Requirements
Candidates must be qualified Veterinary Surgeons with valid RCVS registration and a minimum of 3 years of experience in small animal practice. They should possess excellent communication skills and a passion for animal welfare.
Job Description
Are you a dedicated vet looking to make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners? Join our compassionate and skilled team at Hucknall, where your expertise will be valued and rewarded!
About Us
Our stand-alone practice is based in the thriving Nottinghamshire town of Hucknall.
Hucknall boasts excellent transport links to Nottingham and beyond and is ideal for commuters while still offering a relaxed, suburban feel. The town features a variety of independent shops, cafés, and pubs, as well as beautiful green spaces like Titchfield Park. We have good schools, affordable housing, and a growing local economy so if you’re looking to move then Hucknall has a lot to offer!
At Hucknall Vets for Pets, we have a team of 3 Vets and 4 Nurses as well as an incredible administrative support team of 4 Receptionists and Practice Manager. We are a friendly and welcoming team and on the odd occasion will also enjoy team nights out together!
What We Are Looking For
- A qualified Veterinary Surgeon with valid RCVS registration
- You will have a wealth of experience working in small animal practice and are confident to do both consult and surgery – minimum 3 years qualified
- You will have an in depth understanding of first opinion practice in the UK
- You will be confident in surgery and might have a surgical bias or certificate
- There might be potential for the right individual to move into a Lead Vet role with us in the near future
- The role is part time hours, and you will be part of a weekend rota working either 1:3 weekends with time off in lieu if worked
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A passion for animal welfare and high-quality patient care
- Team player attitude with the ability to work independently
- An attractive salary of up to £65,000 (Dependant on experience/full time equivalent)
- A generous CPD allowance (Plus funding towards certificates)
- 5.6 weeks initial holiday, rising to 6.6 weeks after 2 years’ service!
- A generous extra days’ leave for your birthday
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Access to private health insurance
- A contributory pension scheme
- In-house career development opportunity
- Paid membership fees (RCVS, BVA, VDS)
- Funded sponsorship visas (Plus potential relocation allowances)
- Access to the reward hub including wellbeing support and pastoral care
- Cycle to work scheme
- 20% discount at Vets for Pets, Pets at Home and the Groom Room
- Access to Colleague Assistance Programmes – Retail Trust, Port of Call and MHFA
Alternatively, you can submit your application directly to us now and somebody will be in touch with you to discuss this further. We look forward to hearing from you!
Location: NG15 8GQ
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer!
We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!
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About Vets for Pets
Vets for Pets and Companion Care are our brands within The Pets at Home Vet Group. We are part of the Pets at Home Group plc, which also includes Pets at Home retail stores and Pets Grooming salons. Together, we are the UK’s leading pet care business, providing pet owners with everything they need to be able to look after their pets. We are proud to be one of the largest veterinary groups in the UK with a national network of practices of all shapes and sizes run by our Joint Venture Partners (JVPs). The Pets at Home Vet Group operates 440+ small animal veterinary practices across the UK, including standalone and in-store practices. We believe in giving Veterinary Surgeons, Nurses and Practice Managers the opportunity and freedom to take control of their own career and future by owning and running their own practice. We are the home of joint venture partnership for ambitious veterinary surgeons in the UK veterinary market, we are committed to delivering first class service and high standards of care. Our practices are supported by dedicated business professionals based in our Support Office in Handforth who have the expertise to help them thrive. We were extremely proud to be announced the winners of the 2020 Institute of Student Employers Award’s Best Graduate Onboarding and Induction Activities Programme category, in recognition of our two-year Graduate Development Programme. Designed by vets with extensive practice and industry experience, we help develop medical, surgical and professional skills. If our unique veterinary business interests you, you can find out more on our dedicated careers site: https://www.vets4petscareers.com/
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