Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Oxton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a passionate Veterinary Surgeon to join a supportive team at a well-established practice in Oxton. This role offers a perfect blend of consulting and surgical responsibilities, catering to a diverse clientele eager for top-notch veterinary care. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, the practice promotes flexible working hours and a collaborative environment. The picturesque Wirral Peninsula offers a vibrant lifestyle with numerous outdoor activities and easy access to cultural hotspots. Join a team that values your contributions and invest in your professional development while enjoying a competitive salary and generous benefits.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Birthday paid day off

Private medical insurance

CPD allowance of £1250

Discounted staff pet care

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Pawsome Benefits discount program

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon with a focus on both consulting and surgical procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Consulting with pet owners and performing surgical procedures.
• Collaborating with a team of veterinary professionals to ensure high-quality care.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Surgical Skills

Client Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Veterinary Degree

Tools

Digital X-Ray

Idexx Lasercyte

Job description

Salary up to £65,000, plus £5,000 Welcome Bonus, plus £5,000 Relocation Allowance

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team here at Birch Vets! We are a busy first opinion 3 practice group requiring an enthusiastic new team member. The role is a mix of consulting and operating/procedures. We have a range of demographics forming our growing client base, with many insured clients or just those wanting the best for their pets, allowing comprehensive medical workups and soft tissue & some orthopaedic surgeries.

Work life balance that works for you

Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours truly tips the scale on your work life balance. A typical full-time role would involve working 40 hours per week, including a 1pm finish, 4pm finish with the weekend rota being 2 in 5 weekends (9am-12pm and 9am-2pm). We are very open to discussing different combinations of part-time hours.

An experienced and supportive team

You will be joining our excellent team of 6 Vets, 5 RVNs, 1 SVN and 7 Support staff. Our team are supportive and love to discuss cases among ourselves. We are happy to mentor and develop people's skills.

About us

Our main premises in Oxton has been practicing veterinary medicine for over 100 years with many clients having been here more than 40 years. We have 4 consult rooms and one nurse consult room. We have 2 theatres, a new dental x-ray and have recently upgraded our X-Ray to digital x-ray with Signal Pet technology. We have our own in-house lab including Idexx Lasercyte catalyst.

Come work in a truly wonderful part of the country

The Wirral Peninsula is bounded by the River Mersey, River Dee, and the Irish Sea, and has beautiful beaches, plenty of 'green spaces', and some fabulous places to live. Kitesurfing, walking, sailing, kayaking etc are popular in the Wirral for those who like the outdoors, and with Wales only 25 minutes’ drive away there are endless opportunities for those who have any outdoor interests. Liverpool is only 10 minutes train or drive for some culture, shopping, or just a 'night out'.

Because our people matter

At Birch Vets, we value our people and recognise their significance in our success. We invest in our people to provide the best possible environment for our team. In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer the following benefits:

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• 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

Development

• £1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata
• 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

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

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.