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Veterinary Surgeon
Three Rivers Veterinary Group, Loddon
Up to £63,000 DOE plus £5,000 Relocation Allowance

Three Rivers Vet Group are looking for an experienced consulting veterinary surgeon to join our team on a permanent basis. This role involves performing a wide variety of first opinion consults without the added pressures of in-patient care or surgery which allows you to concentrate solely on excellent client care. We have an experienced operating vet on site 1 day a week so support is on hand, emergencies and in-patients are diverted to our main hospital in Beccles. Scheduled admin time factored into your rota to ensure sufficient time to fully complete your cases and leave on time!

Flex your work life balance

Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that’s why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career. This role is for 3 days per week, from 8.30am – 6.30pm with a 1-hour lunch factored in and there are no OOH or weekend requirements however, additional hours are available if desired.

About Us

We are a progressive first opinion 6-site group with excellent facilities. Our larger nearby Beccles practice where our patients are hospitalised has an onsite CT scanner and accepts referrals for CT scanning and orthopaedic surgery. We have certificate holders in medicine and surgery and fully support further studies. We hold regular Vet meetings, 6 monthly full-practice communication afternoons and we actively encourage feedback, case discussions, and good communication. We are based in the pretty village of Loddon with a real community feel, good transport connections to Norwich/London with ample staff parking available and surrounded by the beautiful countryside of the Norfolk Broads National Park with stunning coastline within a 15–20-minute drive.

Our Team and Culture

We are passionate about developing our staff and the care we can offer our patients and clients. Our exceptionally friendly team across the wider group consist of a mixture of 16 small animal vets, 14 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 3 Animal Nursing Assistants and a large team of reception and admin staff. We pride ourselves on our team spirit and culture and hold various staff events, more importantly than this we have a team of staff pets that accompany their owners to work as we have a well-utilised bring your dog to work scheme.

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

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.