Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Permanent Vet at Blenheim Vets, Derbyshire

Up to £55,000 (DOE)

At Inspiring Vet Care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we’re trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We’re looking for someone to join us on a full-time, permanent basis. The role offers a busy but well-balanced combination of consulting and surgery. In addition to our first opinion caseload, we are proud to provide veterinary care for both Cats Protection Derbyshire Cat Centre (the second-largest Cats Protection shelter in the UK) and Derby and District Cats Protection branch. This gives us an additional set of interesting and varied cases, where referral is not always an option.

Ideally, we’re looking for someone to cover a full time role, working 37.5 hours per week. This would involve 4 days per week with 1:3 Saturdays. There are no out of hours or on call required for this role. We could discuss alternative hours for the right person.

As a Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload.

You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You’ll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care and supporting the ongoing development of those around you.

Our fantastic team is made up of six vets, including certificate holders in Medicine and Exotics, with one of our vets currently working towards their Ophthalmology certificate. We also benefit from having a visiting European Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon. Our vet team is highly experienced, with many years of combined experience under their belts. We’re supported by our equally brilliant support staff of 6 RVNs, 2 SVNs, 1 VCA and 6 client care staff.

We work up almost all cases in-house, with excellent diagnostic facilities including dental and conventional X-ray, as well as a high-spec ultrasound with multiple frequency probes. We have separate cat, dog and isolation wards, along with the facilities to hospitalise exotic patients where required. We aim to keep our own inpatients wherever possible, with night visits reimbursed, while Vets Now provides our out-of-hours cover.

Our in-house laboratory is comprehensive, with access to IDEXX for additional testing when needed. We’re also proud to be an ISFM Silver and RWAF Silver+ practice, reflecting our commitment to high standards of patient care and to the wellbeing of the species we treat.

“I started at Blenheim Vets in April 2022 as receptionist. I absolutely love my job and everyone I work with, we are all more like family than colleagues. I have now started my new role as a VCA within the practice and am very much looking forward to seeing what the future holds. I want to thank the team for the support and encouragement they have given me in getting to the VCA role.”"Jasmine

- VCA

“I have been at Blenheim Veterinary Centre for 2 years. I started as a new graduate and found the practice and team so supportive throughout this time. They have also supported me to grow as a vet, encouraging my passions and always finding the time to teach and discuss where we can. I do personally believe the biggest benefit is the constant supply of kittens from Cats Protection though!”

Charlotte - Veterinary Surgeon

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