Job Description
Veterinary Surgeon-Berry House Vets, Hitchin
Posted on 27/01/2023
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Veterinary Surgeon
Berry House Vets, Hitchin
Up to £63,000 DOE plus £5,000 Relocation Allowance
Berry House has an opportunity for an enthusiastic veterinary surgeon to join their team on a permanent basis. Our full-time vets generally choose to work a 4-day week (10-hour days on shifts between 8am and 7pm) with some Saturday mornings and weekend work. There is no standard OOH or telephone duties for this role although occasional requirement to care for low dependency boarders on a Sunday (not on Bank Holidays). We are also happy to accommodate part time applicants for this role who are looking to work 2 or 3 days per week.
Work life balance that tips the scale
We are all about ensuring our staff get the perfect work life balance that suits their lifestyle which is why we allow our Vets, where possible, to choose their day off allowing 4d weekends to be taken without using any holiday up! Our weekend rota is completed 6-12 months ahead and daily rotas are available 5 weeks in advance, so our staff can plan their time off.
About Us
We are an established, friendly, and supportive practice in North Hertfordshire with direct rail links to London. We are a very experienced team including several certificate holders, full RVN team and support staff with a strong team ethos. Equipment/service includes laparoscopy, digital radiography, echocardiology and comprehensive in-house lab. The practice has an active program of Quality Improvement driven by in-house analysis of working practices. We are a busy practice with a high and varied caseload, which would suit someone who is keen to undertake further development. If this sounds like the type of practice for you – apply below!
Because our employees matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from;
Work life balance
6.6 weeks annual leave
Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
Your birthday as a paid day off
Wellbeing
Private medical insurance
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Cycle to Work scheme
Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
Non-accidental injury support
Development
£1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata
Certificate support
Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
Infection Prevention and Control Programme
Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
BVA membership
VDS cover
RCVS fees
Additional
Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
Discounted staff pet care
As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch.
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Any questions before applying?
Speak to Taylor Findlay from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Taylor Findlay
Talent Partner
taylor.findlay@ivcevidensia.com+44 (0) 7977 243724