Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

We are looking for an enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to join our Thanet Vets Family. We are a small animal first opinion practice in the lovely coastal area of Thanet, Kent.

Find a place to excel

Thanet is a coastal area with a lot of lovely sandy beaches to visit. We are close to transport links for trains and the ferry should you wish to visit the city or heading over to mainland Europe.

We have two clinics. Our main clinic is in Margate and is fully equipped with digital radiography with AI technology, dental radiography, ultrasonography, endoscopy/bronchoscopy, orthopaedic equipment, and an in-house laboratory and has recently been refurbished to include an additional fourth consulting room. Our Birchington branch has one consulting room and a cattery to the rear of the building.

Our supportive team

We have 5.5 vets (including yourself). We actively encourage career development to enable you to thrive in your career and your interests. We currently have vets who hold certificates or are studying for certificates in small animal surgery, diagnostic imaging, and anaesthesia and analgesia.

You will be supported by a wonderful team of 6 RVNs and 1 Student Nurse alongside a wonderful reception team. The management team has an open-door policy and is trained in leadership and wellbeing. We believe that your wellbeing is key to ensuring a happy team and working life.

What can we offer

Your working hours will be 40 hours a week over 4 days and 1 in 4 Saturday mornings (8:30 am - 12:30 pm). Work-life balance is as important to us as it is to you; we are willing to be flexible with the hours for the right candidate. The practice is open between 8 am and 7 pm Monday to Friday, 8 am to 12:30 pm Saturdays and closed on Sunday. There are no OOH; these are covered by Vets Now.

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

1. 6.6 weeks annual leave
2. Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

1. Private medical insurance
2. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
3. Cycle to Work scheme
4. Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
5. Non-accidental injury support

Development

1. £1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata
2. Certificate support
3. Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
4. Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
5. All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
6. All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
7. Infection Prevention and Control Programme
8. Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

1. BVA membership
2. VDS cover
3. RCVS fees

Additional

1. Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
2. Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer
3. Discounted staff pet care

Thanet Vets, Margate

College Road, Margate, CT9 5TP, United Kingdom

Animals treated:

Small animals

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