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Veterinary surgeon - Real progression prospects

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Job Description

Are you looking for a truly supportive practice with a family feel, low staff turnover, no weekends and the potential for you to become a Clinical Lead?

  • This is a great opportunity to join our Cheadle Heath practice who are looking for an experienced vet to join them and help the practice reach new heights!
  • If you have a special interest the team at Cheadle Heath are happy to support you and certificate and CPD can be supported
  • A surgical bias would be an advantage
  • The role is for 38 hours per week worked over 4 days a week (but does have no weekends at this time)
  • There is no OOH
  • There is flexibility in the rota ensuring it offers true work life balance
  • 15 minute consults as standard, further extended for more involved appointments
  • The practice build time into your day to allow you the opportunity to keep on top of tasks and get home on time!
  • There will be some sole charge
  • Excellent pay up to £60,000 (DOE, FTE)

About us:

Cheadle Heath Vets4Pets is a standalone practice owned and run locally by Marina and Abigail. The practice is in a traditional setting and it has become a staple of the local community. The team has a keen desire to build on their success to date with ambitions to offer as much as they can for the local community.

Work-Life Balance:

Marina and Abigail have created a working environment that ensures the well-being of colleagues is a top priority. They recognise and support the importance of a healthy work-life balance and can offer flexible working hours to accommodate your needs. Whilst the role is 38 hours per week, the detail of how that looks can be discussed at interview.

There are no out-of-hours (OOH) requirements, and we do not currently open at the weekend.

Your Role:

Whether you are looking to accommodate a change in lifestyle, take the next step up in your career, or are just looking for a change in environment, this role would provide the perfect opportunity.

We are looking for a team player that will actively support our drive to continually improve and expand our services.

Ideally you will be confident in all routine surgery and consults. CPD is encouraged and funded.

Benefits:

  • A very competitive salary up to £60,000 (FTE, DOE)
  • The potential for a Clinical Lead role for the right candidate
  • No OOH or weekend work and a negotiable rota to help work-life balance
  • CPD is encouraged and certificates can be supported
  • In-house career development opportunity
  • Paid membership fees RVCS/BVA etc
  • Access to the reward hub which has colleague discounts
  • 20% discount at Vets4Pets, Pets at Home and the Groom Room.

If you would like to find out more about this position or to apply, please contact Rach at northvet@vets4pets.com and someone will get back to you in 1 working day

Location: SK3 0NW

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!

Company benefits

Up to 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
“Pawternity” leave
Dog friendly office
Open to part-time employees
Open to part time work for some roles
Compassionate leave
Mental health first aiders
Mental health support
Health insurance
Mentoring
Learning platform
Personal development budgets
Lunch and learns
Cycle to work scheme
Carer’s leave
Shared parental leave
Dog friendly co-working space
Additional voluntary pension contribution
Income protection
Annual pay rises
Referral bonus
In house training
Employee recognition scheme
Death in service
Employee discounts
Emergency leave
Relocation packages
Employee assistance programme
Open to compressed hours
Open to job sharing
Collaboration spaces
Book swaps
On-site shower
Secure on-site parking
Bike parking
Adoption leave
Coaching
Personal development days
Joining bonus

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