Veterinary Surgeon
Posted 2 hours ago by VCA Inc.
Hours: 44 hours per week (4 x10 hrs/day) + 1:4 Saturday mornings (5 hrs/day). Practice: Spinney Vets. Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum, depending on experience. Relocation allowance available up to £5,000.
Why join us?- Rotas designed with you in mind, flexible where reasonably practicable, to support a healthy work life balance.
- Learn from an experienced clinical team, including two surgery certificate holders and other vets training towards certificates in medicine and exotics.
- Collaborate with colleagues who specialise in dentistry, rabbit medicine, ophthalmology and dermatology.
- Deliver excellent patient care using high quality facilities such as Doppler ultrasound, digital x ray (including dental), multiple endoscopy systems, full monitoring equipment (HT Vista) and an in house laboratory.
- Participate in a collaborative team that values clinical discussion, learning and professional development.
- Benefit from modern systems and technology that streamline workflows, allowing more time to focus on patients and clients rather than administration.
You'll be joining a well established and collaborative team of vets, nurses, patient care assistants and customer care colleagues who work closely together to deliver excellent care to patients and clients. We actively encourage associates to develop their clinical interests and support CPD in chosen areas. Our lead nurses are also expanding nursing roles within the practice, ensuring the whole team can work to their full potential and deliver outstanding patient care.Spinneys Vets has two large branches, both RCVS GP accredited and well equipped. We have two certificate holders in surgery, with other vets training towards certificates in medicine and exotics. We perform orthopaedics, endoscopy, laparoscopy and more complex common routine soft tissue surgical procedures, including BOAS and physiotherapy. Collaboration is central to how we work. Whether it's discussing complex cases, sharing knowledge or supporting colleagues in developing new skills, the team works closely together to create a positive learning environment that encourages professional growth. Spinney Vets is proud of its supportive and friendly culture. With a well structured rota and flexibility around out of work commitments, designed to promote a healthy work life balance, you'll have plenty of time to enjoy everything Northampton has to offer.
What we're looking for- RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.
- Confident managing both routine consultations and general surgery.
- A collaborative team player who enjoys sharing knowledge as well as learning from and with colleagues.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Interest in developing clinical interests - not only welcomed, but encouraged.
- A minimum of 3 5 years UK experience.
- Comfortable with a small amount of sole charge.
- 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave.
- RCVS & VDS fees paid.
- CPD allowance and 4 days each year to attend events plus Linnaeus CPD Programme (including certificate holder level CPD).
- Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Staff discount schemes.
- Life assurance.
- Enhanced sickness pay.
- Enhanced equal family leave.
- E car salary sacrifice scheme.
- Recruitment referral reward scheme.
- Wellness programme, including:
- Employee assistance programme.
- Eyecare voucher scheme.
- Free annual flu jab.
- Cycle to work scheme.
Spinney Vets is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose - to create a better world and think long term, rather than focusing solely on short term profits. At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our associates are over 6,000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You'll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best - care for pets. We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse; we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individuals, but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.
If you would like to apply for the role or for an informal chat to discuss it further, please get in touch with Joanne in the recruitment team: .
OUTSTANDING QUALITY CARE