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The Role

Working at our very friendly, professional, small animal surgery in Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire, you will consult and operate regularly. Waddesdon has two vets and a backup team of 3 RVNs and a Receptionist every day. We are happy to work with vets who wish to work part time or full time. We have a loyal client base who love the personal touch that they get from our team.

Work life balance with real flex

We offer flexible working patterns that flex with you and your lifestyle. Whether you are looking to flex your rota hours to balance the school holidays, fix to navigate the school runs or just looking to strike that balance between home and work life. We can offer flexibility that actually works for you.

The salary will be up to £65,000 FTE depending on experience. Hart Vets are happy to offer new hires a welcome bonus of £5000 (pro rata), or a relocation allowance.

About Us

Hart Vets is situated 6 miles west of the centre of Aylesbury in the small village of Waddesdon. Waddesdon Manor is on our doorstep, the grounds of which our team often visit during their lunch hours for a dog walk or a stroll.

Our surgery works from two buildings on the same site. Our consulting building has been purpose built inside an old barn which gives it lots of character. We have three consulting rooms, a lab, separate cat and dog waiting areas downstairs. Upstairs we have a large office space, kitchen and bathroom facilities including a shower. We have very well equipped consulting rooms with everything you need in each room. The Ops Building consists of a Reception Area, Consulting Room, Theatre, Prep Room, separate dog and cat wards, Main X-ray Room and a Dental X-ray suite using the latest dental generator and software. Ultrasound machine, endoscopy, and ligasure augment our operating facilities along with multiparameter monitoring at every anaesthetic station and drip pumps for every kennel. We would be happy to consider any additional items of equipment that the successful candidate might request.
We have ample parking for our team and clients on-site.

About the Team and Culture

Hart Vets Waddesdon is the little sister of our RCVS Accredited Small Animal Hospital in Bicester, 12 miles away. All patients who need to stay in overnight are transferred to the Bicester surgery to be cared for by our dedicated night team. We use our own vets and nurses to run this service and it is something of which we are really proud.

We are looking for vets who will want to do their very best for their clients; go that extra mile when needed and support the rest of team at all times. We have a surgery certificate holder at our Bicester hospital and another vet working towards one. We are happy to consider supporting any vet would like to embark upon diplomas or certificates. Well-being is very important to us at Hart Vets and we monitor this regularly with catch up sessions with Line Managers and annual questionnaires to be discussed at appraisals. We are very involved in the local community and are looking forward to contributing to the Queen's Jubilee celebrations later in June.

Applicant Requirements

We would like to work with a colleague who wants to get really involved with their clients providing gold standard care. Good communication is essential at all times both with our clients and the team. Experience is essential, but we also pride ourselves on the support and teaching that we can provide. Work-life balance is essential these days and so we would we willing to listen to your requests to make your life easier as well as the practice's. We would also be happy to accommodate any interests or specialities that the successful candidate might have, so please feel free to discuss these with us. What do you have to lose?

Because our employees 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

• 5.6 weeks annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

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

Development

• £1,250 CPD allowance
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Michael Middleton from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.