Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
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Salary up to £75,000 DOE Welcome Bonus up to £5,000 plus Relocation Allowance up to £5,000
Find flexible working with Summerdale Vets
We are currently looking for a Senior Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly team in Cwmbran.
We are fortunate enough to be able to offer a mix of rota option depending on your personal requirements including full time, part time, flexitime, rotas to work around school hours and a term time only rota, meaning you have the security knowing you have childcare throughout the school year. Typically, the full-time role would be 40 hours a week with 1:5 Saturday shifts at Newport and no OOH as this is covered by VetsNow.
We would also accept Veterinary Surgeon applicants.
About Us
Our Summerdale branch is in the lovely town of Cwmbran and is part of a group of 8 small animal branches across South Wales. Our practice is close to local amenities, train station, bus stations and the city centres of Newport & Cardiff.
Our fully equipped practice
Our practice boasts three spacious consulting rooms, a large welcoming waiting area, separate kennels and cattery, large prep area with lab, separate ops room and x-ray room. We also have onsite parking for our clients and team.
Our branch is fully equipped and includes:
*Small animal Xray machine
*Dental Xray machine
*Dental Machine
*Ultrasound scanner
*Multiparameter
*Fluid pumps
*Idexx lab machines for biochemistry and haematology inhouse
*Microscope
*Phovia
Our team
Our team consists of a two experienced Vets, Head Nurse, three RVNs and two full time receptionists. We all enjoy collaborating and supporting each other. Our team is led by our on-site Practice Manager.
Applicant Requirements
We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon with experience, who can confidently work through a list of consultations and surgical procedures. In addition to excellent clinical and communication skills, you will need to be a people-oriented person, who is willing to support your colleagues.
Because our people 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
*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
*£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 £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
£0 - £75,000 a year
Up to £75,000 DOE