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Village Vet Potters Bar is seeking a part-time Veterinary Surgeon. The practice has a dedicated client base and excellent clinical standards upheld by an exceptional nurse and support team. The practice is well equipped with digital radiography, ultrasound, dedicated operating theatre.

You will see a variety of consultations, GP level surgery, dentistry and imaging cases. There will be one regular day of surgery and some sole charge.

We are looking for the following skills:

• Great teamwork and receptiveness to learn
• Independent consulting skills
• Good routine surgical skills
• Problem-based, logical case approach

We are supported by the 24 hour hospital in St Albans and have a visiting ophthalmologist.

This role comes with a flexible rota of approx two days per week. 1:3 Saturdays (8.30-4.30) and 1: 12 Sundays at the St Albans hospital(8.30-6.30)

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday a year plus Birthday Leave
• Highly competitive salary
• Village Vet Bonus Scheme
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded, including certificates (on approval)
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD programmes
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Wellness program including:
• Employee assistance programme
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Free annual Flu jab
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme

About us

To be recognised as an exceptional and trusted provider of primary veterinary care to our patients and clients within the communities that we serve. Every patient, every client, every visit

Village Vet is a progressive, forward-thinking, premium veterinary group with small and medium-sized primary care practices, four large 24-hour hospitals and a referral centre. Village Vet is based in London, Hertfordshire and Cambridge. We believe in supporting and investing in our staff, investing in our facilities and ensuring that our clients and their pets receive only the very best, modern primary care or specialist care. Our staff are motivated and encouraged to gain additional certifications across all levels of employment and we offer career progression within our group. We have a strong recognisable brand and we are looking for people who share our vision and our culture. We have over 400 staff members across our 32 sites and are very proud of our achievements and our reputation in the veterinary profession.

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Program which is available for everyone. For more information, click here https://www.linnaeusgroup.co.uk/about-us/health-and-wellbeing

Salary Value:£30,000 per annum;

Salary Description:Depending on experience, £60,000 FTE;

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]