Posted on 21/11/2023

Veterinary Surgeon

North Weald Vets, Epping

Salary up to GBP75,000 depending on experience plus a welcome bonus up to GBP5,000 and relocation allowance up to GBP5,000.

We are seeking an experienced small animal veterinary surgeon to join our team here at North Weald Vets, Epping. This role would suit someone with an interest in surgery and we would cover the costs of pursuing a surgery certificate.

The role will involve routine small animal veterinary work with blocks of consulting and routine soft tissue surgeries, dentals, as well as diagnostic procedures.

You will be working 4 days per week (shifts are 8.30am-6.30pm) with the same day off each week. 1 in 4 Saturday AM clinic (8.30am-12pm). No out of hours.

Work life balance that flexes with you

Our flexible approach to rota patterns can truly enrich your work life balance. We know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career and we want to make it easy for you to strike the right balance. Whether you need to do the school pick up, need reduced hours during school holidays or would simply like a more flexible rota pattern we can fix or flex our patterns to suit you.

About Us

North Weald Vets are a well-established local small animal first opinion veterinary practice. We have excellent facilities such as Idexx lab suite, digital x-rays, ultrasound facilities, dental equipment. We also have separate dog and cat wards.

The practice is close to Epping station which provides easy access into London but still maintains a village feel with lots of green space locally.

About the Team and Culture

Our team currently consists of 5 veterinary surgeons (one of whom will be replaced by the successful candidate), 6 RVNs, 2 SVNs and 2 receptionists.

We have a visiting medicine specialist who assists with more in-depth ultrasound and endoscopy so that these cases can be kept in house. Our new team member will complement our existing friendly team.

Applicant Requirements

Some experience of all routine soft tissue surgeries is essential as well as an ability to perform dentals in a timely manner.

Because our employees matter

We recognise 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 -

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

GBP1,250 CPD allowance with 50 hours 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 GBP1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund

Infection Prevention and Control Programme

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

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.

If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch.

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Any questions before applying?

Speak to Michael Middleton from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

Michael Middleton

Talent Partner

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