Veterinary Surgeon

Job Title: Veterinary Surgeon

Location: Blythwood Vets Northwest London (Bushey; Hatch End; Northwood; Stanmore)

Hours: Full-time rota is a 40-hour (4-day) week, with 1 in 6 weekends and an additional 6 Saturdays throughout the year. Part-time applicants welcome.

Salary: up to £70,000 per annum, Depending on experience and rota

About us:
Blythwood vets is a small animal primary care practice, with 4 closely located sites. We have been established within the local area for over 40 years. We have a new position for an additional experienced veterinary surgeon to join our established team.

At Blythwood, we have a fantastic, supportive team, who strive to provide excellent quality care and a happy experience for both owners and their beloved pets. Our aim is to build a lasting relationship with our clients. We are part of the Practice Standards Scheme and a training practice for Veterinary Nurses. The practices are 100% small animal with team support provided at multi-vet sites in Bushey and Hatch End, though some sole charge is required. You will have the opportunity to work alongside our highly experienced nurse team! Our practices have digital x-rays, dental x-rays, and ultrasound machines with colour flow doppler.

Your role and responsibilities:

You will be responsible for delivering high standard clinical care while building lasting relationships with clients and fellow colleagues. The ideal candidate would be at least 3 years qualified and confident with 15-minute appointments, performing routine consultations and procedures. A willingness to learn is important as active development is encouraged and supported.

Rota:

Full-time rota is a 40-hour (4-day) week, with 1 in 6 weekends and an additional 6 Saturdays throughout the year. There is no on-call. However, there is an inpatient rota, where the vet provides back-up to the nurse on evening checks. Any patient that requires constant monitoring is transported to our OOH provider. Time off in-lieu is available following working the weekend or open for discussion as part of a salary package. Start times are 9am to 7pm weekdays, 9am to 4pm Saturdays, and 10am to 4pm Sundays. The role consists of a mix of both consulting and surgery.

Benefits:

1. 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays and birthday off (pro-rata for part-time)
2. No out-of-hours (OOH)
3. RCVS and VDS fees paid
4. External CPD funded
5. Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
6. Career progression opportunities
7. Staff discount schemes
8. Enhanced sickness pay
9. Enhanced equal family leave
10. Wellness program including:
11. Employee assistance program
12. Eyecare voucher scheme
13. Free annual flu jab
14. Cycle to work scheme
15. Recruitment referral reward scheme.

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