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Job Title: Veterinary Surgeon
Location: 608 Vet Practice, Solihull, Bentley Heath and Acocks Green, Birmingham.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week over 4 days plus a 1.5 weekends in 7 (one full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and one separate full Saturday) We are open to discussion.
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (D.O.E) Plus up to £3,000 relocation package for direct applicants.
A rare opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our progressive and collaborative team has arisen!
Do you have a passion for clinical excellence? Would you like to work in a practice that has an excellent caseload where we encourage clinical freedom?
Why join us?
- Our 24- hour emergency care hospital allows us to focus on exceptional patient care and case follow through
- Well-equipped to perform a large range of operations from routine neutering to exploratory laparotomies to orthopaedic procedures with day-case operating facilities at our branches.
- No OOH we have our own dedicated night team for continuity of care
- We are open to full-time, part-time, school hours, consult only or even just branch work, so why not let us know what works for you.
- We are currently undergoing a large refurbishment, and we can’t wait to show you the new us!!!
The team
The 608 Vets team is well-established with a great reputation and puts emphasis on compassionate care and service. Our team is highly experienced with 16 Vets, 25 Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) / Student Veterinary Nurses (SVNs) and Patient Care Assistants (PCAs). We fully encourage further studies with 6 of our Vets currently studying towards a certificate including surgery, internal medicine, business and exotics.
We can offer great support from our experienced veterinary surgeons to cover most disciplines, including a large exotics caseload, with appropriate equipment for those interested. Plus, a comprehensive range of orthopaedic and ophthalmic equipment could be available in the development of these disciplines.
What We’re Looking For
- A confident Vet Surgeon who enjoys working as part of a busy team, but we have an amazing team who can provide support in all areas.
- Someone who enjoys working to a high standard of care, who is keen on learning and progressing, and has an open mind set
- Good communication skills and able to work with our clients to focus on the best care for our patients.
Benefits
- 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
- RCVS and VDS fees paid
- External CPD funded
- Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
- Career progression opportunities
- Staff discount schemes
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced sickness pay
- Enhanced equal family leave
- E-car salary sacrifice scheme
- Employer contribution pension scheme
- Recruitment referral reward scheme
- Wellness program including:
- Employee assistance program
- Eyecare voucher scheme
- Free annual Flu jab
- Cycle to work scheme
608 Vets is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.
At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets.
We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.
All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you need any support in completing your application or simply want to find out more about 608 Vets, Linnaeus or the role please contact our Talent Acquisition team at
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