Mixed large animal vet (Farm and Equine) (P/T)

Putlands (Maidstone); Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Kent is seeking a part-time large animal vet to join their experienced team. This role involves caring for a varied caseload of large animals and equine patients, working independently with excellent clinical standards. The position includes an equal share of the on-call rota, flexibility in hours, and a competitive salary of £45k-£50k depending on experience. Benefits include generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Fully funded CPD opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Colleague discount on pet products

Qualifications

• Several years of clinical experience required.
• Ability to work independently to excellent clinical standards.
• Enthusiasm and passion for animal care.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary services for large animals.
• Participate in the on-call rota 1:4.
• Utilize clinic facilities for both medical and surgical services.

Skills

Clinical experience

Ability to work independently

Passion for veterinary medicine

Teamwork

Job description

We have an exciting new opportunity for a large animal vet to join our fantastic team at Putlands Veterinary Surgery in Paddock Wood, Kent.

Our RCVS accredited practice care for Small Animal, Farm and Equine patients and we have been established since 1977! We are a forward thinking clinic and are able to offer an extensive range of both medical and surgical services on site. Your new role will be working in our fully equipped clinic which includes facilities such as x-ray, Easi-scan ultrasound, endoscope, in house haematology/biochemistry machine, motorised equine dental rasp and ram/bull fertility testing equipment. We have a variable caseload including beef, sheep, dairy, camelid and smallholder clients, alongside first opinion equine cases. The practice is fortunate to have a large animal prep room, equine stocks, lambing shed and stabling facilities on site to allow us to further work up cases as needed.

We have an experienced and friendly team of vets and nurses to support you and our whole team are always willing to help and support each other. We are looking for someone who shares our values of teamwork, enthusiasm and passion for animal care. This role is truly mixed, with equal farm and equine work, but could be tailored to your preferences or strengths.

The ideal candidate will be someone that has a few years clinical experience, can work independently to excellent clinical standards and is enthusiastic and passionate about veterinary medicine. This position is part time, to include an equal share of the large animal on call rota, currently 1:4, with time back in lieu. We can be flexible on hours/rota pattern to suit. A pool vehicle is provided. Working hours between Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm. FTE salary of £45k-£50k depending experience.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent) with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme - allowing you to purchase an additional two weeks of annual leave
• RCVS, VDS and subscription fees paid
• Generously encouraged and fully funded CPD - abundant opportunities within the business aided by internal and external development courses and programmes
• Receive an extra days leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS
• Cycle to work scheme and subsidised gym membership
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme - automatic enrolment and completely hassle free
• Access to First Aid for Mental Health and Wellbeing Champions across CVS and 300 trained CVS colleagues in this role
• Colleague discount on pet products and treatments including free consults, cost price drugs and a discount to our online pharmacy, Animed.
• Access to the company share-save scheme

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