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Job Title: Veterinary Surgeon

Salary From: £50k-£60k per annum (FTE) depending on experience. Welcome bonus and relocation package available!

Location: Glenfield, Leicester

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: 40hours over 4-5days (part-time and flexible working patterns can be discussed) no nights, we have a dedicated night team!

• 1:4 Saturdays 8:30-2pm
• 1:15 Sundays 8am-7pm (paid extra)

A wonderful opportunity for a small animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a Hospital/mid-tier referral practice in Leicester!

About us

The Park Vet Group was established over 100 years ago and is now a fully RCVS accredited multi-site, primary care and mid-tier referral practice. With sites in Whetstone, Glenfield, Saffron Lane & Scraptoft Lane, all our practices are self-sufficient and are fully equipped to run independently, but we like to share best-practice and work as a big team.

We are seeking a confident, primary care, Vet to join our Glenfield Tier 3 RCVS accredited Hospital.

Your role and responsibilities

The role involves consulting and operating in equal measure as part of the day team at the Glenfield Hospital. We offer some fantastic referral, OOH, and advanced services, but we equally champion our primary care vets, and the fantastic service we offer for routine and first opinion caseloads.

As a team, we often discuss clinical cases and have monthly team meetings to share knowledge and communications. We welcome supporting certificate studies for our associates, if you have a particular interest you are welcome to discus it with us!

Some more things to know about us:

Our Culture: A Community of Care

At Park Vet Group, our culture is rooted in a commitment to providing compassionate care to our patients, clients and team members. Our vets and nurses often speak of a workplace that feels safe, inclusive and where collaboration, respect, and a shared passion for animal welfare create a supportive environment. Here, you’re not just an employee; you’re part of a family that values your well-being and professional growth.

We enjoy socialising events outside of work too, when possible. It is fair to say that we all get on well as a team and enjoy our working days together. We have a real team spirit, and any new associates will be warmly welcomed.

Well-being: Supporting Your Health and Happiness

We understand that the well-being of our team is crucial to providing the best care for our patients. That’s why we prioritise the physical and mental health of our staff through our wellness programs. These include:

• Flexible Scheduling: Personalised rota to maximise work-life balance.
• Mental Health Support: Access to counselling services and stress management resources as well as monthly wellbeing events.
• Workshops: Stress Management, positive psychology, Vet life – wellbeing in the profession.
• We are also working towards becoming an endometriosis friendly employer.

Leadership and Mentorship: Guiding Your Career

At Park Vet Group, we believe in the power of mentorship and strong leadership. Our experienced vets and nurses are dedicated to fostering an environment where you can learn and grow. We offer:

• Mentorship Programs: Pairing new team members with seasoned professionals to provide guidance and support (for new graduate Vets joining as part of our Vet GDP program)
• Open Door Policy: Encouraging open communication with management to share ideas and concerns.
• Clinical Governance: Working on improving patient outcomes and clinical quality through ongoing review of EBVM and learning from each other.

State-of-the-Art Facilities: Equipping You for Excellence

Our practice is equipped with the latest technology and modern facilities to ensure you have the best tools at your disposal. This includes:

• In-house CT service: Giving you access to advanced imaging onsite.
• Dental suites equipped with dental x-ray
• Video endoscopy, ASIF kit, TPLO/TTA/Tightrope, arthroscopy, Phacoemulsification and advanced ophthalmology equipment,
• Dedicated 24 hour nursing and vet teams
• Cat Friendly Status including Gold award for Glenfield
• We have certificate holders in ophthalmology, orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery and emergency critical care

Long Service and Progression: Building a Rewarding Career

We value dedication and loyalty, and we’re committed to helping our employees build long, fulfilling careers with us. Our vets and nurses often highlight the opportunities for professional development and career progression, including:

• Continued Education: Support for attending conferences, workshops, and pursuing further qualifications. We work closely with Willows, a local referral centre, to run additional in-house CPD events.
• Career Advancement: Clear pathways for progression within the practice, from junior roles to leadership positions.
• Recognition Programs: Celebrating long service and exceptional contributions to the team and practice.

Join us at Park Vet Group, where your career will thrive in a nurturing environment that values your expertise, well-being, and future.

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Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
• Relocation package
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Wellness program including:
  • Employee assistance program
  • Eyecare voucher scheme
  • Free annual Flu jab
  • Cycle to work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme

 In your spare time, there is a lot to enjoy locally. The Park Vet Group is based in the wonderful city of Leicester which is the largest city in the East Midlands. We have excellent travel links, access to good schools and beautiful countryside. Leicester is a modern city steeped in years of history and there is lots to do locally whether you enjoy the great outdoors or prefer the hustle and bustle of the city.

If you are a Veterinary Surgeon, considering new opportunities in 2024, please get in touch for an informal chat with us and to find out more. We are always happy for prospective associates to come and visit our practices/hospital site for a tour, and an in-person chat.

We would love to hear from you, please contact [email protected] if you have any questions about the role or to apply, please complete the application form below.

Salary Value: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum;

Salary Description: Salary from and depending on experience;

We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars.

Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people.

Why Linnaeus?

-    We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets

-    We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet

-    We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing – valuing equity, diversity and inclusion

-    We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one.

We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future.

Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates.

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people.

If you would like to apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or for more information or please reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]