veterinary surgeon

If you are an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for somewhere that you want to feel appreciated and part of a team or you are wanting to regain your passion for the career you spent so long training for or just looking for a modern forward-thinking practice, then Nottingham Chilwell are your match! We are expanding our team and looking for a veterinary surgeon with a minimum 18 months experience who is confident with routine surgeries and consults.

• An experienced veterinary surgeon with a minimum 18-months experience
• Confident with routine surgery and consults
• Passion for small animal general practice
• Enjoys working up interesting cases
• Enjoys providing pet care advise to owners during preventative healthcare appointments
• Good team member that works well with other vets and Veterinary nurses
• Certificate funding will be considered
  
  We are a gold ISFM practice and a silver RWAF practice, we were awarded an ACE award (Aspiring clinical excellence) from Vets for Pets also. We have exotic certificate holders and see a varied case load. We also dip our toe into a bit of acupuncture, and we are a fear free practice.
We are equipped with an in-house lab, endoscopy for lap spays, and a surgical laser for advanced patient care. We look after our staff and genuinely care; staff wellbeing is our thing. We had a personal trainer last year for the whole team which was great fun! We are always looking for novel ways to support our staff wellbeing and create a relaxed atmosphere, so ideas are always welcomed. The team consists of 3 vets, 5 qualified RVNs, 2 Veterinary Care Assistants and Practice Manager/Practice Owner.

The role is full-time (35 hours per week), 9am - 6pm 4 days a week with one day off a week & 1 in 3 Saturday mornings 9am - 12pm. The team work together to ensure that we leave on time and little over time is required (any over time is paid). We are also able to consider part time candidates. Our benefits for you:
• A competitive salary from £40,000 - £65,000 (DOE)
• Contributory pension scheme
• 1-week extra holiday after 2 years' service
• Paid memberships (RVCS, BVA, VDS)
• Group CPDS
• 20% off at Pets at Home and the Vet Group
• 2 pets vaccinated yearly (free of charge to you!)
• Staff wellbeing events
• Weekly fruit basket