Veterinary Surgeon

Job Description

We have an unmissable opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team in Bedford Companion Care. We are an RCVS accredited small animal practice with x-ray, ultrasound, in-house laboratory, haematology, biochemistry, dentistry, and isolation. We are accredited silver cat friendly and rabbit friendly clinic. We believe in a good work life balance and are happy to accommodate a flexible rota. We also have a visiting ophthalmologist and peripatetic surgeon for orthopaedic and advanced soft tissue surgeries. We are keen on sustainability and use low flow anaesthesia, segregated recycling, and fur clipping recycling (making mats to soak up oil spills). 

We are looking for an experienced vet who feels confident with routine surgical and medical cases and who enjoys building strong relationships with patients, clients and the wider team.

This is a full-time position including a 1 in 4 weekend rota but no OOH. Keen surgeons or interest in imagery would be advantageous. 

You’ll be joining a close knit, friendly and supportive team made up of 5 experienced nurses, 1 student nurse, 2 VCAs, practice manager and an amazing client care team. One regular locum recently described our team as ‘the best [he has] worked with’ and two of our previous vets regularly return as locums. The team holds a variety of interests from behaviour and wellness through to exotics! We always encourage CPD and are happy to support study towards a Certificate. A keen interest in surgery or imaging would be welcomed but not essential.

Our Veterinary Partners have clinical freedom, and you will also have the support and benefits of working for the Vet Group. The team sees a wide variety of cat, dog, rabbit and exotic medical and surgical cases and offer 15-minute consults as standard.

The practice is bright, spacious, air-conditioned and is purpose built to leading industry standards with state-of-the-art equipment including digital X-ray, ultrasound and in-house laboratory facilities and also offers benefits from plentiful free parking. Bedford is on the main train line to London, and within easy reach of lovely countryside views and walks, Woburn safari park and deer park and Milton Keynes for shopping.

In addition to a rewarding role in a superb location, you can also expect to receive.

•  Competitive salary up to £65K (depending on experience)  
•  Excellent career opportunities and development due to our varied case load   
•  1 in 4 weekend rota 
•  No OOHs 
•  Relocation allowance
•  5.6 weeks Holiday rising to 6.6 weeks after 2 years’ service
•  Contributory pension scheme 
•  Generous CPD and funding of certificates 
•  Paid memberships (RCVS, BVA, VDS)
•  Private medical plan 
•  Cycle to work scheme.
•  Colleague reward hub – exclusive offers and discounts online and on the high street including 20% of Pets at Home, the Groom room and Vets4Pets
•  Employee Assistance Programme 

If you'd like any further information about this vacancy, the practice or our company please contact our Talent Acquisition team via email; EastVets@vets4pets.com for an informal and confidential conversation.

Brand: Companion Care
Location: MK42 7AZ
 
Only applicable to direct applications

Pets just see people. They aren’t biased and they don’t discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so 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!