Night Veterinary Surgeon

Armstrong Vets; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Allowance

Health Cash Plan

RCVS Membership paid

6.6 weeks holiday

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted veterinary fees

Job summary

Wood Veterinary Group Quedgeley Practice is seeking an experienced Night Vet to join our progressive OOH team on the edge of the Cotswolds. The role offers full-time permanent work with a competitive salary and a busy, supportive environment, leading a dedicated night nursing team for emergency cases.

We are a large small animal hospital with advanced facilities, offering 6.6 weeks holiday, CPD allowance, and a range of employee benefits. Accommodation may be available locally.

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinary surgeon with night shift experience
• Experience in emergency medical and surgical procedures
• Strong client and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Lead our night nurses and coordinate the out-of-hours team
• Manage emergency medical and surgical cases
• Maintain high standards of patient care and ensure smooth clinic operations

Job description

Wood Veterinary Group Quedgeley Practice

Small Animal

Full time

Permanent

Wood Veterinary Group have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated Night Vet to join our progressive and dedicated OOH team on the edge of the beautiful Cotswolds, with good motorway access to the South West, London & the North.

We are a large, RCVS Accredited Small Animal Hospital and Emergency Services Clinic. We operate from a recently refurbished main hospital which boasts all of the usual toys plus state-of-the-art facilities including 4 theatres, CT, Laparoscopic equipment, rigid and flexible endoscopy, start of the art ultrasound plus much more!

We offer a challenging and varied caseload, supporting numerous other practices in the County, as well as our own clients. You will lead our dedicated night nurses, and be supported by 20 small animal day vets, including various certificate holders.

You will need to be a positive team player with great client and interpersonal skills; a confident and thorough approach in dealing with all emergency medical and surgical procedures.

Our current team work 7 nights on, 14 off (Monday to Sunday) with holiday to be taken in non-working time.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary to £72,500 pro rata depending on experience & qualifications
• 6.6 weeks holiday
• £1750 CPD Allowance per annum pro rata
• Health Cash Plan - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments, from dentistry to sports massage
• RCVS Membership paid, and two other membership subscriptions
• Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, & surrogacy pay
• Generous employee discount scheme for companion animals
• My Benefits - various discounts including gym memberships and retail
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Company sick pay, 2 weeks full pay and 4 weeks half pay
• Focus on employee wellbeing
• Career progression opportunities

From an interpersonal team perspective we hold regular events, including a Summer social and Christmas party plus planned and ad hoc events in between. For the last 4 years we have had the pleasure of engaging a visiting pancake chef on Shrove Tuesday, we enjoy informal sweets and treats and have engaged in golf driving range excursions, bowling, darts and pottery painting; there really is something for everyone!

We can also offer accommodation locally.

Hours

Full Time

6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays£1750 CPD Allowance per annum, Health plan - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massageRCVS Membership paid, two other membership subscriptionsVDS coverEnhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy payDiscounted veterinary feesOffers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel,entertainment and much moreCycle to Work schemeCPD/training supportCompany sick payColleague engagement surveyAnnual pay reviewsFocus on employee wellbeingCareer progression opportunities