Veterinary Surgeon

Cvsvets; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary healthcare provider in Rayleigh is offering a position for a Weekend Veterinary Surgeon covering 1 in 4 weekends. The role entails providing quality medical and surgical care for pets in a fully equipped 24-hour hospital. The successful candidate will appreciate the supportive atmosphere and will have access to extensive training and development opportunities. Standard benefits include generous annual leave, funded CPD, and well-being assistance, making it an excellent opportunity for passionate vets seeking work-life balance.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Fully funded CPD

Subsidised gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on pet products

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified veterinary surgeon.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team.
• Experience with soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical and medical care for animals.
• Work in a busy 24-hour hospital environment.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and support team.

Skills

Veterinary skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

RCVS registration

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon, YourVets Rayleigh Hospital, Rayleigh, Essex.

Are you seeking a regular Weekend Veterinary Surgeon position? Perhaps you are a locum looking for permanent shifts?

Here at Yourvets Rayleigh we have a brand-new role for a Weekend Veterinary Surgeon to cover 1 in 4 weekends. This is an excellent opportunity for a vet to take up permanent shifts and work across our day and O teams.

The rota is 1 in 4 weekends, Saturday 12pm – 5:30pm, Sunday 8am – 8:30pm.

We are a busy, single site 24hr hospital, where you are encouraged to work up your own cases. You would be joining a friendly and supportive environment, whilst working alongside our experienced nursing team with brilliant support staff.

Our RCVS registered Tier 3 hospital is fully equipped, including dental x-ray and ultrasound facilities, dental x-ray and much more. We also have a dedicated theatre suite, with two theatres, and offer a wide range of orthopaedic, soft tissue and diagnostic procedures. We are a Gold Standard Cat friendly clinic, with cat only waiting areas and wards, in both surgical and hospital areas.

Our hospital is located in Rayleigh which is commutable from Southend-on-sea, Canvey Island, Hockley, Wickford, South Benfleet, South Woodham Ferrers, Billericay, Brentwood, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thundersley, Chelmsford, Maldon, Burnham-on-crouch and other locations in the Greater London and Essex area.

Our standard benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent, pro rata'd for PT) with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme - allowing you to purchase an additional two weeks of annual leave
• RCVS, VDS and subscription fees paid
• Generously encouraged and fully funded CPD – abundant opportunities within the business aided by internal and external development courses and programmes
• Receive an extra days leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS
• Cycle to work scheme and subsidised gym membership
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme – automatic enrolment and completely hassle free
• Access to First Aid for Mental Health and Wellbeing Champions across CVS and 300 trained CVS colleagues in this role
• Colleague discount on pet products and treatments including free consults, cost price drugs and a discount to our online pharmacy, Animed
• Access to the company share-save scheme

Interested? Please click apply now! For further details or an informal chat, please contact Jim in the recruitment team at [e-mail]

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.