If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you will need to apply internally. In order to do this, please contact our Talent Acquisition team (details can be found via The Link) and someone will be in touch to discuss and progress your application.

We are a friendly small animal first opinion and referral practice looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to grow and develop our Isle of Dogs branch surgery.

Our previously single vet clinic has undergone an exciting new refurbishment and we are expanding to accommodate a second Veterinary Surgeon. The fully equipped branch practice will allow the successful candidate to work up their cases to an exceptional standard with the added support of our large 24 hour hospital in Epping where facilities include Ultrasonography, CT, MRI, and endoscopy allowing you to track your cases and get involved as much as you would like.

There is a fully established dedicated client base at the Isle of Dogs, and we are looking for an experienced vet to develop the clinical procedures now possible at the new site. This will be an exciting opportunity for a veterinary surgeon looking to put their own stamp on a growing and vibrant practice with all the modern facilities you would expect from a Linnaeus Practice.

With fully supported and funded CPD, we encourage our clinicians to reach for their goals and encourage open clinical discussions with colleagues. We have Journal club every 2 weeks and proactively look towards always improving our standards.

Additionally, you can look forward to an enviable work life balance – no out of hours as you have the back-up of the hospital at Epping which offers a 24 hour service. One Saturday in three (8.00am to 12.00pm) and the opportunity to have a flexible working pattern which gives a day off every week

Benefits:

• Great rota 
• No Out of Hours
• Certifications encouraged and funding available 
• 5 weeks' holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave 
• RCVS and VDS fees paid 
• External CPD funded 
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program 
• Career progression opportunities 
• Staff discount schemes 
• Enhanced parental leave and sick pay 
• E car salary sacrifice scheme 
• Enhanced equal family leave 
• Wellness program including: 
• Employee assistance program 
• Eyecare voucher scheme 
• Free annual flu jab 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Recruitment referral reward scheme.

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 Programme which is available for everyone. 

Salary Value:£65,000 per annum;

Salary Description:Up to, 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]