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Location

Newport | United Kingdom

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Job description

Summerhill Vets, Summergrove
Veterinary Surgeon
Salary up to £75,000 DOE plus up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance plus up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus

Join our dedicated team

We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our dedicated team at Summergrove Vets (part of Summerhill group). You will be sole charge, supported by our experienced RVN, 2 Receptionists, a Care Assistant, a Supervisor and a Practice Manager. As you will be part of a larger group, you will always have access to a wealth of expertise and experience (including certificate holders).

Duties include:

• Examining and observing animals to diagnose health problems and assess their health
• Performing laboratory tests on samples and specimens
• Dressing and treating wounds, performing surgery and prescribing medication
• Testing for diseases and administering vaccinations
• Performing ultrasound and diagnostic imaging tests
• Advising animal owners on preventive healthcare, general care and nutrition
• Spaying and neutering dogs and cats
• Maintaining medical records of animals

Flexible rota patterns to suit you

Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, and 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. For example, compressed hours, a 3/4 day week.

This is a full or part-time position. Typically, the full-time position is Monday to Friday with 1 in 5 Saturdays, and no out-of-hours requirements. We are happy to discuss the days/hours at interview.

Join us in the perfect location

You will be joining our Summerview clinic, part of a group of 8 practices based in South Wales. We are in a fantastic location, in the heart of the Malpas community, just off the motorway with easy access to Bristol, Cardiff and Newport. We are also situated near local amenities with parking outside the practice.

Summergrove has a welcoming waiting/reception area. The consulting room has all the essentials within it and a separate dispensing area. Our prep room has multi-purpose use of nurse room and theatre. We have a separate kennel area, Lab/ storage room and separate spacious kitchen/staff room.

Our Equipment

• Biochemistry and haematology machine
• Snap test reader
• Centrifuge
• Microscope
• Haematocrit
• Diff quick staining
• Ultrasound scanner
• Doppler blood pressure monitor
• Pulseoximeter
• Dental machine
• X-ray available at our other sites

Applicant Requirements

The ideal candidate will be confident in their abilities as a medical and surgical practitioner, MRCVS qualification, happy to drive and develop the practice. Utilise the team to provide excellent customer service and patient care.

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

• 6.6 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 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 £1250 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

Please quote BH11669 when you apply.

To submit your application, click the apply now button.

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