Salary up to £75,000 plus Relocation Allowance up to £8,000 and Welcome Bonus up to £10,000
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our long established practice at Bell, Brown and Bentley. The right candidate needs to be confident in their abilities as well as demonstrating high clinical standards
Fix or flex – find your perfect balance
Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that’s why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career.
Working up to 40 hours per week and 3:10 Saturday mornings and no OOH. We welcome full time and part time applications.
About Bell, Brown & Bentley
You will get a good mixture of time being spent between consulting and in surgeries where we mostly see routine surgeries such as neutering's, dentistry, mass removals and also non routine and emergency surgery as and when required. As a small animal only practice we mostly see cats, dogs and some small furies Our practice boasts 2 consulting rooms, nurse clinics, dispensary, separate cat and dog wards and lab facilities.
Our two branches are in the heart of the East Midlands, both of which have operating facilities including multi parameters, digital x-ray, ultrasound and we are trialling the new Imagyst microscope from Zoetis. We currently have 4 Veterinary Surgeons and 7 Registered Veterinary Nurses who are supported by a team of Student Nurses, VCA's and Receptionists. The team are experienced, keen to teach and are a very friendly group to work alongside to provide an excellent standard of care to our patients and clients.
We encourage career progression, development and CPD amongst the team! Our working environment has an excellent, friendly culture where we support each other. Our vets are supported by our nursing staff, an integral part of our clinical team, helping us to ensure that the branches run smoothly whilst also delivering the most exceptional care to our patients and clients.
Life beyond work
Leicester, a vibrant city in the East Midlands of England, boasts a mix of historical sites, cultural experiences, and modern attractions. The Leicester centre and the outskirts provide a good social life including many bars, restaurants and have good sporting teams including football and rugby teams.
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 leaveYour birthday as a paid day off
Wellbeing
Private medical insuranceEnhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy payCycle to Work schemeInitiatives focused on employee wellbeingNon-accidental injury support
Development
£1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid CPD leave pro rataLearning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia AcademyAccess to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia providerAll our Vets & Nurses can apply for research fundingAll our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care FundInfection Prevention and Control ProgrammeQuality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
BVA membershipVDS coverRCVS fees
Additional
Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailersPension – 5% Employee/3% EmployerDiscounted 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.