Veterinary Surgeon

Senior Small Animal Vet required at Farthings Veterinary Group – Up to £83,400 per annum DOE and up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus or Relocation Package available!

Farthings is a two site practice based in the historical towns of Horsham and Billingshurst, it is within an hour train ride to London and around 45 minutes to the seaside. Situated between the North and South Downs, it creates great opportunity for outdoor life and boasts excellent dog walking locations. The practice is well established with 10 FTE vets and a generous 19 FTE RVNs. The practice can offer a varied caseload with it's clients, and have a high percentage dedicated to the Healthy Pet Club and a high standard of care for their pets.

Farthings Veterinary Group are searching for a Senior Vet to join their well-established, close knit team on a full time basis, however have flexible working patterns for discussion.

“I have been fully supported in my career goals and aspirations at Farthings, creating an individual job role that I can thrive in. Having regular check-ins with my line manager, I have always felt heard and valued. My ideas and opinions have always been welcomed and encouraged. The environment feels safe, supportive and actively encourages and supports me to provide the best level of care for the patients and clients. This leads to a sense of pride and satisfaction in my work”

The role of the Senior Vet includes:

• Support Practice Director by leading and driving clinical standards in the practice, ensuring high standards of patient care
• Supporting junior members of the team, providing excellent mentoring and teaching while they master basic surgical procedures
• Collaborating with the Practice Director to optimise client service and business growth, budgeting and finances.
• Ensuring all care aligns with the RCVS Code of Professional Conduct and delivers appropriate medical and surgical care, attending scheduled clinical meetings.
• Experienced in undertaking emergency procedures such as exploratory laparotomies, pleural effusion drainage and bladder unblocking for male cats.
• Driving forward the practice in forward-thinking medical and clinical techniques.

Some of our fantastic benefits include:

• No OOH work and Saturdays are on rota.
• Professional memberships funded (RCVS & VDS)
• CPD and further studies encouraged – you are learning and clinical growth is important to us!
• 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent), plus the option to purchase an additional two weeks leave per year with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme
• Long Service Holiday – receive 1 extra days leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS
• Workplace pension scheme
• CVS Refresh – one of our health and wellbeing rewards. Our teams receive a weekly allowance to spend on tasty treats or fitness classes!
• Mental Health first aiders - our people are at the heart of what we do, and your health & wellbeing matters!
• Maternity/Adoption Pay – 10 weeks full pay and 10 weeks half pay
• Paternity Pay and Shared Parental Leave
• Cycle to work scheme, saving 25-39% on a bike and accessories!
• Discounted pet treatments
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 365 days a year helpline to support you and your immediate family when you need it the most
• Performance bonus scheme
• Save as you Earn Scheme (SAYE)
• Internal career progression and transfers available – with a network of over 500 practices, we can support you should you need to relocate

For more information, please contact [email protected]