Veterinary Surgeon Bridgend, Wales
Job description
Posted on 22/12/2020
The Role
We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team in Bridgend. This is a full time position, spread over 4 weekdays and 1:4 Saturday rota. No OOH duties, and overtime is paid back either in TOIL or monetarily. General first opinion work (and if the candidate wants), this role can provide some managerial experience for those wanting to expand their skill set. We focus on a happy and honest work culture, with a no blame culture and good benefits.
Salary up to £65,000 (subject to experience) + benefits
About Us
We have 6 branches in the South Wales region. South Wales Vets has been through some exciting changes in the last few years, and now opportunity to develop your own small team has become available. A pleasant client base, who have stayed polite and understanding even through COVID makes this practice a warm and welcoming place to work. A broad and interesting range of first opinion work, with the candidate being given ample support in the form of 2 roving Clinical Directors who can be on hand to teach or guide as necessary. We have digital radiography, in house Idexx laboratory, ultrasound, tonopen, and separate dog and cat wards. The practice has just had renovation to the reception, prep and theatre and is surprisingly large. Positioned in a desirable area on the M4. We are close to the beautiful Kenfig beach & nature reserve, and in proximity to Cardiff.
Applicant Requirements
We are looking for a friendly and open character would fit well with the clients and the wider team. Someone willing to have fun in the workplace, whilst getting the job done. This role could support someone who is interested in leadership/management, however this is not mandatory.
Because our employee’s 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
- 6.6 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
- £1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata
- Certificate support
- 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
- RCVS fees
Additional
- Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
- Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
- Discounted staff pet care
- Relocation allowance up to £5000
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. Please quote BH2138 when applying for this role.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Jim Dixon from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
