Veterinary Surgeon – Widnes

We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to work with one of our clients in Widnes on a ​full time or part-time basis.

Full time hours are 4.5 days per week (40 hrs) but they are also open to the option of part days/school hours.

About The Practice

The practice has two operating theatres, in-house laboratory, tonometry and a multi parameter.

Additionally, they have separate dog and cat wards, an imaging room including digital x-ray and ultrasound, and they are a cat friendly clinic and working towards being a rabbit-friendly practice also.

Working Hours

The normal working week consists of days of 9:00am -7:00pm with a half day each week. The mornings are a mix of operating or consulting from 9:00am – 12:00pm with 1-hour admin at the end of the morning.

Afternoon consultations start at 2:00pm and run through until 6:30pm with half an hour admin built-in.

Bank holidays are limited and shared out fairly. The practice are open Saturday mornings, and their Vets work 1:3, consulting 9:00am – 12:00pm with breakfast included and time in lieu given back the following Friday afternoon, making a nice long weekend every third week.

There are also no out of hours.

Salary and Bonuses

The salary for this role is up to £63,000 pro rata dependant on experience. We also offer a relocation allowance of up to £5000 and a welcome bonus of up to £1500

Applicant Requirements

The role would suit a vet who enjoys all aspects of first opinion practice. The successful candidate would need excellent communication skills and enjoy dealing with clients. In return we would offer a supportive clinic with opportunities to further and develop your career.

Benefits – Subject to Pro Rata:

• Enhanced holiday entitlement and increasing holiday based on length of service
• CPD paid days and allowance
• L&D opportunities through the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• BVA Membership paid
• VDS cover

For more information contact Jonathan Lewis below or email me jlewis@glvets.com / call me 01291 645871