Veterinary Surgeon - Part time

An opportunity has arisen for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our team at Ark Veterinary Surgery. This role covers (20-30 hours per week) and offers a salary up to £65k FTE, depending on experience plus benefits.

We are a two-site practice, based in Mobberley and Northwich, with a varied caseload where no two days are the same! You will be working with a fantastic team of Vets, RVNs, SVNs and Receptionists who are passionate and dedicated to providing the highest standard of care. We have a caring, sympathetic and professional approach to working closely with our patients and clients, and this is reflected in all that we do.

You will be joining an experienced team of vets who have interests in Cardiology, internal medicine and soft tissue surgery. Our caseload consists mainly of small animals and furries, but we do see some exotics and wildlife cases too. You will have access to a range of equipment, including; digital x-ray, ultrasound, in-house lab including urinalysis, blood pressure machines, GA monitoring equipment and Tonopen.

Our ideal candidate will be a confident all-round GP Vet, who is comfortable and confident working in sole charge, if required, and performing routine surgeries. You will be primarily based at one practice only, but with a requirement to work at the other practice, if required to help cover holidays, weekend rota etc.

Hours and salary

This is a part-time role worked over 2 or 3 days with a 1:6 weekend requirement, but no out-of-hours.

Along with a salary up to £65k FTE, dependent on experience, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Professional memberships support (RCVS & VDS)
• CPD and further studies encouraged - your learning and clinical growth are important to us!
• 6 weeks annual leave (FTE) inclusive of Bank Holidays (plus 1 additional long service day every year, up to 5 years), as well as the opportunity to buy or sell up to 2 weeks holiday per year
• Workplace pension scheme
• Health Shield cash plan
• Voluntary Private Medical insurance scheme
• 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
• Fertility & pregnancy loss policy
• Cycle to work scheme, saving 25-39% on a bike and accessories!
• Discounted pet treatments and products
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 365 days a year helpline to support you and your immediate family when you need it the most
• Access to our benefits hub that offers a wide range of discounts available including grocery shopping, gym memberships, technology, gifts and entertainment
• In practice Performance Bonus scheme
• Save as you Earn Scheme (SAYE) – allows you to buy CVS shares at a discounted rate
• Internal career progression and transfers available – with a network of over 500 practices, we can support you should you need to relocate

If you'd like to visit the practice and meet our amazing team for a cuppa and informal chat, or to arrange a confidential chat about this role, contact Dave on 07780 436 395 or at david.vaughan@cvsvets.com 

Or, if you feel this is the ideal role for you please click Apply Now, upload your CV and we'll be in touch.

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.  

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