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Veterinary Surgeon

Vets for Pets

Chesterfield

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

Join a forward-thinking veterinary practice in Chesterfield, where your skills as a qualified Veterinary Surgeon will make a significant impact on the lives of pets and their owners. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment with state-of-the-art equipment and a dedicated team. You will be responsible for providing excellent care in both routine and emergency situations, while also engaging in ongoing professional development. With a generous salary and numerous perks, this position is perfect for someone passionate about animal welfare and eager to contribute to a thriving practice.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme
Generous CPD allowance
5.6 weeks initial holiday
Extra leave for birthday
In-house career development
Paid membership fees
Funded sponsorship visas
Access to wellbeing support
Cycle to work scheme
20% discount at Vets for Pets

Qualifications

  • Qualified and RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon with experience in small animal medicine.
  • Excellent communication skills and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional client care while performing routine and emergency procedures.
  • Collaborate effectively with a friendly and supportive team.

Skills

RCVS registration
Small animal medicine
Surgery
Communication skills
Teamwork
Client care
Professional development
Passion for animal welfare

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated individual to join our established veterinary practice in Chesterfield. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive team while making a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners.


About us
Veterinary Surgeon and Partner, Paul Meiring, has been running Ravenside Chesterfield Vets4Pets for 17 years. The surgery currently consists of 4 Vets, 6 Nurses and 5 Client Care Advisors. The practice has an expanding, loyal client base and the practice is purpose-built with state-of-the-art equipment.


About you

  1. Qualified and RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon
  2. Confident in small animal medicine and surgery, with experience in routine and emergency procedures
  3. Excellent communication skills, with a focus on delivering exceptional client care
  4. Ability to work well as part of a team and independently when needed
  5. Committed to ongoing professional development and staying up to date with the latest veterinary practices
  6. A positive, caring attitude with a genuine passion for animal welfare
  7. You will be a strong team player and enjoy the variety the role will bring
  8. We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon with innovative ideas, passion, and energy
  9. You will have an interest in and want to learn about the practice as a business as well as how to motivate a team to achieve their personal and practice goals

We can offer you

  1. An attractive salary (Dependant on experience/full time equivalent)
  2. A contributory pension scheme
  3. A generous CPD allowance (Plus funding towards certificates)
  4. 5.6 weeks initial holiday, rising to 6.6 weeks after 2 years' service!
  5. A generous extra days' leave for your birthday
  6. In-house career development opportunity
  7. Paid membership fees (RCVS, BVA, VDS)
  8. Funded sponsorship visas (Plus relocation allowance!)
  9. Access to the reward hub including wellbeing support and pastoral care
  10. Cycle to work scheme
  11. 20% discount at Vets for Pets, Pets at Home and the Groom Room
  12. Access to Colleague Assistance Programmes - Retail Trust, Port of Call and MHFA

If you'd like any further information about this vacancy, the practice or our company please contact Laura from our Talent Acquisition team via email; eastvets@vets4pets.com for an informal and confidential conversation.


Alternatively, you can submit your application directly to us now and somebody will be in touch with you to discuss this further. We look forward to hearing from you!


Location S40 1TB


We are an Equal Opportunities Employer! 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!


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