Veterinary Surgeon
Posted on 22/02/2024
Veterinary Surgeon
easipetcare Reading
Salary up to £65,000 DOE plus up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus and up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance plus Visa Sponsorship
We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join us here at Reading and work alongside our highly experienced, dedicated team. Given our varied and diverse caseload, we can accommodate a Veterinary Surgeon with either a surgical or medical bias.
Fix or flex – work life balance that works for you
We would welcome both full and part time applicants. Typically, this position is full time over 5 days per week, working a combination of early shifts (8am-4.30pm) and late shifts (11am – 7.30pm), with 1:3 Saturdays and no OOH (when you work a Saturday, you gain a day in lieu). Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that’s why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Whether you are looking for hours around rush hour, a four-day week, or reduced working days/hours, we can fix or flex our patterns to suit you.
Our practice
At easipetcare Reading, we pride ourselves on offering high quality vet care at prices affordable to all. We are an RCVS accredited, first opinion practice and we are conveniently situated in the lovely high street of Woodley – just a 10-minute walk to and from the train station, with easy links to London.
Our modern facilities
Our practice is large and modern with 4 consult rooms; a dedicated x-ray and ultrasound room and a large modern theatre and prep room.
Find a supportive team and a world of opportunity with us
Our practice is a 3-Vet team with 3 RVNs, 2 SVNs and 5 supporting team members. Our Head Vet is completing a certificate in Soft Tissue Surgery and our Practice Manager is completing a medical nursing certificate. This is a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment that offers the scope for further development in your chosen area of interest.Because our employees 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 –(Subject to pro rata)
Work-life balance
• 6.6 weeks number of holidays including bank holidays
• 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
• £1,250 per annum CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro-rata
• Certificate support (not standard, needs confirmed for each advert)
• 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
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.
If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch.
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Any questions before applying?
Speak to Megan Dawson from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Easipetcare, Reading
106 Crockhamwell Road, Woodley, Reading, RG5 3JY, United Kingdom
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