Medivet
Veterinary Surgeon
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We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team in the beautiful seaside town of Leigh-on-Sea on a fixed term contract up to 12 months. This is a fantastic opportunity for a vet who is keen to develop their skills within a busy, well-equipped practice, supported by a highly experienced and welcoming team.
The role includes:
- Full-time position with a 4-day working week
- Fixed days off to support a great work-life balance
- 1 in 3 Saturdays
- Participation in a shared OOH and Bank Holiday rota at our 24-hour Southend hospital, with a minimal and well-supported OOH commitment
- A varied and busy caseload to help build your clinical experience.
Our team you'll be working alongside:
- 2 experienced Veterinary Surgeons who are keen to support and mentor
- 5 Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs)
- 5 Client Care Assistants (CCAs)
About the practice:
Our clinic is well-equipped and offers a great caseload, giving you exposure to a wide variety of cases and the opportunity to grow in confidence and capability.
Why Leigh-on-Sea?
Leigh is a vibrant seaside town with a fantastic community feel, independent shops, with great places to eat and relax by the coast. It also has excellent transport links into London, giving you the best of both worlds inside and outside of work.
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This is a great opportunity for a Vet who is passionate about delivering excellent patient care and looking to build their experience within a busy, welcoming practice.
Requirements:
To have 12 months experience in the UK.
Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we offer:
Health and wellbeing
- Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one
- 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
- Life Assurance
- 3 x salary
- Annual leave
- 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
- Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you
Learning and development
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£1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid leave per year
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Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and our 24-hour hospitals
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Funded certificates and internal career pathways
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RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
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Relocation support and Visa sponsorship available
Lifestyle
- Cycle to Work
- Season Ticket loans
- Discounts on Medivet products and services
About you
You’re a qualified MRCVS with a passion for clinical excellence and client care. You’re a team player who wants to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you.
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What you’ll be doing
Typically, in this role, you’ll:
- Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients in consults and surgery to the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance
- Develop tailored treatment plans with clients
- Work collaboratively within a supportive team
- Share your skills and support our Medivet communities’ development
Medivet is a family of passionate, supportive and thoughtful veterinary professionals. We work as one team to support each other, grow the business, and make sure every pet receives the very best care.
Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.
At Medivet we’re proud that we’ve been able to achieve steady growth without losing the family feel of the company, and we’re always looking for like-minded people to join us. You’ll be joining at a time when Medivet is growing, and you’ll be able to make a real impact on how the business is shaped for the future.
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