We are looking for a well rounded Veterinary Surgeon to join our large team across our Leominster and Ludlow branches. 

You will have the opportunity to work alongside 5 other experienced vets and a team of 9 nurses and 8 reception/admin staff. There may be some sole charge at our Ludlow branch, but you will be well supported by the team at Leominster aswell as the regional team. 

Although we would ideally be looking for a full time candidate, we can also offer flexibility with this role and are open to candidates who want to work part-time for the right fit. This role does include being involved in a fair share of the on call rota,  and a Saturday on a 1 in 6 basis. Our nurses take the OOH phones and senior vets provide full back up to the on call vets, together with an on call nurse. 

We are a busy, friendly practice with a varied caseload and all vets are actively encouraged to pursue their chosen area of intertest with clinical freedom. The candidate ideally would be an experienced vet, however recent graduates or new graduates are encouraged to apply. We ae extremely supportive of any vets who also want to complete certificates and we have on board our team certificate holders in SA medicine and radiography. 

The role:

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a full time Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and loyal team in Leominster and Ludlow

You must be an experienced vet with a client-oriented approach and excellent communication skills, work to a very high standard both medically and surgically and have the drive and ambition to help develop this practice further. The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years' UK small animal practice (or UK equivalent) experience. This role requires a motivated vet to work confidently in a multi-vet environment with the ability to make sound clinical judgement. Strong management and mentor skills are essential as you will play a crucial part within the team.

Career progression is actively promoted and partnership opportunities are available for the right candidate. This is a great opportunity to take the next step in your career.

This role is a 4 day week giving you excellent work/life balance with 1:6 full weekends, and 1 night a week on call. 

Salary & Benefits:

5 weeks' annual leave 
4 weeks' paid sabbatical (after each 5 years of service)
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay 
£1,500 CPD Allowance plus 3 days CPD leave (FTE)
RCVS, BVA and VDS fees paid 
Vehicle allowance or Company Vehicle 
Accommodation allowance  
100% attendance bonus schemes
1 day 'Pet'ernity Leave