Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Companion Veterinary Clinic; Newark and Sherwood; On-site; GBP 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Newark is looking for a part-time veterinary surgeon committed to providing excellent care to pets. The ideal candidate should have a veterinary degree and be empathetic towards clients. Flexible working hours and a supportive team environment are offered, along with a competitive salary of up to £75,000 pro-rata. Benefits include annual leave, private medical insurance, and a CPD allowance.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Colleague wellbeing initiatives

£1250 CPD allowance

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Commitment to providing quality care.
• Experience in small animal practice preferred.
• Willingness to engage in professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultations and surgical services.
• Support clients with pet care advice.
• Collaborate with the veterinary team.

Skills

Empathy towards clients

Veterinary skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Salary up to £75,000 DOE (pro rata), plus Relocation allowance up to £5,000, Welcome Bonus up to £5,000

We are seeking a veterinary surgeon to join our well-established small animal general practice in Newark. The ideal candidate will be committed to providing quality care to their patients and be warm and empathetic towards our clients in times of need.

Work life balance that works for you

We are open between 08:00 - 19:00 Monday to Friday and Saturday 08:00 - 12:30, with no out of hours or on call as this is covered by Vets Now. Your day will be varied with a mix of consultations and surgery.

Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, which is why we support them with our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours; this truly offers the opportunity for a good work-life balance.

We are ideally looking for a part-time vet surgeon to join the team. We are fortunate enough to be able to offer a fully flexible working rota including a school-hours based shift pattern 9:30am - 2:30pm.

Who we are

Companion Vets is a small animal first opinion practice based in Balderton, close to Newark town centre with good links to the A46 and A1. It is a short drive from Nottingham, Lincoln, and Leicester. The main East Coast train line can have you in London within the hour, and airports are also easily accessible with East Midlands Airport and Birmingham Airport nearby.

As we have been established for a long time in Newark, we are lucky to have a lovely, bonded client base, with most clients dedicated to their pets' care and proactive in providing preventative healthcare.

The site is well-equipped with in-house lab facilities, ultrasound, diagnostics, and digital X-ray. Our team includes one Veterinary Surgeon, three Registered Veterinary Nurses, one Veterinary Care Assistant, along with our Receptionist and Practice Manager. Our vet is currently working towards a Certificate in Small Animal Medicine. We encourage professional development and are happy to support any professional interests or certificate goals.

We believe we can provide a supportive and friendly environment for any new team member, with a practice culture open to new ideas and passionate about improving patient care and clinical standards.

Because our people matter

We recognize that our people are fundamental to our success. Investing in our people, premises, and processes is central to our values. In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include:

• Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays, plus additional holiday for your birthday
• Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, family-friendly policies, colleague wellbeing initiatives
• Development: £1250 CPD allowance, paid CPD leave, certificate support, access to Vetlexicon, research funding, Care Fund, Infection Prevention and Control Programme, Quality Improvement Programme
• Professional Memberships: BVA, VDS, RCVS fees covered
• Colleague Benefits: pension scheme, Cycle to Work, Green Cars Scheme, voluntary benefits, retail discounts, pet treatment discounts

Salary up to £75,000 DOE (pro rata)