Weekend Veterinary Surgeon

Norwich SprowstonWeekend Veterinary SurgeonVets for Pets Sprowston, Norwich, are excited to be looking for new a Weekend Veterinary Surgeon to help with our increasing caseload in a time of growth at our practiceWe are on the search for enthusiastic Vets who are keen to work weekends only.About usRob and Riaan have owned and run Vets for Pets Sprowston for over 20 years, and it is a large, small animal first opinion practice based in Norwich.Norwich is a small city on the East coast of the UK. We are half an hour from the coast, have the Norfolk Broads just down the road and are about 2 hours from London.We have a supportive, experienced team with certificate holders in surgery and ophthalmology and see orthopaedic and ophthalmology referrals. We have ultrasound, digital x-ray, endoscopy, slit lamp, gonioscope, tonometry, orthopaedic kit, multi parameter units for theatre and full in-house lab. We allow 15 minutes for boosters and mostly 30 mins for sick pets with plenty of time built in the day for admin tasks etc.We are a busy practice with a large, varied caseload with the ability to work up cases in house and clinical freedom. We don’t have set targets or protocols. We are always looking to improve our standards with regular clinical meetings, journal club and CPD.We are striving to improve our work life balance and the mental health of our team. We have appointed a mental health first aider and have implemented the BVA good workplace guide.We’re generous with our CPD, which colleagues are actively encouraged and supported to use to further their interests and develop their skills in a direction of their choosing. So, if you’re keen to continue developing then we are here to support you We can support certificates and provide management training as Clinical Director or partnership prospects may become available for the right candidate in the future.What we’re looking forYou will be an experienced Veterinary Surgeon, competent and confident in all areas of Small Animal GP.This could also be a consult only position and there is no sole charge.We are looking for a weekend only Vet, where you will work 15hours each week, working 9am-6pm on Saturdays and 10:30am-4:30pm on Sundays.We are a flexible practice and would be happy to consider a Saturday only Vet for the right candidate.We have no out of hours at our practiceWhat we can offer youSalary range £48,000 - £65,000 (depending on experience/pro rata)Relocation bonus availableFlexible CPD allowance with Min. £1,000 of CPD per annum and support towards a certificate (limit not capped)5.6 weeks initial holiday, rising to 6.6 weeks after 2 years’ service (Plus an additional day off for your birthday)Pension schemePaid memberships (RCVS, BVA, VDS)Sick Pay after 1 year increasing with length of employment40% discount at Vets for Pets, 20% discount at Pets at Home and Pets GroomingExclusive colleague discounts including High Street retailers and restaurantsIf you are an enthusiastic and friendly vet and would like any further information, then give us a call on 01603 484150 and ask for Hannah or send your CV to Hannah.bryant@vets4pets.com.If you'd like any further information about this vacancy, the practice or our company please contact Laura from our Talent Acquisition team via email; eastvets@vets4pets.com for an informal and confidential conversation.Alternatively, you can submit your application directly to us now and somebody will be in touch with you to discuss this further. We look forward to hearing from youLocation: Norwich Sprowston NR7 9AZWe are on Equal Opportunities EmployerPets just see people. They aren’t biased and they don’t discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you #J-18808-Ljbffr