Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Oundle Veterinary Surgery; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established veterinary practice is seeking a dedicated Vet Surgeon to join their vibrant team. This role offers a unique blend of surgery, case management, and consulting within a supportive environment. With a commitment to work-life balance, flexible working patterns, and a focus on professional development, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in their veterinary career. You will enjoy a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and a range of wellbeing initiatives. Join a team that truly values its people and contributes to the community's health and happiness.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

CPD allowance

Professional Memberships

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted treatment for pets

Qualifications

• Qualified Vet Surgeon with experience in surgery and case management.
• Interest in mentoring or management roles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgeries and manage cases effectively.
• Consult with clients and provide excellent care to patients.

Skills

Veterinary Surgery

Case Management

Consulting

Mentoring

Education

Veterinary Degree

Job description

We are looking for a Vet Surgeon to join our friendly, fun, and diverse team. We are a busy and caring small animal veterinary group looking for the right candidate to help drive us forward. As a team, we combine our passion for clinical excellence with creating a welcoming and accessible environment for our patients and clients. We are committed to the professional growth and happiness of our staff, and a focus on teamwork is at the forefront of everything that we do.

If you are looking for a role that combines a mixture of surgery, case management, and consulting, this is the role for you! We would also greatly welcome applications from candidates with an interest in mentoring or taking on management roles in the future.

The Sampson Park Group is made up of 5 practices based in the beautiful local towns and countryside around Peterborough. With easy access to historic local towns, several large cities, and direct links to London, where better to build your life.

We are well equipped with up-to-date facilities and equipment and have a large team of experienced RVNs, VCAs, and Receptionists keen to support.

We care about your work-life balance. We offer flexible working patterns that flex with you and your lifestyle. Whether you are looking to flex your rota hours to balance the school holidays, fix to navigate the school runs, or just looking to strike that balance between home and work life, we can offer flexibility that actually works for you.

Ideally, full-time working 40 hours over a 4-day week, with a full day off every week. However, we happily encourage applications from part-time/flexible hours candidates.

There is no OOH; however, you will be required to partake in our weekend Saturday rota: 1/6 8:30 am-12 pm and 1/6 8:30 am-5 pm with 5 hours back in-lieu the following Friday afternoon. You will be based at our Oundle branch but will also be required to work at some other sites as well. Salary up to £65,000 DOE.

Because our people matter, we recognize 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:

1. Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays; additional holiday entitlement for your birthday.
2. Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance; Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline; Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay; Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing.
3. Development: £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave 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.
4. Professional Memberships: BVA membership; VDS cover; RCVS fees.
5. Colleague Benefits: Company pension scheme; Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria; Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you; Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers; Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice.

Salary up to £65,000 DOE.