Veterinary Surgeon – Part Time - Hucknall Vets for Pets
Are you a dedicated vet looking to make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners? Join our compassionate and skilled team at Hucknall, where your expertise will be valued and rewarded!
About us
Our stand-alone practice is based in the thriving Nottinghamshire town of Hucknall.
Hucknall boasts excellent transport links to Nottingham and beyond and is ideal for commuters while still offering a relaxed, suburban feel. The town features a variety of independent shops, cafés, and pubs, as well as beautiful green spaces like Titchfield Park. We have good schools, affordable housing, and a growing local economy so if you’re looking to move then Hucknall has a lot to offer!
At Hucknall Vets for Pets, we have a team of 3 Vets and 4 Nurses as well as an incredible administrative support team of 4 Receptionists and Practice Manager. We are a friendly and welcoming team and on the odd occasion will also enjoy team nights out together!
What we are looking for
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A qualified Veterinary Surgeon with valid RCVS registration
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You will have a wealth of experience working in small animal practice and are confident to do both consult and surgery – minimum 3 years qualified
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You will have an in depth understanding of first opinion practice in the UK
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You will be confident in surgery and might have a surgical bias or certificate
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There might be potential for the right individual to move into a Lead Vet role with us in the near future
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The role is part time hours, and you will be part of a weekend rota working either 1:3 weekends with time off in lieu if worked
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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A passion for animal welfare and high-quality patient care
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Team player attitude with the ability to work independently
We can offer you
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An attractive salary of up to £65,000 (Dependant on experience/full time equivalent)
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A generous CPD allowance (Plus funding towards certificates)
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5.6 weeks initial holiday, rising to 6.6 weeks after 2 years’ service!
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A generous extra days’ leave for your birthday
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Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
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Access to private health insurance
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A contributory pension scheme
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In-house career development opportunity
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Paid membership fees (RCVS, BVA, VDS)
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Funded sponsorship visas (Plus potential relocation allowances)
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Access to the reward hub including wellbeing support and pastoral care
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Cycle to work scheme
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20% discount at Vets for Pets, Pets at Home and the Groom Room
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Access to Colleague Assistance Programmes – Retail Trust, Port of Call and MHFA
If you'd like any further information about this vacancy, the practice or our company please contact Lizzie from our Talent Acquisition team via email; [email protected] for an informal and confidential conversation.
Alternatively, you can submit your application directly to us now and somebody will be in touch with you to discuss this further. We look forward to hearing from you!
Location: NG15 8GQ
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer!
We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!
