​Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Reading

Type: Small Animal

Location: Reading

Practice Type: Part of a group

Facilities:They are a small, family feel practice situated in Reading. Reading is a vibrant city, which has the added benefit of being surrounded by beautiful countryside with London and Bristol being only a short train ride away. At the practice, they have all the usual equipment including digital X-ray, dental X-ray ultrasound, endoscopy, inhouse lab, tonometer, and surgivet.

Team:They have an experienced Practice Director who is very supportive along with a Clinical Lead Veterinary Surgeon who is involved in management and 2 experienced Clinical Veterinary Surgeons. They encourage and support further learning and one of the vets are currently working towards a certificate. They also have 4 wonderful Registered Veterinary Nurses, 2 Student Veterinary Nurses, and several Client Care Team members. They also work with the local RSPCA and Cats Protection, as well as having plenty of bonded clients from a range of backgrounds, providing a varied caseload.

Role: The practice is looking for a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join the team. You will see a varied day with a nice mix of consultations and surgery. 

Hours:

• This is a full or part-time position.

• Typically, the full-time role is 40 hours a week over 4 or 5 days, the hours will be between 8 am and 7 pm and a 1:4 weekend but we can be flexible for the right person.

• There is no OOH.

• They advocate work-life balance, and they look after each other.

• Their diary management is excellent, for example, some consults are blocked off for same-day release, there are limited vaccines per day, allocated admin time, and protected breaks.

Salary: Up to £60,000 (DOE)

Benefits - Subject to Pro Rata:

• 6.6 weeks annual leave

• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service

• Your birthday as a paid day off

• Private medical insurance

• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

• Non-accidental injury support

• £1,200 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid pro rata

• Learning and development opportunities via the Group Academy

• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider

• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding

• All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund

• Infection Prevention and Control Programme

• Quality Improvement Programme

• BVA membership

• VDS cover

• RCVS fees 

Ref: JN -072023-29204

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