Be part of our growing team and an exciting future.
Job description
We're seeking two versatile clinicians who enjoy both consulting and operating, new opportunities have arisen for a motivated Veterinary Surgeons to join our rapidly expanding, small animal practice in Suffolk.
Role
Wangford vets is a long established, independent and award-winning practice near to the beautiful Suffolk coast. We pride ourselves on client care and offer a personal and compassionate service to our loyal client base.
The wonderful day team consists of 7 experienced vets, 5 RVNs, 2 SVNs and 2 ACAs. We are an inclusive and friendly team with a strong ethos of looking after and supporting each other. We are proud to have an exceptional low staff turnover.
The practice is well equipped with a comprehensive internal lab, digital direct X-ray, dental X-ray, endoscopy, ultrasound, K-laser, separate cat ward.
• The full-time vets work a 3–4-day week, although are happy to discuss part time and flexible working to find the right fit for you and the practice.
• 15-minute consults with lots of space in the diary for admin, work-ups and phone calls
• We have an OOH team until 10pm consisting of on call vets and on site RVNs, triaging phone calls and inpatient care. On call operates on a 1:4/5 basis.
• Shared Saturday morning rota (1:4-1:5, 08.30-12.30)
• An opportunity to work weekend days until 6pm and week nights until 10pm paid as overtime.
New Graduate welcome and supported – we are registered advisors with the RCVS and have Approved Graduate Development Practice status.
Benefits:
* RCVS & VDS membership fees paid.
*CPD allowance.
* Access to Private Healthcare – including Hearing, Dental and Optical cover.
* Employee discounts of up to 60%
* Additional holiday after 5 years.
* Pension scheme.
*Free onsite parking.
*Sick pay after the first day of sickness for up to 5 days in one annual leave year.
The Practice
As a multi-award-winning Independent Practice, we have enjoyed sustained growth over the last several years. The practice almost reaching its full capacity with clients as well as its team. The turnover of Team Members is extremely low, showing how content and dedicated the team is here. Recruitment is needed due to expansion of the practice and a development of two further consulting rooms.
We are fiercely independent and look to remain so indefinitely by continuing to show that each of our clients and their animals are all important to them. Consistency within the team gives our clients the confidence that their concerns are listened to, and that the animals are individually known and can be treated as such.
This is a great chance to be involved in an independent practice surrounded by a motivated supportive team helping you to do the work you are trained to do.
Apply now!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temporary contract, Temp to perm, Graduate.
Salary: £39,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
This is a great opportunity for a good work/life balance, providing the time to enjoy the fabulous rural countryside and community. Our practice is just off the A12 making travel easier. Come and see for yourself, meet the team and together we can work out a work pattern that will suit both you and us.
Join us and be part of our future.
To apply or simply find out more please contact Practice Manager Laura Stubbs for a chat on 01502 578999 or email laura@wangfordvetclinic.com
The Practice has just celebrated its 21st birthday this April and in that time the practice has won numerous awards including Petplan Practice of the year 2020, Most Trusted Veterinary Clinic – Suffolk 2020, Animal Health Awards – Best Small Animal Practice – Suffolk 2017, Community Involvement Award from the Rural Business Awards 2018 and Most Friendly Veterinary Clinic 2022 - Suffolk from the Business Elite Awards 2023
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We are always interested to hear from enthusiastic, motivated and hardworking individuals, even if we don’t have any vacancies you are looking for at the moment.
If you are keen to join award winning, professional, friendly team, working in a caring environment with the opportunity to progress, please introduce yourself with a covering letter and CV to Practice Manager Laura Stubbs laura@wangfordvetclinic.com
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