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Job Title: Veterinary Surgeon

Salary: Up to £60,000 (D.O.E.) Plus £2,000 welcome bonus (direct applicants)

Location: AAS Veterinary Services, Gloucester

Job Type: Permanent, full-time, and part-time applicants welcomed

Hours: 40 hours per week over 4 days with a 1 in 4 Saturday rota, and no OOH

Are you looking to work with a progressive and collaborative team in a well-equipped practice?

Is work-life balance and job satisfaction important to you?

Look no further! We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team!

We demonstrate excellence in everything we do for the associate, client and pet and our mission is to be recognised as the leading veterinary provider for all pets and animals across the UK. We do this by investing in our people and infrastructure to deliver the best care for our clients and their pets. Our size, client base and varied caseload mean we can support a range of skill sets and continued professional development aspirations, be that surgical, branch management or medical.

Hours and Package

Full-time and part-time applications considered4-day week working 9-7 (appointments scheduled until 18:30)Weekends maximum of 1 in 4 (Saturday only)No nights, no out-of-hoursScheduled admin time each dayGenerous salary of £42,000-£60,000 (dependent on experience)Golden Hello or relocation package available

You will be supported by a skilled Vet team (including vets that have completed or are working towards their certificates in exotics, surgery and imaging, as well as vet and nurse dental champions!). We are lucky to have a highly experienced nursing team and have access to the wider Linnaeus team of referral specialists for further support and CPD. Certificate/further studies are encouraged and supported.

We have an extensive range of surgical and diagnostic equipment available, with expertise on hand when needed.

Superior image quality ultrasound suitable for first opinion and referral level (with both abdominal and cardiac probes + cardiology table)Flexible and rigid endoscopy, bronchoscopyDedicated x-ray and imaging roomsDental X-Ray x2Sterile surgical theatreSeparate dog and cat wards as well as separate waiting rooms2 vet consult rooms + 1 nurse consult roomUpstairs lab room with full in-house bloods including immunoassays, as well as cytology stationSeparate upstairs staff area with workspace to work on CPD/cases etcBathroom with shower on-siteLaparoscopy + orthopaedic surgical kitsMultiparameter machines at all practicesRabbit dental tableSilver Cat-Friendly Practice

We also encourage a great work-life balance with flexible working hours, scheduled tea and lunch breaks (additional lunch and downtime space upstairs) and there is always time set aside for admin each day. Dogs can often come to work, and we have some nice dog parks in walking distance of the Hucclecote and Abbeydale branches.

Benefits include

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday LeaveRCVS and VDS fees paidExternal CPD fundedExtensive free online Linnaeus CPD programCareer progression opportunitiesStaff discount schemesLife AssuranceEnhanced sickness payEnhanced equal family leaveE-car salary sacrifice schemeRecruitment referral reward schemeWellness program including:Employee assistance programEyecare voucher schemeFree annual Flu jabCycle to work scheme

About us

We are a multi-site practice based in Gloucestershire, with branches in Abbeydale, Quedgeley, Stroud and Hucclecote. We have 25 years of experience in keeping our clients happy and their animals healthy. Our practices are conveniently located for city or Cotswold country life, with easy access to the motorway network and various airports.

At AAS Vets we’re proud to hold the silver level Cat Friendly Clinic accreditation at our Quedgeley and Hucclecote locations and bronze at Stroud, as well as being members of the ISFM (International Society of Feline Medicine).

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.

To apply, please complete the quick application form below. Alternatively, for more information please contact Lissa at Lissa.Semerdak@linnaeusgroup.co.uk or call 07523268918.

Salary Value:£60,000 per annum;
Salary Description:£2,000 welcome bonus, salary up to and depending on experience;

We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars.

Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people.

Why Linnaeus?

-    We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets

-    We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet

-    We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing – valuing equity, diversity and inclusion

-    We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one.

We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future.

Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates.

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people.

If you would like to apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or for more information or please reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk