Veterinary Surgeon - NO OOH

The Role

Here at Haven Vets an opportunity for a full time, small animal Veterinary Surgeon has become available to join our busy team situated by the coast in South Wales. The role will include a mix of consulting and surgical work unless discussed otherwise and for more experienced Vets there are opportunities to tailor your role.

The successful candidate would work a four-day week between Monday-Friday and 1:7 Saturday mornings from 9:00am-12:00pm. There are no out of hours involved.

The salary would be based on experience ranging from £40,000-£60,000 depending on experience.

About Us

Haven Vets is situated at the coast undergoing exciting developments and a offering new and exciting working environment. The practice has all the usual facilities and equipment including on site endoscope, ultrasound, laparoscope, X-ray machine, a separate non sterile room situated away from our double theatre and prep room, designated diagnostic room leading into the X-ray room, a fully equipped laboratory located down the hall from our Isolation room, a large board room upstairs to hold team meetings and in house cpd.

We also have a veterinary ambulance that enables us to transport patients and medication around our branches.

Our 31-member team consist of 8 Veterinary Surgeons, some who hold certificates in surgery and diagnostics. We have a team of 9 Nurses consisting of 5 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 3 Student Veterinary Nurses, 1 Animal Nursing Assistant, 1 Practice Manager, an Office Manager, Veterinary Administrator, Veterinary Pharmacy Lead, a Head Receptionist, Branch Reception Lead and 8 Receptionists.

Applicant Requirements

The successful candidate is required to be enthusiastic with an excellent work ethic and able to communicate well within our large team. New graduates and experienced Vets make up our welcoming, supportive practice and this allows us to offer this post to both new graduates as well as experienced Vets.

Because our employee’s 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

• 5 weeks annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off

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
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £1200 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 £1000 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.

If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch. Please quote BH7355 when you apply. 

To apply, please email your CV to Jim by clicking the apply button or call 07890 610129 for more information.