Veterinary Surgeon

The Role

We have a unique opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our long-established friendly team here in Spalding, Lincolnshire. Your time will be split between 1st opinion consultations and theatre work, providing a varied workload. Our current team have a wealth of experience and hope to support those with varied experience levels. The Rota will include 4.5 days (Monday – Friday) with 1:3 weekends. Time off in Lieu will be given for weekend work. Weekends consist of Saturday mornings only until 12pm. No OOH is included in this role.

Salary is up to £70,000 per annum depending on experience.

About Us

Riverside Vets has been in Spalding for over 100 years and in that time has built up an exceptional reputation for its client and patient care. We are a 100% small animal, 1st opinion practice that is accredited with the RCVS and holds the silver ISFM award. Our team is well established, and we pride ourselves on our professionalism and teamwork.

About the Team and Culture

Our friendly team consists of 4 experienced Veterinary Surgeons,
3 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 3 Student Veterinary Nurses and 3 Veterinary Receptionists. Between our Veterinary Surgeons they have
a keen interest in Acupuncture, cardiology, and Ophthalmology. We are proud to say our team is much more like a family and we have an em-bedded ethos of encouragement and support throughout the practice. We are a busy practice and therefore we can be faced with challenges, but we are always there to help each other get through. This is a very rewarding role and one with autonomy that you can very much
make your own.

Applicant Requirements

We don’t mind if you are fresh out of vet school looking for your first role, or have many years of experience behind you, we have an opportunity here for you. Our biggest requirements are that you’re an avid team player, passionate about the work you do, have excellent bedside manner and a positive can-do attitude. We are ultimately looking for
the right individual to complement our existing team.

Benefits - Subject to Pro Rata:

• Enhanced holiday entitlement and increasing holiday based on length of service
• CPD paid days and allowance
• L&D opportunities through the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• BVA Membership paid
• VDS cover
• Birthday leave
• Discounted veterinary fees
• Various discounts including retail & gym memberships
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Service-related company sick pay
• Sponsorship for overseas employees
• Initiatives focused on employee well-being
• Relocation packages
• Career progression opportunities
• Free flu jabs

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. Please quote BH4512 when applying for this role.

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