Veterinary Surgeon

Are you a recent graduate who is excited about emergency work? Are you looking to step into your first out-of-hours role in a highly supportive environment, guided by specialists in a multi-disciplinary referral hospital together with an experienced out-of-hours team?

Chestergates Veterinary Specialists is a multi-disciplinary referral hospital in the North West of the UK. We have Specialists in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Diagnostic Imaging, Dermatology, Soft Tissue Surgery and Anaesthesia as well as an Advanced Practitioner in Ophthalmology. On the same site we have a busy out-of-hours service who provide 24-hour care for our first opinion member practices, and our teams work closely to provide the very best in patient and client care.

You would be required to work nights, 7 nights on 14 nights off (other working patterns could be considered) and would have primary responsibility for the referral inpatients, supported by our on-call specialists. Opportunity to be involved with surgical and medical procedures alongside these specialists would be available on your shifts. You would also be supported by our MiNightVet team, and there would be opportunity to take primary responsibility for your own out-of-hours cases. Together with support from the on-call specialist you would have on-site MiNightVet team members, including nurses and vets, on hand for advice or support as required.

This position would suit a recent graduate veterinary surgeon, looking to enhance their emergency and critical care skills whilst also being involved with specialist-level care. You will possess strong team-working and communication skills and have a passion to deliver excellent patient care and client service. A structured induction and supported transition into night work is provided.

As well as a competitive salary we have number of benefits as part of the CVS group: 

• Professional memberships funded (RCVS & VDS).
• CPD and further studies encouraged. Your learning and clinical growth us important to us!
• Workplace pension scheme matched up to 6%
• Mental Health first aiders. Our people are at the heart of what we do and your health & wellbeing matters!
• Maternity / Adoption Pay – 10 weeks full pay and 10 weeks half pay.
• Paternity Pay and Shared Parental Leave.
• Cycle to work scheme, saving 25-39% on a bike and accessories!
• Discounted pet treatments.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 365 days a year helpline to support you and your immediate family when you need it the most.
• Discounted UK gym membership with Gym Flex.
• Performance bonus scheme.
• Save as you Earn Scheme (SAYE).
• Internal career progression and transfers available – with a network of over 500 practices, we can support you should you need to relocate.

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.

If you're enthusiastic about developing your ECC and inpatient care skills in a friendly, specialist-led environment, we would love to hear from you

, please click on the ‘Apply Now' button below. For further information on the role please contact Liz Bode, Senior Clinical Director, liz.bode@chestergates.org.uk or Emma Strange, Clinical Director, on Emma.Strange@chestergates.org.uk.