Robson & Prescott has an exciting opportunity for a small animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly team on a permanent basis. This role is based at our busy Whorral Bank hospital working alongside our fantastic team of certificate holders in a range of different disciplines.
The role offers a varied caseload of first opinion small animal presentations coupled with first and second opinion exotics, zoo stock, alpaca herds, raptors, falcon breeding projects and wildlife. We are keen to support those wishing to develop their skillset or, indeed, can accommodate certificate holders.
Rota
This role is for a full time of 40 hours per week over 4 days with some OOH commitments.
Want to know more about Robson & Prescott?
Set in the scenic market town of Morpeth in Northumberland, we are lucky to have national parks, stunning coastline and the vibrant city of Newcastle upon Tyne on our doorstep.
We boast a purpose-built hospital with 4 theatres, dental and radiography suites, endoscopy, ultrasound, ECG, hydrotherapy suites and separate wards for cats, dogs, exotics and small mammals our team offers the best care to our clients and patients. Along with our hospital site we have 8 branch surgeries. We offer our own OOH to clients, maximising continuity of care.
Come and join our friendly and supportive team!
We are a 27-vet practice with departments covering small animal, exotics, equine, farm and OV work. We are delighted to be able to offer someone the opportunity to join our wonderful team of vets, nurses and support staff.
The team are enthusiastic and ambitious to continue to improve the services and level of care we can offer. We are a friendly and sociable group who love working together (we enjoy regular team meetings and social events).
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 leaveYour birthday as a paid day off
Wellbeing
Private medical insuranceEnhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy payCycle to Work schemeInitiatives focused on employee wellbeingNon-accidental injury support
Development
£1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rataLearning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia AcademyAccess to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia providerAll our Vets & Nurses can apply for research fundingAll our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care FundInfection Prevention and Control ProgrammeQuality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
BVA membershipVDS cover
Additional
Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailersPension – 5% Employee/3% EmployerDiscounted staff pet care
As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.