AVC Summerleaze

Maternity cover – 1 year fixed term contract

We are seeking another vet to join us at Summerleaze Veterinary Hospital, Berkshire to cover for one of our lovely experienced vets who will be welcoming a new addition to her family!

Summerleaze Veterinary Hospital is a long established, purpose built practice based in Maidenhead, Berkshire providing 24hr care. Our practice is well equipped with great in house facilities including digital xray, laboratory, flexible endoscope (gastroscope + bronchoscope), rigid endoscope, ultrasound and laparoscopy equipment to allow for a range of advanced surgical and medical procedures.

We have an amazing team of vets, nurses and support staff, with several who have gained advanced certificates or are currently studying towards them (medicine and surgery)

As a practice, our ethos is not only about providing great patient and client care, but also providing staff with an environment in which they can develop and progress in their chosen area of interest.

We are seeking applicants who have excellent communication skills and who are able to demonstrate ability in their own clinical skill, but who are also able to support others in their development.

We believe that being part of a team, sharing knowledge and experience is as important to us as having great clinical skill. Time is allocated each day for vets to discuss cases, to share their knowledge and to support each other.

Our out hours care is supported by our own Minight team, meaning that there is minimal OOH shifts. Our vets work a 4 day week rota + share of Saturdays and Bank Holidays allowing for social and family time as well as work!

Other benefits of the position include:

• Annual Salary £38,400-£49,800
• Advanced certificate support and funding
• Profit-sharing bonus scheme
• Up to 7 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent) with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme - allowing you to purchase an additional two weeks of annual leave
• Receive an extra days leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS
• Buy/Sell holiday scheme – allowing you to purchase an extra 2 weeks of annual leave
• Access to our ShareSave scheme – allowing you purchase shares in the business
• Company pension scheme
• All professional fees covered (RCVS and VDS)
• Colleague discount on pet treatments and products
• A range of other flexible benefits such as Cycle to Work Scheme, Gymflex, Perkbox and more.

If this position interests you please click 'apply now' and upload your CV and a cover letter

For any enquiries please contact debbie.richardson@cvsvets.com