Veterinary Surgeon

Full Job Description

We are a privately owned, independent mixed practice seeking an additional experienced small animal vet to join our expanding team at our practice in Melton Mowbray.

A keen interest in surgery would be advantageous – preferably a surgical certificate holder or keen to undertake one

As a practice we strive to combine the provision of exceptional, bespoke care with progressive current best practice in veterinary medicine. Our clinical club meetings are a great way to discuss cases and exchange ideas, and we hold additional in-house CPD days for the whole team to continually improve and advance our standards.

We offer a four-day week as a good work-life balance is essential to maintain the high demands of veterinary life. The diary is always adjusted to make way for important appointments, family events and emergencies. There is time built into the working day for phone calls and administration. Our team are fully involved in practice decisions.

We take pride in caring for our own patients out of hours on an equally shared rota, maximum of 1:5 though currently 1:7. Our experienced, dedicated night nurse team ensure we offer 24-hour on-site care, as well as taking the out of hours phone calls. Along with the Monday off after your on-call, the three-day weekend following this is popular among our team.

We are members of the XLVets community, collaborating with other likeminded independent practices; sharing knowledge, ideas and skills.

Package includes:

• Generous salary commensurate with experience
• 4-day week
• RCVS fees and Full VDS cover paid
• 5 weeks paid holiday with additional bank holidays
• Pension
• Free flu jabs and VDU eye care vouchers
• Employee assistance program
• Team social events

If you are hardworking, self-motivated and would like to be part of a forward thinking independent practice, we want to hear from you.