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DOV CD0122
First Opinion Veterinary Surgeon – Dovecote Veterinary Hospital, Castle Donington
Full-Time | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits | CVS Group
Are you looking for a fresh opportunity within a supportive hospital setting that offers clinical variety, professional growth, and a supportive management team?
At Dovecote Veterinary Hospital, we're looking for a full-time First Opinion Veterinary Surgeon to join our team as we further develop and grow our first opinion service within a thriving multidisciplinary hospital.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an environment where general practice, referral care, and out-of-hours services operate seamlessly under one roof.
Why Choose Dovecote?
Dovecote Is An RCVS-accredited Veterinary Hospital Based In Castle Donington, With Excellent Transport Links To Derby, Nottingham, And Leicester. We're Proud To House
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- A dynamic first opinion team with a varied caseload
- A leading referral service, including internal medicine, orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, ophthalmology, and a flagship neurology and neurosurgery department
- A dedicated MiNight emergency and out-of-hours team ensuring continuity of care
- A large, highly skilled team of Registered Veterinary Nurses and support staff working across all departments to deliver outstanding patient care
You'll be part of a genuinely collaborative and friendly team where knowledge-sharing and patient-focused care are at the heart of everything we do.
What's in it for You?
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
- Full-time hours with a balanced rota and limited weekend commitments (4-hour shift, 1 in 4 Saturdays) and no night work thanks to our dedicated in-house out-of-hours team
- Supportive clinical leadership and career development opportunities
- Generous CPD allowance, including funding for certificates
- CVS employee benefits, including:
- Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity Pay
- Company Sharesave Scheme
- Staff discount across CVS practices
- Health Shield Cash Plan
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
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Whether you're looking to take the next step in your first opinion career or bring your experience to help shape a growing service, we'd love to hear from you.
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