Salary up to £70,000 DOE plus Welcome Bonus up to £5000
Here at Lockwood Veterinary Group, we are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to join our team at Burton Vets in Burton Upon Trent. You will be working alongside one other vet and our experienced, friendly team of RVN's and support staff. Just a few miles away is our sister branch where the team are on hand to provide additional support. This role will entail elements of sole charge, so it’s crucial that you’re confident with this. We’re keen to offer you the chance to tailor the caseload around your own clinical interests. Days are structured to ensure that you will have your share of the consults and operations with the time and clinical freedom to fully work up and manage your cases. There is the opportunity for developing and growing your skills in any area that is of special interest to you. We actively encourage certificates, offering funding and support to our team members.
Work life balance that works for you
We understand that work life balance is more important than ever, and we are committed to supporting our teams to achieve this. Typically, this role would be full-time worked over a four-day week, between 9 am and 6:30 pm plus Saturday mornings from 9 am to 12:30 pm which are shared between the two branches on a rota basis. No out-of-hours requirements will be needed for this role. - We would also welcome applications for those seeking a part-time or flexible working pattern, we want to make it easy for you to strike the right balance, so would be happy to discuss what works for you.
About Us
Burton Vets is part of the larger Lockwood Veterinary Group. We are a reputable, friendly, compassionate and progressive group. Established for 30 years, we have 9 branches across the West Midlands, East Midlands and Staffordshire Burton is in the county of East Staffordshire and within close proximity to Derby and Nottingham with its diverse high-street fashion & household shops, a fantastic nightlife scene, great restaurants and attractions. The Peak District, an area of outstanding natural beauty is just a short drive away. An excellent location within easy access to train links, the M6 motorway and the rest of the country and East Midlands airport nearby.
Life at Lockwood
We have a loyal client base, and the practice is highly trusted within the local community for providing exceptional veterinary care. Our dedicated, friendly, experienced team pride themselves on providing the best care for pet and client alike. We have the facilities and resources to enable our staff to work in a low stress, well organised, supportive, friendly, family feel atmosphere. Maintaining a good working environment and job satisfaction for all staff is of high importance to us which is proven in our low staff turnover and longevity in service, with some staff having been with the group from the beginning.
Our staffs Wellbeing is extremely important to us which is why we ensure that the practices have some down time and close for lunch every day. Each month the teams have an extended lunch for a well-deserved break. We love to socialise outside of work too, whether it’s going for a nice meal, a night on the town or a tribute night. Our Christmas parties are legendary with the whole group getting together for a themed party night.
The practice provides a spacious, light and airy perfect working environment with a surgical theatre, and a prep room, and all the usual gadgets including digital xray,(dental radiography at our main branch), multiparameter anaesthetic monitoring machine, ultrasonography (Inc. Doppler), endoscopy, ECG. Additionally, we have a comprehensive in-house laboratory (microscopy, haematology, biochemistry as well as Idexx Catalyst for in-house results fast. ISFM cat friendly clinic and RCVS Accredited. We have a good ratio of registered veterinary nurses also with cert holders in ECC, anaesthesia, Feline Nursing, and behaviour. Our Vets boast certificates in surgery, medicine, imaging, exotics and ECC.
Here's what the team have to say
"I am the practice manager for Burton Vets and I have been at this practice for 8 years. I am grateful to be working alongside a fantastic team of experienced nurses and support staff, we have worked together for many years. We are extremely focused on patient and client care but also a light hearted friendly team who love a giggle and the odd treat day - pizza day is the best! Having built so many strong relationships with our clients, who say they come from many miles away just to see us, and with everything that the practice and team has to offer, I honestly can't see my self working anywhere else.” - Amanda Orton, Practice Manager
Because our people 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
*Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
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 40 hours 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 £1250 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
Up to £70,000 DOE
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Here at Lockwood Veterinary Group, we are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to join our team at Burton Vets in Burton Upon Trent. You will be working alongside one other vet and our experienced, friendly team of RVN's and support staff. Just a few miles away is our sister branch where the team are on hand to provide additional support. This role will entail elements of sole charge, so it’s crucial that you’re confident with this. We’re keen to offer you the chance to tailor the caseload around your own clinical interests. Days are structured to ensure that you will have your share of the consults and operations with the time and clinical freedom to fully work up and manage your cases. There is the opportunity for developing and growing your skills in any area that is of special interest to you. We actively encourage certificates, offering funding and support to our team members.
Work life balance that works for you
We understand that work life balance is more important than ever, and we are committed to supporting our teams to achieve this. Typically, this role would be full-time worked over a four-day week, between 9 am and 6:30 pm plus Saturday mornings from 9 am to 12:30 pm which are shared between the two branches on a rota basis. No out-of-hours requirements will be needed for this role. - We would also welcome applications for those seeking a part-time or flexible working pattern, we want to make it easy for you to strike the right balance, so would be happy to discuss what works for you.
About Us
Burton Vets is part of the larger Lockwood Veterinary Group. We are a reputable, friendly, compassionate and progressive group. Established for 30 years, we have 9 branches across the West Midlands, East Midlands and Staffordshire Burton is in the county of East Staffordshire and within close proximity to Derby and Nottingham with its diverse high-street fashion & household shops, a fantastic nightlife scene, great restaurants and attractions. The Peak District, an area of outstanding natural beauty is just a short drive away. An excellent location within easy access to train links, the M6 motorway and the rest of the country and East Midlands airport nearby.
Life at Lockwood
We have a loyal client base, and the practice is highly trusted within the local community for providing exceptional veterinary care. Our dedicated, friendly, experienced team pride themselves on providing the best care for pet and client alike. We have the facilities and resources to enable our staff to work in a low stress, well organised, supportive, friendly, family feel atmosphere. Maintaining a good working environment and job satisfaction for all staff is of high importance to us which is proven in our low staff turnover and longevity in service, with some staff having been with the group from the beginning.
Our staffs Wellbeing is extremely important to us which is why we ensure that the practices have some down time and close for lunch every day. Each month the teams have an extended lunch for a well-deserved break. We love to socialise outside of work too, whether it’s going for a nice meal, a night on the town or a tribute night. Our Christmas parties are legendary with the whole group getting together for a themed party night.
The practice provides a spacious, light and airy perfect working environment with a surgical theatre, and a prep room, and all the usual gadgets including digital xray,(dental radiography at our main branch), multiparameter anaesthetic monitoring machine, ultrasonography (Inc. Doppler), endoscopy, ECG. Additionally, we have a comprehensive in-house laboratory (microscopy, haematology, biochemistry as well as Idexx Catalyst for in-house results fast. ISFM cat friendly clinic and RCVS Accredited. We have a good ratio of registered veterinary nurses also with cert holders in ECC, anaesthesia, Feline Nursing, and behaviour. Our Vets boast certificates in surgery, medicine, imaging, exotics and ECC.
Here's what the team have to say
"I am the practice manager for Burton Vets and I have been at this practice for 8 years. I am grateful to be working alongside a fantastic team of experienced nurses and support staff, we have worked together for many years. We are extremely focused on patient and client care but also a light hearted friendly team who love a giggle and the odd treat day - pizza day is the best! Having built so many strong relationships with our clients, who say they come from many miles away just to see us, and with everything that the practice and team has to offer, I honestly can't see my self working anywhere else.” - Amanda Orton, Practice Manager
Because our people 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
*Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
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 40 hours 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 £1250 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
Up to £70,000 DOE
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