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Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association

Basingstoke

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Basingstoke is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly team. With a strong focus on patient care, this role offers flexibility in the working hours, competitive salary, and extensive professional development opportunities. Enjoy a supportive work environment with additional benefits including relocation allowance and a welcoming culture for pets at work.

Benefits

Welcome bonus of up to £2,000
Relocation allowance of up to £5,000
Private medical insurance
CPD allowance of £1,250 per annum
Opportunity for paid research funding
6.6 weeks of holiday including bank holidays

Qualifications

  • Experience with small animals required.
  • Certifications in veterinary medicine encouraged.
  • Bias towards medical or surgical practices welcomed.

Responsibilities

  • Provide care for small animals and exotics as needed.
  • Work collaboratively with an experienced team.
  • Engage in continuous personal and professional development.

Skills

Medical expertise
Surgical skills

Education

Veterinary Degree

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon

GP Vets, Basingstoke

Salary up to £75,000 DOE

Welcome bonus of up to £2,000

Relocation allowance of up to £5,000

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Join our long-standing, tight-knit, friendly team

We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our long-standing team here at GP Vets. We are a small team, who work as a unit to achieve the best outcome for the patients committed to our care. You will be based at our practice in Basingstoke joining three experienced vets, an experienced nursing team and a support team of receptionists.

We would welcome applicants with a medical or surgical bias and case work up as well as certificate/CPD is actively encouraged and supported. Our caseload mainly consists of SA however you can see some exotics if this is an interest of yours. We want to ensure you feel supported, we can offer you the encouragement, challenge and support to achieve your personal and professional aspirations.

We also have plenty of space if you would like to bring your dog to work with you!

Flexible rota patterns to suit you

Work/life balance is a priority of ours, therefore flexible working is absolutely considered. For example, we could look to accommodate reduced working days and flexible hours to suit you. Any other preference such as particular days off, mornings, evenings - just ask - we can discuss the options.

Typically, the full-time position is 40 hours with a Saturday morning rota and no OOH. We would also welcome part time applicants.

Our established practice

We are ISFM accredited and are a Silver - rated Cat Friendly small animal practice. We are based in a great location with excellent links to the M3/M4, (45 minutes' drive to Heathrow and only 1 hour to the South coast), Basingstoke is also only a 40-minute train to London.

In North Hampshire you'll find historic treasures reflecting the local literary and military heritage as well as lively towns, great local food and family attractions. You are also close to the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in North Hampshire, with its varied wildlife and stunning views.

State of art equipment

We have separate cat and dog kennels, 2 consult rooms and an ops theatre and we are well equipped with Digital X-Ray, Idexx ProCyteOne, Catalyst and brand new Ultrasound machine and dental radiography.

Don't take our word from it....hear from our team

"The overall atmosphere, team and clients are all so welcoming and joyful to be around." - RVN

"I enjoying coming to work every day to see the clients, patients, and team. Our practice has a lovely 'community feel' to it and the team work hard to support our customer base and their veterinarian needs. The days are varied, busy and provides an opportunity for me to learn more about animals."

- Client Care

If you wish to speak with someone from the practice do let us know as we can facilitate this.

Because our employee's 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

• 6.6 weeks number of holidays including bank holidays

• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service

• Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

• Private medical insurance

• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £1,250 per annum CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro-rata

• Certificate support

• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy

• Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider

• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding

• All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund

• Infection Prevention and Control Programme

• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership

• VDS cover

• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers

• Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer

• Discounted staff pet care
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