Portland House Vets - Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Up to £70,000 DOE, up to £10,000 Welcome Bonus plus up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance

Get ready to embark on a fabulous new opportunity. As a part of our dynamic team, you'll be responsible for hands-on care of small animals, providing both routine and emergency healthcare in two of our Portland House Practices. Our main site in Retford has state of the art equipment and our practice in Goole has been newly refurbished.

The best part?

No more out-of-hours or on-call duty! Your role will encompass a range of exciting responsibilities, from consultations and routine surgeries to client liaison and managing treatment plans. Get ready to unleash your potential and experience so much more!

What are we looking for in you?

Are you an exceptional Veterinary Surgeon with a hunger for adventure? We want you! Bring your post-graduate experience, decision-making skills, and compassionate nature to our team. Don't worry; you won't be alone. Our experienced team will always be by your side, supporting you every step of the way. Get ready to break free from the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary! This is a full-time position covering both Retford and Goole practices and working days are Monday to Friday with some Saturday mornings.

Nice to meet you!

Welcome to Portland House Vets and Vermuyden Vets, trailblazing small animal practices located in the heart of Retford and Goole. Our Vermuyden practice has recently undergone a breath-taking transformation, expanding our small animal services, and setting the stage for even greater achievements. Our practices boast cutting-edge facilities, including a digital X-ray system, dental X-ray, ultrasound, endoscope and a full internal lab. But that's not all!

Across both sites, our team currently consists of 16 vets, 11 nurses and 12 support staff. We're not just colleagues; we're a family of passionate and friendly individuals who live and breathe veterinary care. Delivering first-class service to our clients and their beloved pets is our top priority. To ensure your well-being, we have a dedicated mental health first aider on hand. We know how to have a blast outside of work too! From lively pub quizzes to our legendary annual summer BBQ and even participating in adrenaline-pumping events like Tough Mudder, we know how to create unforgettable memories. Join us on this extraordinary journey where exceptional service and care are the norm!

Here's what our team has to say:

“Portland house has been a great start to my career, I started in September 2022 as a vet after graduating that summer. The team have been very supportive as I have found my feet as a new grad and are always happy to help. I enjoy the variety of work that a truly mixed practice brings from scanning a blocked goat’s bladder to performing pyometra surgery. It has been great to be part of a social team with regular pub trips and quizzes, which bring the whole team together!” – Juliet, Vet

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, including bank holidays
• 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
• +1 Additional membership

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 sounds like the perfect fit for you and excited with what you’ve read, hit apply today!