About us

Building the best place to work in the veterinary industry is creating exceptional opportunities for people like you. Here, you won't just be part of the team, you'll be part of our nationwide family. We've built a network of 330 practices with 20 state-of-the-art 24-hour centres that are all home to a family of professionals who provide a high standard of care. You won't just help to deliver care, you'll deliver exceptional care for your patients and clients. And you'll do it all supported by your colleagues and some of the best training and development in the industry. Join us where we're building better every day.

The role

We are looking for a caring professional with a motivated approach and good communication skills to augment our abilities. CPD is supported and encouraged with a generous budget. Ideally, you will have at least 2 years of experience in practice and be confident in routine surgical procedures. The ability to work within a team, to learn and most importantly to care would be necessary characteristics. The Part-Time comprises of days and hours to suit with 1 weekend in 6 worked at our local main centre in Dorchester.

Skills and experience

We seek a highly motivated and experienced vet with brilliant client and patient care with UK small animal practice (or UK equivalent) experience and be competent in basic surgical and medical procedures. We would consider the right recent graduate looking to further their career however. You must have a client-oriented approach and excellent communication skills, work to a very high standard both medically and surgically and have the drive and ambition to help develop this branch further. Working alongside very experienced colleagues there is the opportunity to learn and develop your veterinary skills with confidence. Branch Partner Andy has a surgical certificate and regularly sees in advanced operations from the local area. We have a team ethos in working and supporting each other clinically. The aim is to be able to leave satisfied each day knowing you have provided great care but still have that healthy work/life balance.

Rewards and benefits

Joining our national network of veterinary surgeons at Medivet, offers exceptional opportunities for career development while enjoying a very competitive salary package. (FTE) 5 weeks' annual leave 4 weeks' paid sabbatical (after each 5 years of service) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay CPD Allowance plus 3 days CPD leave (FTE) RCVS, BVA and VDS fees paid Vehicle allowance Accommodation allowance Access to Wellbeing support and EAP programme Access to wide range of discounts for days out, high street and holidays. 100% attendance bonus schemes 1 day 'Pet'ernity Leave We also offer relocation allowances should you move more than 50 miles from your current home address. We can also support Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa if you meet the criteria and are eligible to register as a veterinary surgeon with the RCVS upon arrival in the UK.

Branch

Heathlands (Medivet Wool) is a 4 vet small animal practice in a purpose built, spacious practice in the lovely Dorset countryside near the glorious coastline; giving ample opportunity for outdoor pursuits, watersports and access to nearby towns of Dorchester, Weymouth, Poole and Bournemouth. We have a strong team ethos; focusing on providing great clinical care coupled with a high level of owner communication and customer care. We are well equipped with diagnostic, imaging and surgical equipment and blessed with both motivated nursing and front of house teams.

Job Reference: VET01811