselling if required – Mental health, Self care, Managing stress and many more.
• Colleague hardship fund – if these financial times become difficult
• Access to our colleague online platform that provides discounts at over 800 high street retailers, services instore and online

Location: B73 5AB

Pets just see people. They aren’t biased and they don’t discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!