Small Animal Vet Small Animal Dept

**Yes, as a Small Animal vet, you can have it all**:
**A reputable, large, independent practice with working patterns to fit around your needs and a superb remuneration package. Structured career pathways for all with dedicated support and mentoring in a thriving, first-opinion practice.**

**TERMS**:
All **working patterns** considered (full-time, part-time, weekend only, annualised hours, branch work only). Our standard pattern is 4 weekdays (8 am till 6.30 pm) plus OOH participation (1:6 weekends and occasional nights, with a day off in recompense).

**Locations** - busy first opinion practice and/or sole charge Branch work

Typically, our Small Animal Vets are based on-site at our busy Hospital in Hook Norton, where there is a fair mix of consult, ops and hospital shifts, plus a regular, sole charge slot at your local branch. We also have an ambulatory service for clients and pets who perhaps cannot get to any of our surgeries or their pets cannot travel. Our awesome Nursing and Reception Teams support all locations.

With **15-minute consults** (increased for more complex cases) and regular administrative breaks, our rotas are designed to be realistic to meet the pet’s needs. You can rest easy, knowing that once your shift ends, you can hand over to our dedicated in-house Night/OOH Vet and Nursing Team, who will look after our in-patients and emergencies throughout the night.

You will need the ability to formulate and carry out a clinical plan with a team that is both progressive and open to new ideas. We take pride in offering a high standard of care to clients and patients, and we enable and empower our vets to be able to do the same.

Our large and loyal client base provides you with a full and varied caseload, offering plenty of opportunities to further your surgical and medical experience. In addition, we will help you develop your veterinary skills in any field of interest in a very supportive environment. Mentoring is offered via designated internal staff and complemented with a career pathway designed to support your long-term aspirations. The Small Animal Team, including the Vets, Nurses, and Receptionists, is fully committed to providing the very best care. Our ethos is to support each other fully until each case is complete.

**ESSENTIALS**:

- Minimum of 1 year of UK experience in a similar Small Animal Vet job role
- Hold a valid UK driving licence and have your own transport
- Be a team player with high clinical aspirations

**BENEFITS (based on full time)**:

- RCVS membership & VDS cover
- CPD 1 week/£1,500 per year
- Enhanced holidays, starting at 7 weeks (inc. bank holidays) and increasing with length of service
- Private Medical Insurance and discounted Health Care Cash Plan Scheme
- Generous Staff Discount Scheme
- Structured career pathway - from graduate to director level
- Full funding and unwavering support toward Certificates
- Flexible working patterns
- Out of Hours rewards
- Access to all XLVet resources and initiatives
- Supportive well-being program and very active social calendar

**SMALL ANIMAL CLINICAL TEAM**:

- 19 Vets, including 4 at Senior, Associate Director and Director level.
- A strong Small Animal Nursing team of 26, consisting of 17 RVNs (including Head of Nursing Services and clinical Leads) and 9 SVNs/VNAs/ANAs.
- Our in-house laboratory is fully staffed and available at all times.
- Our Small Animal Veterinary Coordinator is available 5 days a week to help with admin and referral support.

**HNVG is owned and managed by six Directors who are all practising vets. They are fully immersed in the business’s daily operations, making HNVG agile and responsive. We have a growing team that provides excellent support and contributes to the growth of the team and the practice.**This** is a great opportunity for a good work/life balance, providing the time to join our vibrant local community & enjoy the fabulous Cotswolds. We have excellent local facilities, schools and lots of cosy pubs**

Check out our social media and website for updates and more information about Hook Norton Veterinary Group. Facebook & Instagram.

**Location**: Hook Norton Hospital

**Salary Bracket**: £42000 - £65000

Hook Norton Hospital: 01608 730501