Veterinary Surgeon

About us

We are seeking a friendly, Veterinary Surgeon to work in our Adlington clinic.

The ideal candidate will have some small animal practice experience. A client-orientated approach and excellent communication skills is a must, alongside the ability to work to a high standard both medically and surgically.

This role will be working alongside our other experienced vets.

We offer excellent long term prospects for the right candidate, with advancement in skills and specialism actively encouraged. Experience working in an environment where colleagues support you by sharing skills and knowledge to give our patients the best outcomes.

The role

Salary and Benefits

• Salary up to £55,000 per annum dependent on experience
• CPD allowance with 3-days CPD leave
• RCVS, VDS and BVA membership paid
• 4 day week
• Either 1:3 Saturday’s or 1:6 full weekends
• 5 weeks annual leave allowance, plus blank holidays
• 4 weeks’ paid sabbatical (after each 5 years of service)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Access to Wellbeing support and EAP programme
• Access to wide range of discounts for days out, high street and holidays.
• 100% attendance bonus schemes
• 1 day ‘Pet’ernity Leave

We can offer relocation allowances should you move more than 40 miles from your current home address.

We can also support Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa if you meet the criteria and are eligible to register as a veterinary surgeon with the RCVS upon arrival in the UK.

Please do not hesitate to email alastair.king@medivet.co.uk for further enquiries.

Key accountabilities

Joining our professional, personable team in the practice, you’ll deliver exceptional care by going beyond consulting to listen and empathising, putting patients and clients first, always.

As a qualified MRCVS, you’ll already have good experience gained in small animal practice. You’ll be competent in clinical examination and confident working sole charge or as part of the wider team. Sharing our values being trustworthy, caring and progressive, you will have all the softer skills essential to working effectively, building trusting relationships with your colleagues, harnessing our one team culture.

You will also display good communication skills and the desire to share your knowledge and skills by being an outstanding, positive example to others.

Branch

The clinic is well-equipped with digital x-ray, ultrasound, in house blood machines etc.