Veterinary Surgeon

Job description

Posted on 22/11/2021
The Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Veterinary Surgeon at Delaware Veterinary Group!

Our full-time position is 32 hours over 4 days a week, between the hours of 8:30am-6:30pm, but we will consider part time for the right candidate. You will be expected to work 1:6 weekends and weeknights on call.

Salary for this role is up to £55,000 depending on experience.

About Us

Delaware Veterinary Group has two great practices in the stunning West Country that are looking for small animal vets to join the team.

We encourage an open culture to allow our teams to thrive and aim to be the best vets we can be, helping our fantastic clients and their pets.

Patient welfare is important to us which is why we still do our own out of hours to allow continuity of care. We ensure that time off is generous and we can offer flexible working patterns to suit your needs. this offers the very best blend of time to enjoy Somerset life, whilst creating a job that works for you.

Career progression is available for those who want to develop non-clinical skills and one day manage a practice or to continue to grow as a clinician.

About the Team and Culture

With 6 qualified vets and 8 qualified nurses, we have a clinical team that functions around support and the delivery of high-quality veterinary medicine. The team are actively encouraged to develop individual clinical skills and interests. This has led to a GP Cert AVP in Small Animal Medicine, as well as Physiotherapy and Behaviour, Emergency Critical Care, and Dental Surgery. We play an active part in the local community, sponsoring events like the local children's carnival, providing support on interview techniques for school leavers and giving talks with local charity groups.

Applicant Requirements

This position would suit an ambitious candidate with a surgical bias and a view to further business development. However, if you are looking to grow your clinical knowledge and hone your surgical skills, we are also keen to support this. Our ideal candidate will be excellent at working as part of a team and competent in both consulting and surgical duties.

Benefits - Subject to Pro Rata:

· Enhanced holiday entitlement and increasing holiday based on length of service

· CPD paid days and allowance

· L&D opportunities through the IVC Evidensia Academy

· Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

· Private Medical Insurance

· BVA Membership paid

· VDS cover

· Birthday leave

· Discounted veterinary fees

· Various discounts including retail & gym memberships

· Cycle to Work scheme

· Service-related company sick pay

· Sponsorship for overseas employees

· Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

· Relocation packages

· Career progression opportunities

· Free flu jabs

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch.

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Any questions before applying?

Speak to Mike Burrell from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

Mike Burrell

Talent Partner