Veterinary Surgeon
About Us
We’re a community of passionate veterinary professionals committed to providing truly exceptional care. We’re set on building something extraordinary: creating the most forward-thinking and innovative place in the veterinary industry.
We’re always looking for people who aspire to stand out in their field, and it’s this vision and enthusiasm that forms the foundation of how we work.
Our mission to deliver progressive, around the clock care means our employees have the very best equipment and treatment options available, including in-house CT machines and state-of-the-art operating theatres.
We provide ongoing support to our teams, both in practice and through our dedicated training centre. This empowers you to get the very best from our advanced equipment while being on your journey to veterinary excellence.
The Role
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a full time Veterinary Surgeon to join our 9 vet Medivet Chorley branch.
Working alongside experienced vets, you would be fully supported in your role and part of a team committed to providing excellent client and patient care. Our practice has a friendly client base who appreciate the personal service we provide.
This role would suit an experienced Veterinary Surgeon or a new grad looking for the support needed to further their career. The role will function in an environment where colleagues support each other by sharing skills and knowledge, to give our patients the best outcomes. The successful candidate will have great communication skills and a willingness to learn and develop surgical skills.
This role is 4 days a week with either 1:3 Saturday or Sunday shifts or a 1:6 full weekend.
Salary and Benefits
- Salary up to £55,000 per annum dependent on experience
- CPD allowance with 3 days CPD leave
- VDS, RCVS, BVA fees paid
- 5 weeks' annual leave
- 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.
The Branch
We are fully equipped to carry out medical workups and surgical procedures and you would be fully supported by our team of vets, nurses and support teams