Senior Veterinary Surgeon

Senior Veterinary Surgeon required at Abbeydale Vets, Blackburn

The Role  

An opportunity has arisen for a skilled and enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to join Abbeydale Vets. In addition to your excellent communi-cation and clinical skills you will need to be a people-oriented person, who is willing to support and guide your colleagues.

You will be joining our well established and progressive small animal practice.

The role will involve daily consulting and operating. You will be providing high quality clinical care to all pets and an outstanding client experience.

We have a great rota, which offers a fantastic work-life balance:

• 4-day week
• 1:4 Saturday rota
• No OOHs

About Us

Abbeydale Vets are a "family orientated practice" that works well together. We all support each other and aspire to provide the highest standards. We are 100% small animal with a varied caseload. We have great facilities including K-Laser, ultrasound, in-house haematology and biochemistry, digital radiography (including dental radiography).

Abbeydale Vets is located in Blackburn which has great commuting links to Manchester, Liverpool, The Lake District and The Yorkshire Dales. Blackburn has three local theatres with live music, comedy and drama. There is also a Museum and Art Gallery locally too. Blackburn is surrounded by plenty of places for the outdoor enthusiast, with the West Pennine moors to the Leeds and Liverpool canal, and numerous hiking and cycling trails.

We have a fantastic team over the two surgeries. 5 Vets, 6 qualified Nurses, 2 ANA, 2 student Nurses and we also have 8 experienced Support staff. Our new Clinical Director has a Pg Cert (Diagnostic Imaging) and we also have a Veterinary Surgeon with a keen interest in exotics.

We are a close team who discuss cases and support each other personally and professionally. We are lucky to be a well-established practice, at the heart of the community, with many loyal, bonded clients.

We understand that considering new opportunities is a big decision and we do have team members who are more than happy to have informal chats with you, should you wish.

Applicant Requirements

We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Vet Surgeon, with excellent communication and clinical skills. You will be comfortable with all routine and first opinion procedures. You will be keen to look after and work up your own cases. You will be a good team player with a great sense of humour. Your passion will lie in developing not only your own skills, but those of your colleagues. You will be keen to mentor and support others too.

Benefits

• 5 weeks paid holiday not including bank holidays
• 5 days paid CPD leave
• £1250 CPD Allowance per annum
• Private Medical Insurance • VDS Membership paid
• BVA Membership paid
• Service based holiday entitlement increases
• VDS cover
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Enhanced paternity pay
• Birthday leave
• Discounted veterinary fees
• My Benefits - various discounts including retail & gym memberships
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Pension
• CPD/training support
• Paid bereavement leave
• Company sick pay
• Employee opinion survey
• Free uniform in a number of roles
• Annual pay reviews
• Social events
• Sponsorship for overseas employees
• Academy & Leadership courses
• Focus on employee well-being
• Relocation packages
• Career progression opportunities
• Free flu jabs

As a BAME and LGBT+ 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.

When applying for this position please quote job reference BH2725.

To apply, please email your CV to Amy via the apply button or call 07856426902 for more information.

To apply, please email your CV to Amy via the apply button or call 07856426902 for more information.