Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Amery Veterinary Group, Bordon; Hollywater; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join their supportive team. Opportunity to maintain a strong work-life balance while providing excellent care in an accredited environment with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Professional development funding

Discounted pet care

Qualifications

• Experience in small animal veterinary practice.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient treatment checks for in-patients.
• Perform surgeries and diagnostics.
• Develop long-term client relationships.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Education

Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Medicine

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Digital radiography

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon

Amery Veterinary Group, Bordon

Salary up to £75,000 plus up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus and up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance

We have a great opportunity for an experienced, small animal Vet to join our close-knit and supportive team. Ours vets primarily work at one of our 2 larger sites but spend some of their time at a second branch allowing you the opportunity to work-up your cases and create a bonded relationship with clients but still have a varied caseload.

Work life balance that works for you

We would welcome both full or part time applicants. Typically, the hours for this role are 40 hours over 4 days per week, Monday - Friday, plus 1 in 3 Saturday mornings. We encourage our staff to have a good work life balance, therefore we are happy to discuss flexibility around the working days / hours.

There are no out of hours associated with this role however we occasionally look after our own in-patients . Clinicians are responsible for in patient treatment checks which are optional and paid for.

Find a place to excel

We are a very well-established, 100% small animal RCVS accredited practice. We are located right next to the beautiful South Downs National Park and less than 1 hour from the coast. There is easy access to London via train and all our sites are within an hours drive of Gatwick and Heathrow airport.

We have three surgeries serving the communities around Alton, Bordon and Grayshott. We continually strive for excellence in management, medicine, surgery and diagnostics . We believe in a service that enriches and lengthens the special relationship between people and their pets.

What we have to offer

Both our Alton and Bordon clinics are well equipped to allow surgical work, case work ups and hospitalization of patients. The facilities include:

*Separate cat and dog wards

*Excellent ultrasound equipment including cardiac probes

*Idexx VetLab stations for same day haematology, biochemistry and electrolytes

*Digital radiography

*High speed dental handpieces and as well digital dental radiography at Bordon

*Dedicated theatres for surgical work

Grayshott is our smallest clinic, based in the centre of a picturesque village. We currently only offer consultations at our Grayshott practice.

Join team that cares

Working in a Vet practice is a big part of our lives, and we want to enjoy coming in to work and to feel appreciated by colleagues and clients. We have a supportive and committed team of 1 Clinical Director, 6 Vets, 4 RVNs, 2 SVNs and 7 Receptionists in our 3 well-equipped surgeries on the Hampshire/Surrey border. We also have a visiting Orthopaedic Surgeon for the more challenging surgical cases.

Our Clinical Director, Annedine joined us as from South Africa initially as a Veterinary Surgeon in 2010, progressing to CD in 2023. Annedine has a strong interest in Veterinary Medicine and is super supportive of the whole team.

We offer a vibrant workplace where you will be joining an enthusiastic and motivated team. Amery is a place where you will feel supported, encouraged and challenged.

Because our employees matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business, and investing in our staff 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 annual leave

*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 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 £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund

*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

Up to £75,000 DOE