Veterinary Surgeon

VCA Inc.; Ashford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary clinic in Ashford is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a supportive team, manage a range of cases, and lead consultations and surgeries. This role offers a competitive salary up to £53,000 per annum, and various employee benefits including holiday leave and professional development support.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

RCVS and VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• RCVS accredited qualifications and experience working in a veterinary practice.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with clients and the team.
• Experience in surgical procedures and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgical procedures and examinations of patients.
• Manage and operate clinics with a supportive team.
• Monitor and ensure the safety and care of patients.

Skills

Surgical skills

Diagnostic skills

Client communication

Education

CQC Registered Veterinary Surgeon qualification

Tools

Ultrasound

Digital radiography

In-house blood analysis

Job description

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locations Linnaeus Cinque Ports Vets Tenterden Veterinary Surgery|170082

time type Full time

posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago

job requisition id R-172795

If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you will need to apply internally. In order to do this, please contact our Talent Acquisition team (details can be found via The Link) and someone will be in touch to discuss and progress your application.

Job title: Veterinary Surgeon

Hours: 40 hours per week over 4 days, 1 in 5 Saturday rota , no OOH

Salary: Up to £53,000 per annum (Depending on experience)

Join us as a Veterinary Surgeon at Cinque Ports Tenterden where you can work up cases , carry out consults and surgeries , enjoying the best of both worlds in an exceptionally supportive environment!

Handle a mix of consults, operational shifts and periods of sole charge, working on a wide range of challenging cases while benefiting from the expertise of the wider Cinque Ports group

Be part of a small but mighty practice, where you can really excel in your role! We are a two-vet practice fully equipped with facilities including a surgical suite, dental x-ray, digital x-ray, new ultrasound, and in-house blood analysis

Deliver exceptional care in a truly supportive environment, with access to Vets Now at our Kingsnorth Hospital for overnight inpatient care

Collaborate with an experienced team with interests in surgery, radiography, anaesthesia, ophthalmology, dermatology and dentistry

Interested in Kingsnorth or our other practices ? Let’s talk! Alongside Tenterden , we can support you to work one day a week with in our hospital or branch practices!

The team

At Cinque Ports Tenterden we have a lot to offer, and we are keen to welcome a like-minded, ambitious vet with a strong desire to build great connections with clients and patients alike. Our experienced Vet and Lead RVN boast a combined total of 40 years working for us, and you will benefit from their expertise and knowledge together with the amazing support from the rest of our colleagues. Our team is what makes us great, and we encourage both get-togethers and social activities like bowling and days/nights out! We asked our vets for their feedback on our practice, and here is what they had to say:

‘Working at Cinque Ports Vets is fabulous! It's all about great organisation, communication, and flexibility to all levels. Couldn't ask for more supportive leadership, who listen, and help with personal professional development, whatever your interests are!’

Cinque Ports is an RCVS-Accredited Practice with extensive surgical, diagnostic, and medical facilities across 6 sites in the Kent/ East Sussex area. Kingsnorth is an RCVS-Accredited Hospital with Gold ISFM Accreditation and provides emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year with Vets Now onsite providing continuity in cases and patient care. Our branches are more than satellite clinics: each one has its individual specialisms while offering the facilities required to work up cases and perform surgeries, and you will be supported by a full, experienced team of Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVN), that carry out both nurse consults and vaccinations.

We are excellently equipped including in-house laboratories, ECG, Endoscopy, ultrasound, dentistry x-ray, client care areas, digital radiography, doppler ultrasonography, laparoscopic equipment, and video endoscope and bronchoscope.

We are proud that Cinque Ports are working towards their Bronze accreditation from Investors in the Environment ( iiE ).

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an experienced team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.

What we offer

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave

RCVS and VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program

Salary Description: Up to and dependent on experience;

We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars.

Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people.

Why Linnaeus?

- We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of serviceand clinical care for our clients and their pets

- We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet

- We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing – valuing equity, diversity and inclusion

- We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one.

We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future.

Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates.

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people.

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