Veterinary Surgeon

Vets Now; Tendring; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing programme membership

Enhanced maternity policy (6 months)

7 weeks pro rata annual leave

Birthday paid day off

ECC certificate support

Edge programmes access

VECCS/VDS/RCS fees covered

Staff discounts through Vets Now For Y

UK Pension contributions

Discounted staff pet care

Death in service

Job summary

Vets Now Manningtree is seeking a Vet Surgeon for an interesting caseload with a fully supportive team and ongoing mentorship. The role offers a typical 40-hour weekly rota with 3 shifts on average, including some night/weekend coverage, and the option to consider a part-time arrangement to suit work-life balance.

The practice emphasises career development and professional qualifications. The company prides itself on first-class rewards and recognition, including private medical insurance,

Job description

Up to £5,000 relocation allowance

A work life extraordinary at Vets Now Manningtree

At Vets Now Manningtree we have an exciting opportunity for a Vet Surgeon who is seeking an interesting caseload. At our Manningtreeclinic you will work alongside a fully supportive team, and you will also benefit from continuous mentorship.

Working out-of-hours doesn’t mean working all hours

In this full-time role, the rota will typically include working an average of 40 hours per week (average 3 shifts per week), with a mix of weeknight shifts and 1:2 weekends (day/night shifts), plus a fair share of bank holidays.

As with any role within Vets Now we appreciate that one size doesn’t fit all. Finding the right work/life balance for you is our priority, so we are happy to also consider this role on a part-time basis.

Take control of your own career development

Working in this ECC setting will sharpen and develop your veterinary skills. At Vets Now we invest heavily in the continuous professional development of all our people across the business. As a Vet Surgeon you will have access to professional qualifications, progression opportunities, coaching and mentoring.

We look after you so you can look after them

At Vets Now we recognise that our people are what makes us. That’s why we are continuing to invest in first class reward and recognition benefits and initiatives.

• Private medical insurance
• Membership of employee wellbeing programme
• Enhanced maternity policy including 6 months full pay
• Family-friendly policies including paternity and adoption pay schemes
• 7 weeks pro rata annual leave
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• ECC certificate support - financial and paid study leave
• Access to our Edge programmes
• RCVS fees, VECCS membership, VDS cover
• Vets Now For You – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• UK Standard Pension contributions - 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Up to 50% discounted staff pet care
• Death in service of two times annual salary

Give yourself the AdvantEdge

At Vets Now, we are passionate about training and the ongoing development of our employees. If this vacancy is of interest and you feel you would benefit from an enhanced induction into our business, then the below option may be perfect for you:

AdvantEdge - A programme for talented Vets that will fast track them into a successful emergency role. This programme includes 1 week of hands-on practical training and 20 hours of flexible case-based e-learning completed at your own pace. This blended approach is designed to help you start your career at Vets Now with confidence.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those from diverse and minority groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we encourage candidates with disabilities and health conditions to apply and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.