Are you looking for a place where you can spread your wings, flourish and feel confident, knowing you are fully supported…
Here at Shepherds’ Vet Centre we are a friendly, independent, family-run practice in Worcestershire. Our practice is committed to providing a supportive environment for all our staff. We can offer our team's expertise and a varied caseload. We will absolutely support you in following any areas of interest and developing your skills.
We have a strong clinical team currently of 4 day vets and 1 night vet, 5 RVNs, 2 SVNs and 3 VCAs , with a range of experience between 6 and 30 years, and a brilliant admin/reception team who keep everything running smoothly. Everyone is really supportive and we always try to help each other. The practice is very much part of the community.
We are proud to be one of the first UK practices to achieve dog-friendly status from the Dogs Trust/BVBA Dog-Friendly Clinic scheme, having already been a fear-free accredited practice. We also have Gold ISFM cat-friendly status, are officially rabbit-friendly with Silver RWAF status, and are an RCVS-accredited practice.
Our purpose-built premises and facilities enable us to provide a high standard of care, with separate dog and cat wards, 4 consulting rooms, digital x-ray including dental x-ray, high-quality ultrasound with Doppler, in-house lab, endoscope, optic loop, Tonovet pen, cautery, and laser therapy.
We are looking for a small animal vet with experience to join our team. Our vets work a 4-day week (2x 9-7 and 2x 9-5) and a 1:4 share of the Saturday morning consults between 9 am -12.30 pm. We are also delighted to consider other part-time work to suit you too. There are no routine OOHs with this role; however, if you are interested in emergency care, we would be happy to discuss you joining the OOHs rota if this is something you would like.
Our days are structured so two vets are consulting, one vet is operating, and one vet looks after medical cases and inpatients and helps with the ops or in prep room as needed. Everybody has designated operating days at least once or twice a week, and time is built in for the more complex cases where you might want a second pair of hands scrubbed in.
What we are offering
• Salary of £40,000 - £70,000 depending on experience
• 6 weeks holiday, plus bank holidays
• CPD allowance, potentially with certificates supported and funded for long term employees.
• Professional fees paid for (pro rata) for RCVS, VDS and BSAVA
Skills:
- Proficient in veterinary surgical techniques support provided as necessary.
- Excellent communication skills with both pet owners and colleagues
- Ability to work efficiently as part of our team
- Manage your 15 minute consult appointments to maintain appropriate time keeping.
- Compassionate nature towards our patients, clients and fellow staff.
-Utilise our highly skilled RVN’s
This position is suitable for a veterinary surgeon with some reasonable experience.
Please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter to shepherds.vets@zen.co.uk or contact Kate or Graeme if you wish to discuss the role further on 01562 822986
Benefits:
• Company pension (details available separately)
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
Education:
• Veterinary degree and registration with RCVS
Experience:
• Veterinary experience: 2 years (preferred)