Job Description

Do you want to work in an independent practice with clinical freedom and where your opinion counts?

Do you like helping people by giving advice on their new puppy/kitten and building a relationship with them so you can keep their pet healthy and comfortable into old age?

Do you engage well with clients and have the ability to explain things clearly and simply?

Are you able to add value to the team beyond your clinical skills and help those around you to have a good day and get better at what they do?

Do you want to work somewhere where you are supported, valued & listened to by the management team?

…….  If so, then we may just have the perfect position you’ve been looking for!

Whether you are an experienced vet looking for your next challenge or a more recently qualified or new graduate, we can provide (or support you through) the training to fulfil your career ambitions.

The practice has 8 Veterinary Surgeons (including Director-owner and Clinical Director), 6 RVNs, 2 experienced Veterinary Nursing Auxiliaries, 5 Receptionists, a Practice Manager and a gorgeous practice cat.

• Mixed Shifts

• 15 minute consultations

• One night on call a week (with a half day off the next day)

• One weekend in four on-call with the Monday and Tuesday off after

• Competitive Salary

• Excellent Benefits

• Ideal start time is mid-March 2020 with some flexibility

Shifts follow a fixed 4 week rolling rota: 3 weeks of 3 x 09:00-19:00, 1 x 09:00-17:00, 1 x 09:00-13:00; 4th week (after w/end on call) 2 x days off (Mon & Tues), 1 x 09:00-19:00, 1 x 09:00-17:00 & 1 x 09:00-13:00.

The practice is proud to provide an out of hours service for their registered clients so you will be part of a 1:4 rota. This means one night on call a week (with a half day off the next day) and one weekend in four on-call with the Monday and Tuesday off after it.  When on call, you will triage the emergency calls and you will have a nurse on call to assist with in-patients, surgery, euthanasia and work ups.

Salary from £31,118.55 for new graduates, increasing depending upon skills, experience and advanced qualifications.  RCVS fees paid and an annual CPD budget of £1500 plus travel/accommodation.  Certificates fully funded.  Benefits include: 32 days holiday (including bank holidays), two weeks paid sick pay, Statutory Maternity Pay, Pension and cost price veterinary treatment for your own pets.

There is a fantastic rate on offer here - If you're interested or would like to apply for this position, please submit your CV and Cover Letter to jthompson@glvets.com or call Joel Thompson on 01173 293 900.