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Pets at Home Limited

Experienced Veterinary Surgeon - Surgical Bias - Burgess Hill (20 mins from Brighton)

Handforth, WSX, SK9 3RN
£60k – £85k/yr
Posted about 13 hours ago
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Experienced Vet with a Surgical Bias – Burgess Hill (20 mins from Brighton and Haywards Heath)

Experience and Role

Experienced veterinary surgeon with an operating bias. Salary £60,000 - £85,000. Our much-loved senior surgeon is leaving us to do a sabbatical overseas, and we need an equally fabulous person to take her place. The role would be either for a 6-month period, or even better a long-term position as we have a high surgical case load and are continuing to grow.

Why Choose Us?

We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional veterinary care with a compassionate touch. Our clients trust us to provide comprehensive workups for their beloved pets, allowing our team the opportunity to truly engage with each case and develop bespoke and appropriate plans for our patients. We have a highly experienced and efficient nursing team that can fully support more complex surgeries to ensure stable anaesthetics, appropriate analgesia and smooth recoveries.

Our Amazing Team:

  • Join a fantastic group of 8 experienced vets, one lovely long-term locum and two new graduates who are fully supported by 9 qualified RVNS, 3 dedicated trainee nurses, 3 experienced VCAs and a welcoming front-of-house team.
  • Many of our team members hold certificates and we fully support professional growth, encouraging our vets and nurses to develop in the areas that they are passionate about.

What They Say!

"I feel so lucky to work in an environment with so many kind and talented people. Everyone genuinely cares and wants to deliver high standards of care for our patients. This job has allowed me to work hours that fit around my two small children which has been invaluable." Lucinda, (Senior Vet – Medicine & Imaging Certificate holder)

"I never thought that I would say that I love working in a pet shop environment, but I do, and I have been here 10 years now! It’s a vibrant place to be, lots going on in the shop and the vets. The staff are amazing, happy, cheerful and very professional. We work as a team to sort cases efficiently and with the best care possible." Karen, (Senior Vet, Exotics Interest)

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"I joined the team early on in my veterinary career and from day one I was met with incredible support. It has been a pleasure working alongside such knowledgeable, compassionate, and genuinely kind colleagues. I would recommend this practice to anyone looking for a workplace that genuinely supports career growth and promotes continuous learning within a positive and encouraging environment." Chelsea, (Veterinary Surgeon, undertaking surgical certificate)

Our Facilities:

  • Work in a purpose-built, recently renovated practice equipped with all the mod-cons, including digital X-ray, dental radiography, ultrasonography, in-house laboratory facilities, and separate wards for dogs, cats, and isolation cases.
  • With a loyal client base and approximately 35% insured clients, you’ll have the resources to provide the highest standard of care.

What We’re Looking For

  • We are looking for someone who is passionate about going above and beyond in their role. A candidate who is confident both in soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery would be ideal.
  • Someone who can help to develop laparoscopy within the practice, as we currently have an outside supplier provide this for us.
  • We have several younger vets either starting or keen to start their surgery or ECC certificates, so a person keen to teach the team and share knowledge would be great!
  • Someone who can bring with them new ideas and improvements.
  • A person who can work with our highly experienced nurses to run through a full ops list in an efficient and enjoyable manner for everyone.
  • The full-time position would involve some days of consulting so even if medicine is not your strong point, a lovely client manner and ability to deal most sick patients is a must.
  • Most importantly we are looking for an individual who cares deeply for their patients, wants to do the best for their clients and who works well within a team.

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Work-Life Balance:

  • We understand the importance of flexibility and are open to tailoring hours to fit your lifestyle.
  • While our ideal candidate would commit to 40 hours per week, we’re happy to discuss more part-time options.
  • Typical operating shifts are 8am – 6pm.
  • Each vet does one late consulting shift a week which is 10-8pm and we would ask for 1 weekend (Sat 9-6 (part day consulting), Sun 10-4) a month.
  • There are no OOH responsibilities.

In Return, We Offer:

  • Salary £60,000 - £85,000 (dependent on experience)
  • Generous CPD/support to do a certificate or other qualification
  • Clinical freedom
  • Paid memberships (RCVS, VDS, BVA)
  • Great clients and lovely colleagues
  • Close to Brighton and the South Downs National Park

If you’re ready to join a caring, collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you.

To see more please go to our website: https://www.vets4pets.com/practices/burgess-hill-vets-for-pets/

To apply or find out more contact Lizzie on Southvets@vets4pets.com

Location: RH15 9UG

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