Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon
St Mary’s Veterinary Clinic, Ferndown
Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience plus benefits
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join our team. A normal day would consist of two hours consulting and two hours operating in the mornings with an hour break for lunch and then consulting in the afternoon.
Rota patterns that work for you
Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that’s why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career.
There are no night duties at St Mary's as we are covered by Vets Now. The rota is Monday to Friday 9:00 - 18:30 (with one half day each week), plus a 1 in 3 Saturday morning. There are regular clinical meetings and frequent informal case discussions. Appropriate support is supplied, dependent on the needs of the successful candidate.
Want to know more about us?
St Mary's Veterinary Clinic is a small animal clinic based in Dorset, with ready access to the Jurassic coast and New Forest, with good air and rail connections from the nearby towns of Bournemouth and Poole.
We have an in-house laboratory, Digital X-ray and Dental X-ray facilities, modern ultrasound, endoscope, bronchoscope and other toys. Most cases are dealt with in-house, but we have a close support from Southern Counties Veterinary Services, one of the largest referral centres in the UK. We are renowned for being a caring, family feel practice and have cat friendly status.
Come and join our friendly and supportive team!
We are a 3 Vet, 6 Nurse practice and are part of the IVC graduate training academy. We also pride ourselves on being a nurse training practice. We have an exceptionally friendly team all with a great sense of humour. If you want to take part in the regular eating of cake and biscuits, you have to be quick, and, have very sharp elbows.
Our ideal candidate
The successful candidate should be able to work to a high standard and have experience in consulting, routine surgery and case work ups. You must be able to cope with sole charge, although in general, this will only happen on a Saturday morning. Appropriate support and training is available.
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 pro rata annual leave
Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
Your birthday as a paid day off! Woohoo!
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 (wellbeing Wednesday with chocolate)
Non-accidental injury support
Development
£1250 CPD allowance with 5 days 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 £1250 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.
For a confidential chat or to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Maizie Brown, Talent Partner, on the contact number provided.
Please quote reference reference BH11878 when you apply.
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