Veterinary Surgeon

Farthings (Horsham); Horsham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Horsham is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to support high standards of care. You will mentor junior staff and undertake emergency procedures. This role offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply now.

Benefits

Professional memberships funded

CPD and further studies encouraged

5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Long Service Holiday

Workplace pension scheme

Health and wellbeing rewards

Maternity/Adoption Pay

Paternity Pay

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted pet treatments

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates should have experience in surgical procedures.
• Open to all levels of experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Practice Director in maintaining clinical standards.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Ensure patient care aligns with RCVS Code of Professional Conduct.

Skills

Emergency procedures

Mentoring

Client service

Education

Veterinary degree

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon - Farlings Veterinary Group - Up to £83,400 per annum DOE and up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus or Relocation Package available! No OOH.

Farlings Veterinary Group have a fantastic opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join their well-established, close-knit team on a full time or part time basis. The practice is well established with 10 FTE vets and a generous 19 FTE RVNs. The practice can offer a varied caseload with its clients, and have a high percentage dedicated to the Healthy Pet Club and a high standard of care for their pets.

We would ideally like the below but we are open to all levels of experience.

The role

You will get to support the Practice Director driving clinical standards in the practice, ensuring high standards of patient care. Supporting junior members of the team, providing mentoring and teaching while they master basic surgical procedures. You will collaborate with the Practice Director to optimise client service and business growth, budgeting and finances. Ensure all care aligns with the RCVS Code of Professional Conduct and delivers appropriate medical and surgical care, attending scheduled clinical meetings. Experienced in undertaking emergency procedures such as exploratory laparotomies, pleural effusion drainage and bladder unblocking for male cats.

Farlings is a two site practice based in the historical towns of Horsham and Billingshurst, it is within an hour train ride to London and around 45 minutes to the seaside. Situated between the North and South Downs, it creates great opportunity for outdoor life and boasts excellent dog walking locations. The practice is also commutable from Crawley, East Grinstead, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Horley, Cranleigh, Godalming, Storrington, Worthing, Southwater, Shoreham-by-sea and other locations in the West Sussex and Surrey area.

Some of our fantastic benefits include

• Professional memberships funded (RCVS & VDS)
• CPD and further studies encouraged - you are learning and clinical growth is important to us!
• 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent), plus the option to purchase an additional two weeks leave per year with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme
• Long Service Holiday - receive 1 extra days leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS
• Workplace pension scheme
• CVS Refresh - one of our health and wellbeing rewards. Our teams receive a weekly allowance to spend on tasty treats or fitness classes!
• Mental Health first aiders - our people are at the heart of what we do, and your health & wellbeing matters!
• Maternity/Adoption Pay - 10 weeks full pay and 10 weeks half pay
• Paternity Pay and Shared Parental Leave
• Cycle to work scheme, saving 25-39% on a bike and accessories!
• Discounted pet treatments
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 365 days a year helpline to support you and your immediate family when you need it the most
• Save as you Earn Scheme (SAYE)

Interested? Please apply now! For further details or an informal chat, please contact Jim in the recruitment team at [e-mail]

C VS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to