Job Description

Veterinary Surgeon
Trowbridge Vets for Pets
Are you an experienced vet looking for that next step to learn new skills and have the opportunity to really achieve your veterinary career goals?
At Vets for Pets Trowbridge, we are looking for an experienced small animal veterinary surgeon who is looking to become a part of an award-winning practice that offers a high ratio of nurse to vet support allowing our patients the best care possible and will allow you, as the vet, to work

The practice itself is based in a thriving Pets at Home store, and is a modern, purpose-built practice with digital x-ray, blood pressure monitoring, laparoscopy, full in-house lab, separate dog, cats and exotics kennel wards and fully equipped operating theatre. At Vets for Pets, you will of course receive help from the support centre but what truly makes it special is that we are a locally run practice supporting our local community. This gives all our vets the opportunity to put their stamp on their practices and shape the care we deliver.
We are growing all the time and seeing a variety of interesting surgical and medical cases, because of this we are now looking for a veterinary surgeon to join our existing team of 3 veterinary surgeons, 8 qualified veterinary nurses, 1 trainee veterinary nurse, 2 veterinary nursing assistants and 4 receptionists all supported by the clinical and admin team leaders.
What makes this role different for you
Matt, our JVP, has a wealth of knowledge in medicine with over 20 years qualified experience and he is supported in practice by the Head Vet (also full-time) who has 24 years of experience. This offers you an amazing experience to learn a multitude of new skills and knowledge. Matt is also very passionate about the development of his team so highly encourages all his colleagues to undertake training, so you will be given a generous CPD allowance and the opportunity to have certificates funded!
The practice runs on 3 vets per day, offering lots of support with 2 vets consulting and 1 vet dedicated to surgery. This role is for full time and will include weekend work on a 1:4 basis with Saturdays 9am – 5:30 and Sunday 10:30 – 4:30. However, we are open to other options, so if you are looking for a part time role, we are open to discuss this.
As a practice we understand that work life balance is important to you, so we offer this role with a flexible rota if desired, as well as 15-minute consults as standard with “catch up” time built into the diary. You will have a protected lunch break and dedicated admin time for your telephone calls etc.
In addition to a rewarding role in a superb location, that offers a slice of rural living and is commutable from some lovely towns you can also expect to receive:

Salary of £40,000 to £65000 commensurate with experience
40 hours per week
6.6 weeks holiday
Enhanced sick leave pay
Life Assurance 4 x Annual Salary
Contributory Pension Scheme
Paid memberships (RCVS, BVA, VDS)
Dedicated and generous CPD allowance including 5 paid days to attend as a minimum
Funding and support towards Certificates available
Flexible working hours
Just 1 in 4 weekends which are inclusive of your 40 hours.
No OOH
Relocation allowance up to £5000*
Cycle to work scheme
Access to Colleague Assistance Programmes – Retail Trust, Port of Call and MHFA
Exclusive company discounts and rewards – including 20% off at Pets at Home, The Groom Room and Vet Group
First day at School leave, Flying the nest leave and new roost leave.
Compassionate Leave Day if you lose a pet
Extended compassionate leave for family bereavement
Birthday leave

What you can offer us
Sharing our passion and commitment for high standards, will ensure you thrive within this role. With a confident and capable approach, the team would love someone who could bring new ideas and ambition to the team, as they are always looking for ways to improve. As a Practice we are inclusive, embracing a supportive and non-judgement environment.

You will ideally have experience in surgery and be willing to undergo further training so you can help drive us forward as a team and a practice as a whole.

We want our colleagues to be as diverse as our clients. Our teams are inclusive and celebrate difference so if you meet our role requirements, we’d love to hear from you.
If you would like to hear more, please contact [email protected] and someone will get back to you within 1 working day

Location: BA14 0RQ