Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established veterinary practice is seeking a passionate Veterinary Surgeon to join their team in a picturesque location. This role offers a blend of consults and surgeries, with the freedom to work up cases and the support of a dedicated nursing team. Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with flexible hours and generous leave. The practice is well-equipped with modern facilities, including x-ray and ultrasound, ensuring high standards of care. If you are looking to develop your skills and pursue further qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

£1,250 CPD allowance

Birthday as a paid day off

Pension plan

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Degree in Veterinary Medicine required with experience in small animal practice.
• Ability to perform dental procedures and manage cases independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care for small animals.
• Manage a diverse caseload with both consults and surgeries.

Skills

Veterinary Surgery

Dental Procedures

Case Management

Client Communication

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Tools

X-ray

Ultrasound

Laser Therapy Equipment

In-house Blood Facilities

Job description

Salary up to £65,000 Plus Welcome Bonus up to £5,000 and Relocation Allowance up to £8,000

We have an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team here at Alexander Vets. We are a well-established and popular small animal practice who work to the highest standards.

We see various caseloads enabling you to split your time evenly between consults and operations with medical and clinical freedom to work up your cases as well as sole charge work. We see a fair amount of dental work as well as cases with patients with arthritis and hyperthyroidism enabling regular case work ups with our IDEXX lab station.

We fully encourage and support you to pursue additional certificates, so if there is a certificate you have your eye on or even in the midst of - let us know and we will be happy to support!

Work life balance

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, that's why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance and we are also open to adjusting start times to fit in with a school run or commute if required.

Our standard full time rota consists of 40 hours per week but we are more than happy to discuss part time working also.

Where will you be working?

Based on the outskirts of the Lake District, we are close to some of the most scenic views the country has to offer. If you love the great outdoors and want to escape city life, this is a great location for walking, photography, water sports, hiking and adventure sports. We recently benefitted from a practice refurbishment, so we are modern and well-equipped. Our practice boasts x-ray, ultrasound, laser therapy and in house blood facilities. We have a loyal client base which helps us provide detailed work ups too!

Meet the team

You will join a team of 2 vets with a wealth of clinical experience, 3 RVN's, 1 SVN, 2 Receptionists our Practice Manager and Practice Director. We also work very closely with our sister site so there is a great support network in place with lots of opportunity to learn.

This role is a fantastic opportunity for a vet looking to work within a close knit team, to lead with high quality patient care with the support of our superb nursing team who are always on hand. We have a laser machine on site, doppler ultrasound, multiparameter monitor and IM3 dental x-ray machine.

Here's what Victoria had to say about life at Alexander Vets:

"I love working at Alexander Veterinary Centre. The whole team, from reception to management are welcoming, supportive and caring. We have up to date equipment and facilities including, lab, X-ray, dental X-ray, laser, ultrasound which mean we can provide a gold standard of care to our patients. I have a keen interest in nurse consultations which has allowed me to use my knowledge and experience to build a bond with our clients and patients."

Because our employees matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:

Work-life balance

1. 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays
2. Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
3. Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

1. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
2. Private Medical Insurance
3. Cycle to Work scheme
4. Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
5. Non-accidental injury support

Development

1. £1,250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid CPD leave (pro rata for part time)
2. Certificate support
3. Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
4. Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
5. All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
6. Infection Prevention and Control Programme
7. Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

1. VDS cover
2. BVA Membership

Additional

1. Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
2. Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
3. Discounted staff pet care

Alexander Vets, Barrow

47-49 Hartington Street, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 5SL, United Kingdom

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Animals treated

Small animals

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