Veterinary Surgeon

OverviewVeterinary Surgeon – Storrington. Maternity Cover - FTC 12 months (flexible) with possibility for permanent role. Salary of up to £65,000 DOE. Welcome bonus of up to £1,000. Relocation allowance of up to £1,000.LocationBased at the edge of the South Downs National Park on the south coast of England, a short distance from Brighton and within easy reach of London. Crossways has an excellent reputation for providing the highest quality personalised care for our clients and their pets.Practice and facilitiesSmall animal practice with facilities including laser, laparoscopy, ultrasound, dental X-ray, digital X-ray, in-house laboratory equipment and full soft tissue and orthopaedic equipment.Rota and hoursThe full-time role entails working 40 hours across 4 or 5 days per week plus a share in the Saturday morning rota approx. 2:6. Part-time hours are flexible and tailored around the individual. Our main site opens 9 am – 6 pm and the branch sites 8:30 am – 6 pm. At weekends we are open on Saturday mornings only, 8:30 am – 12 pm. Consulting sessions are varied within opening hours with lots of flexibility. There is no Out of Hours work. We offer flexible working patterns that flex with you and your lifestyle.Team and cultureYou will be working as part of a team with 5 other Vets, 9 registered veterinary nurses, 1 student veterinary nurse, and 12 support staff. Some colleagues hold advanced qualifications (e.g., Advanced Practitioner, Certificate in Small Animal Medicine, Emergency & Critical Care, and Surgery).Community and partnershipsWe support local community events and work with several local and national charities including Dogs Trust, Guide Dogs, RSPCA, and Cats Protection.BenefitsWork-life balance initiatives and flexible rota patterns6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidaysYour birthday as a paid day offPrivate medical insuranceEnhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay)Cycle to Work schemeInitiatives focused on employee wellbeingNon-accidental injury support£1,250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rataCertificate support and learning opportunities via the IVC Evidensia AcademyAccess to Vetlexicon online encyclopediaResearch funding opportunities for Vets and Nurses£1,000 per annum to spend via Care FundInfection Prevention and Control ProgrammeQuality Improvement ProgrammePawsome Benefits – discounts and cashback with retailersPension – 5% Employee / 3% EmployerDiscounted staff pet care£0 - £65,000 a year. Up to £65,000 DOE. #J-18808-Ljbffr