Farm Animal Veterinary Surgeon - Drive and Ambition Rewarded

Farm Animal Veterinary Surgeon required at Milan Veterinary Clinic, Douglas

The Role

We are looking for a confident, enthusiastic farm animal vet to join our friendly and supportive team here at Milan Veterinary Clinic, Douglas! 
 
We are a well-established mixed practice and have a strong, large, animal database and massive potential to expand our services. This is a very exciting opportunity for someone with the drive and ambition to enhance our services and to take this side of the business forward. 
 
We are flexible with the working rota and can offer 4 or a 5-day week. We do our own out of hours which is completely separate from the small animal and is one night per week with paid retainer and 1 weekend in 4 with paid retainer or TOIL. If the candidate had an interest in equine, then this would be encouraged but is not essential.
 
Salary for the role is up to £65,000 depending on experience. 

Rota patterns that work for you

Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that’s why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career.

About Us

Come to the beautiful Isle of Man, an island 33 miles long by 13 miles wide in the middle of the Irish sea, between the UK and Ireland. We have 3 clinics, our main branch is in the capital Douglas, with the other branches in the south and the west. We have not got a northern branch, but this is not a problem as nowhere is more than half an hour away!

Whether you are single or coming with a family, the Isle of Man is a beautiful place to live, with lots of rural areas and a strong farming community. With easy access to beaches and open countryside, lovely restaurants and cafes, there is plenty to do. The Isle of Man is very multicultural with people having relocated here from all over the world. It is a welcoming place, and there is something for everyone, no matter what you enjoy.

There are also good connections by air and sea to the UK and Ireland, if you want to explore further afield. We also have the lowest crime rate in the British Isles. The Isle of Man is the only entire nation UNESCO Biosphere and has dark skies status. It is also home to the Manx Cat. There are lots of different sporting clubs and events, not least the island is probably most well known as the host of the famous Isle of Man TT Races. This motorcycle festival is held each year in early June and sees competitors racing on the islands 37.73-mile-long mountain course.

About the Team and Culture

We currently have 5 vets, consisting of 1 full time LA/EQ, 2 PT mixed vets and 2 FT SA vets. We have 8 versatile RVN’s, 4 FTE and 4 PT and we have an experienced support team of 16. We are a friendly, supportive bunch who are great at supplying everyone with lots of tea and coffee! We have a couple of keen bakers within our team that bring sweet treats in from time to time and we enjoy social nights out.

Applicant Requirements

Ideally, we would like a vet with one year plus experience, but we would be willing to consider anyone who is confident, driven, ambitious. Good all round farm animal knowledge and be versatile.

Because our employees 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

• 7 weeks annual leave 
• 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

• £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours 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

 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.

Quote BH9191 when applying for this role.

To apply, please send your CV to Mike via Apply Now or call 07977 243700 for more information.