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Join a dynamic team as a Primary Care Veterinary Surgeon with a strong surgical focus!

  • Location

    Swindon

  • Sector:

    Veterinary Surgeon

  • Job type:

    Permanent Full-Time

  • Start date:

    ASAP

  • End date:

    N/A

  • Salary:

    Up to £65,000 p/a (DOE)

  • Contact:

    Jackie Steca

  • Contact email:

    info@recruit4vets.co.uk

  • Job ref:

    JN -012025-32368

  • Published:

    4 months ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-06-15

Our client is seeking a motivated Veterinary Surgeon, ideally with a Surgical Certificate (or currently pursuing one), who excels in communication and teamwork to work alongside a team of 13 Vets. Here, you’ll thrive among a friendly team that values your input and fosters engaging case discussions, ensuring you grow both personally and professionally.

The Role:

  • This exciting role is primarily based at the main hospital but also includes rotations through their consulting-only branches.
  • Beyond your clinical responsibilities, you will find numerous opportunities to explore your passions—whether by participating in the Green Team, mentoring recent graduates, or helping to organise their vibrant social events.
  • If you are eager to be part of a supportive and collaborative environment within a multi-disciplinary hospital, this role is perfect for you!!!

The Candidate: They are looking for a candidate that has a Veterinary Degree Registrable in the UK, enabling full MRCVS status. You will have:

  • Excellent communication skills
  • A can-do attitude, determination, and positivity
  • Strong team ethos
  • Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.

Hours:

  • 40 hours a week, 4-day week
  • 1 in 8 weekends (with 2 days in lieu the following week)
  • Minimal on-call as ECC team on site.

The Practice:

  • Their well-equipped practice, dedicated to a fantastic primary care team, is set within a large hospital that also houses a multi-disciplinary referral team.
  • They provide 24-hour emergency services and routine primary care for small animals, working separately – albeit closely - with the referral and ECC department.
  • They are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all their Associates.
  • They have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across their practices and a central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Program which is available for everyone.

Salary: They are offering a competitive salary of up to £65,000 p/a - reflective of skills and experience

Benefits Include:

  • 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave
  • Relocation package available
  • RCVS & VDS fees paid
  • External CPD funded
  • Extensive free online CPD program
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Staff discount schemes
  • Enhanced sickness pay
  • Enhanced Equal Family leave for birth/adoption
  • E-car salary sacrifice scheme
  • Recruitment referral reward scheme
  • Wellness program including:
    • Employee assistance program
    • Eyecare voucher scheme
    • Free annual Flu jab
    • Cycle to work scheme

Ref: JN -012025-32368