Permanent
Veterinary Surgeon - Bedford
Posted on 14 April 25 by Will Kovach-Ward
- Bedford, Bedfordshire
- £40000 - £70000
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Job Description
Veterinary Surgeon – Bedford- Fantastic opportunity for a veterinary surgeon to join the team at an RCVS-accredited independent hospital in Bedfordshire
- Salary up to £70,000 DOE
- 4 days a week; open to part-time applications
- Fantastic benefits package, including BUPA Health Insurance and contributions towards gym membership and pet insurance
- Certificates and further development strongly encouraged and supported
Purovets are looking for a passionate veterinary surgeon to join the experienced team at an independent RCVS-accredited small animal veterinary hospital with a team of approximately 50 employees across 3 sites.
You will see a diverse and varied caseload, including exotics, and they have great facilities for accommodating a wide range of species. They are an approved Veterinary Nurse Training Practice, a Vetsure Graduate Friendly Practice and they have a number of experienced vets qualified as VetGDP Advisors. Their knowledgeable and friendly reception team also work to BVRA standards, with many of them in receipt of bronze, silver or gold awards. Some of the vets are Advanced Practitioners, holding certificates in Cardiology, Diagnostic Imaging and Small Animal Medicine. They are passionate about developing their team to deliver the best possible service and customer experience, with many of the team currently working towards post graduate qualifications.
The rota is a 4-day week with 1 Friday night in 4 for hospital patient care only. Vets Now provide their OOH emergency care on a Friday night, but they keep patients on-site. There are also 1 in 4 Saturday consults on the same weekend as the Friday. This position would suit someone with a sound knowledge of small animal medicine and surgery, and with a keen interest in developing their skills in an independent hospital setting – further development will be encouraged. Case continuity, collaboration and a great work-life balance are an integral part of their culture.
The purpose-built hospital is based in the picturesque county town of Bedford, with great road and rail links to London, Cambridge and the north.
Role:
- Salary up to £70,000 DOE
- 4 days a week
- 1 in 4 Friday nights in-patient care
- 1 in 4 Saturdays, same weekend as Friday in-patient care
- Open to part-time applications
Benefits:
- £1,500 CPD allowance for 5 days
- Certificates and further development encouraged and supported
- 28 days of annual leave, including Bank Holidays, pro rata based on a 5 day week
- 1 additional day of holiday for every 2 full years completed (up to a maximum of 5 days)
- RCVS and VDS fees
- Company pension scheme
- BUPA Health Insurance
- Staff discount
- Contributions towards gym membership and pet insurance
If this sounds like the role for you, please contact Will on 01904 570056 or email me at w.kovach-ward@purovets.com
To view all our vacancies, please visit www.purovets.com
And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.
Ref: JOB-52984