veterinarian Northampton, England
Job description
Posted on 29/11/2022
Find excellence with us
You were born to provide brilliant animal care and we do that by empowering brilliant people like you. Join the IVC Evidensia Graduate Academy 2023 and find the very best start to your veterinary career.
About us
We consider ourselves a small, friendly, and inclusive team. We actively support and encourage well-being, as individuals and as a wider team. Rhodes vets has been established for over 60 years and we have a loyal client base. We have regular social events for the whole team, including such things as laser tag, horror mazes and lovely meals out!Kingsthorpe is a large building, and our large RCVS Tier 2 premises was recently refurbished. With comfortable staff areas (including a Nespresso coffee machine!), large, light, and airy consulting rooms and large waiting areas - separate for cats and dogs. We are well stocked with a brand-new digital x-ray and new dental x-ray, ultrasound, endoscope and in-house lab enabling you to work up to cases to a high level. We have a large kennel area, dedicated dental suite and large theatre with a multi-parameter machine.
About the role
Your normal hours of work are 40 hours per week, 4 days a week. Due to the particular needs of the business we need to operate a rota system, therefore there are no normal times of work applicable to you and your daily hours, start and finish times will vary from time to time on a rota system. The rota operates Monday to Friday inclusive. In addition, you will also be required to participate in a Saturday morning rota of 1:3.
You will be supported and mentored by the team of vets, extended consulting time and selected appointment types to start with, you will always work along side one of the vets during surgery and have opportunity to observe different kinds of procedures also. We actively encourage development and learning in practice.
You will be supported and mentored by the team of vets, extended consulting time and selected appointment types to start with, you will always work along side one of the vets during surgery and have opportunity to observe different kinds of procedures also. We actively encourage development and learning in practice.
Applicant Requirements
We are looking for a new Graduate Veterinary Surgeon, eligible to register with the RCVS.
Find Rewards
Excellent employee benefits are not new to us. We believe that people can only do their best work when they feel comfortable, nurtured, and valued.
Year 1 salary of £34,000 increasing in year 2
No financial tie in
5 weeks holiday every year, not including bank holidays, plus 1 day's birthday leave
Pension Scheme
Private Medical Insurance
Health and wellbeing – you’ll get free eye tests and discounted gym membership
Pawsome benefits and rewards scheme, plus discounted pet care
Employee Assistance Programme - We all have times in our life when we need a little extra support. That is why we are here to help.
Professional memberships – IVC Evidensia cover the cost of your RCVS renewal fees and other memberships.
We know how committed you’ve been throughout your studies now let us help you create the perfect launch pad.
As a BAME and LGBT+ 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.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Natalie Shoemark from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
