Veterinary Surgeon

On-site in Hucknall·Part-time·Added 4 months ago (last checked 7 Oct)

Pets at Home

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Overview

Job details

Permanent contract
Part-time.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Commuter benefits named in the ad.

Skills

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

An attractive salary of up to £65,000 (Dependant on experience/full time equivalent)
A generous CPD allowance (Plus funding towards certificates)
5.6 weeks initial holiday, rising to 6.6 weeks after 2 years' service!
A generous extra days' leave for your birthday
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
Access to private health insurance
A contributory pension scheme
In-house career development opportunity
Paid membership fees (RCVS, BVA, VDS)
Funded sponsorship visas (Plus potential relocation allowances)
Access to the reward hub including wellbeing support and pastoral care
Cycle to work scheme
20% discount at Vets for Pets, Pets at Home and the Groom Room
Access to Colleague Assistance Programmes - Retail Trust, Port of Call and MHFA

The role

Are you a dedicated vet looking to make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners? Join our compassionate and skilled team at Hucknall, where your expertise will be valued and rewarded!

What we are looking for

A qualified Veterinary Surgeon with valid RCVS registration
You will have a wealth of experience working in small animal practice and are confident to do both consult and surgery - minimum 3 years qualified
You will have an in depth understanding of first opinion practice in the UK
You will be confident in surgery and might have a surgical bias or certificate
There might be potential for the right individual to move into a Lead Vet role with us in the near future
The role is part time hours, and you will be part of a weekend rota working either 1:3 weekends with time off in lieu if worked
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A passion for animal welfare and high-quality patient care
Team player attitude with the ability to work independently

About Pets at Home

Industry: Retail
Website: petsathome.com

In their own words

About the company & team

Our stand-alone practice is based in the thriving Nottinghamshire town of Hucknall.

Hucknall boasts excellent transport links to Nottingham and beyond and is ideal for commuters while still offering a relaxed, suburban feel. The town features a variety of independent shops, cafés, and pubs, as well as beautiful green spaces like Titchfield Park. We have good schools, affordable housing, and a growing local economy so if you're looking to move then Hucknall has a lot to offer!

At Hucknall Vets for Pets, we have a team of 3 Vets and 4 Nurses as well as an incredible administrative support team of 4 Receptionists and Practice Manager. We are a friendly and welcoming team and on the odd occasion will also enjoy team nights out together!

Additional information

If you'd like any further information about this vacancy, the practice or our company please contact Lizzie from our Talent Acquisition team via email; northvet@vets4pets.com for an informal and confidential conversation.

Alternatively, you can submit your application directly to us now and somebody will be in touch with you to discuss this further. We look forward to hearing from you!

Location: NG15 8GQ

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer!

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don't perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!

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