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Veterinary Surgeon – Reading

We are looking for a fourth veterinary surgeon who is a dynamic, enthusiastic pet and people person, with a passion for ensuring that pets receive quality, affordable healthcare with a Fear Free centred approach.

We are looking for someone who wants to be part of a 3-year-old, purpose-built clinic, delivering the care that pets would choose as part of a rapidly growing group of independent, family-owned practices.

You will be working alongside an experienced Clinic Director with CertAVP (ZooMed), two other experienced vets and a team of 5 RVN’s, a VCA and 3 front of house Care Co-ordinators. Experience of 2 to 3 years minimum is preferred, and it helps if you have a cracking sense of humour and would enjoy CPD trips overseas to Nice/Monaco and Florida.

  • 4 days per week 08.30am to 7pm.
  • Days have a mix of consulting and theatre slots, with daily administration time factored in. Our consults are 15 minutes.
  • 1:4 Saturday morning 08.30 to 1pm (increases as clinic and vet team continue to grow)
  • No out-of-hours
  • 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays (Good Friday worked but day in lieu given)
  • Private Medical Insurance including Employee Assistance Programme access
  • £1000 standard CPD allowance with scope to study toward certificates
  • Fear Free training and accreditation as standard
  • Day off for birthday
  • Two days off to work for a local charity of your choice
  • Workplace pension scheme
  • 2 free Total Wellness Plans your own pets – 25% discount off subsequent plans and all other treatments.  Our Wellness Plan is the best value plan out there, with unlimited veterinary consultations, annual health check including blood and urine tests, plus generous discounts on neutering and dentistry.
  • RCVS and VDS fees paid
  • Relocation package available
  • Quarterly ‘fun budget’ for the team to socialise outside of work
  • Summer and Christmas group social events
  • Ad hoc trips to Nice & Monaco for CPD, plus a chance for team members to win a trip to the North American Vet Congress in Orlando

Salary £50,000 to £65,000 dependent on experience

For an informal chat about current and future vacancies please contact annabelh@harrisonfamilyvets.co.uk

To apply for this job email your details to annabelh@harrisonfamilyvets.co.uk.