Green Lane Vets are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join them on a permanent basis. We’re keen to support different rotas, shifts and hours to offer you the work life balance that you need. We want to make sure that you have time to follow up on cases and spend more time with your patients, so we run 10-minute consultations with protected admin time and breaks. Ideally, we’re looking for a candidate that’s keen to continue to develop our already excellent clinical services, there is also the potential for Clinical Directorship opportunity.
Rota patterns that work for you
A typical full-time role would involve covering 40 hours per week over 5 weekdays (09:00 – 18:00), along with 1 in 3 Saturday mornings covering consults only (09:00 – 13:00).
A team dedicated to continuous professional development
We offer a friendly and welcoming team environment, where we fully support each other and enjoy our working days together. Our fantastic team is made up of Vet Surgeons, RVNs, SVNs, VCAs and Receptionists. Our vets frequently talk about the incredible support they receive from the nurse and reception teams. We truly think our team is our greatest asset. We’re keen to support our staff with their development, full certificate support is something that we can offer.
Our practice
At the practice we see a mixture of routine and preventative work, as well as interesting medical and surgical cases. We provide first opinion care to small animals and work up our cases to the highest standard. The practice itself is an extremely well-equipped site. You’ll have access to an ultrasound machine suitable for abdominal studies, Digital X-ray and much more! Our main practice is situated on the outskirts of Chester with the smaller branch located in Caergwrle, Nr Wrexham. Also, we have excellent travel links to Chester, Manchester and Liverpool city centre for those that prefer a more urban setting.
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 leaveAdditional holiday entitlement for your birthday
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 40 hours paid pro rataCertificate supportLearning 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"