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James Forrester — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 14:42:16 GMT

Vet Surgeon

Up to £66,000 DOE plus benefits

Join our Emergency and Critical care service in Vets Now Salisbury

This is an excellent opportunity for a Vet Surgeon who is seeking an interesting and challenging caseload, to become part of our welcoming team here at Vets Now Salisbury.

Vets Now are the UK’s leading provider of emergency pet care. Our nationwide network of out-of-hours pet emergency clinics are open through the night, at weekends and on bank holidays, so we’re ready and waiting to provide the care and support to pets and their owners at the time they need it most. Working as an emergency Vet Surgeon will expose you to a diverse range of cases that you simply won’t see in general practice.

Be part of an exceptional team

Vets Now handle the largest emergency caseload in Europe affording you a breadth of opportunity to develop an ECC career. Although confidence with sole charge is a must, we have a strong support network, in and out of clinic, and there’s always somewhere to seek advice.

Work/life balance is at the forefront of the way we approach our rota planning and working with our amazing staff to find the best pattern for them is paramount to creating the positive working environment we pride ourselves on. Shifts may include:

Weekday nights: 18:00-09:00

Saturday: 12:00-18:30 or 18:00-09:00

Sunday: 08:30-18:30 or 18:00-09:00

Plus a fair share of bank holidays.

Take control of your own career development

Working in this ECC setting you will see a diverse and challenging caseload which will sharpen and develop your veterinary skills. At Vets Now we invest heavily in the continuous professional development of all our people across the business. As a vet surgeon you will have access to professional qualifications, progression opportunities, coaching and mentoring. Our CPD package is second to none, VDS and RCVS fees are covered, and we will support you in achieving an ECC certificate.

Reward and benefits package

Our employees are our greatest asset which is why we offer a first class benefits and rewards package that includes:

7 weeks pro rata annual leave
Your birthday as a paid day off
Private medical insurance
£1500 CPD allowance plus 35 paid hours pro rata
UK Standard Pension contributions – 5% Employee/3% Employer
Professional membership fees
Up to 50% discounted staff pet care
Death in service of two times annual salary
Membership of employee wellbeing programme
Company sick, maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes

Enhanced induction

At Vets Now, we are passionate about training and the on-going development of our employees. If this vacancy is of interest and you feel you would benefit from an enhanced induction into our business then the below option may be perfect for you:

AdvantEdge: Two week programme for experienced, talented Vets that will fast track them into a successful emergency role.

If you are interested to learn more about this role and joining the Vets Now team, please get in touch with Samantha in our Talent team on samantha.callan@vets-now.com.

Small Animal Vet

James Forrester — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 14:38:26 GMT

Vet Surgeon

Up to £68,000 DOE plus benefits

A work life extraordinary at Vets Now Barton-le-Clay

Working as an emergency Vet Surgeon will expose you to a diverse range of cases that you simply won’t see in general practice. Although confidence with sole charge is a must, we have a strong support network, in and out of clinic, and there’s always somewhere to seek advice.

You will be joining our amazing team of Vets, Nurses, Animal Care Assistants and Receptionists, with the added support of our Senior Vet in clinic, who will be hand to help you succeed every step of the way.

Working out-of-hours doesn’t mean working all hours

We recognise a work/life balance is of the upmost importance and this opportunity provides great scope for clinical excellence and career development with adequate time off-shift.

Working a fair share of mid- week nights, weekend days/nights and Bank Holidays, We can offer up to 40 hours per week (3 shifts per week) depending on individual needs.

Take control of your own career development

We take pride and integrity in the work that we do and that’s why we are committed to investing in the career progression of our people. From accredited ECC certification support to clinical research studies we will support you in taking control of your own career development. In Barton-le-Clay, you will be fully supported by an expert nursing team and coached by our exceptional Senior Vet who will oversee your professional career development.

Great place to work

Our employees are our greatest asset which is why we offer a first class benefits and rewards package that includes:

7 weeks pro rata annual leave
Your birthday as a paid day off
Private medical insurance
£1500 CPD allowance plus 35 paid hours pro rata
UK Standard Pension contributions – 5% Employee/3% Employer
Professional membership fees
Up to 50% discounted staff pet care
Death in service of two times annual salary
Membership of employee wellbeing programme
Company sick, maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes

Enhanced induction

AdvantEdge: Two week programme for experienced, talented Vets that will fast track them into a successful emergency role.

Please get in touch with Megan in our Talent team to discuss on 07944 254473 or email megan.hull@vets-now.com

Small Animal Vet

James Forrester — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 14:20:56 GMT

Gateshead – Vet Surgeon

Up to £62,000 DOE plus benefits

A work life less ordinary with Vets Now

Vets Now Gateshead has a great opportunity to take on an additional Vet Surgeon on a full time, permanent basis who feels confident that they will be able to thrive in one of Vets Now’s top 5 busiest clinics across the UK.

Be part of a phenomenal team

Gateshead handles a mixture of private and PDSA clients alike which ensures there’s never a dull moment, however quality is never compromised despite the hectic schedule. The management team pride themselves on both the autonomy they give their experienced members of staff to be proactive in identifying the best outcome for animal and client alike, as well as the support they can provide for the members of staff who have areas they wish to develop.

Delivering clinical excellence

Our ethos is simple – to give people and their pets the care and support they deserve, at the time they need it most and our Vet Surgeons are vital to delivering this ethos. Your work/life balance will take priority at Vets Now, working a maximum of 3 days in a row alongside a typical 1-in-2 weekend rota pattern. Shifts may include:

Nights: 18:00 – 09:00

Saturday: 12:00 – 22:00

Sunday: 09:00 – 18:00

Backshift: 12:00 – 22:00

Fair share of Bank Holidays

Get off on the right foot

We can also offer a place on AdvantEdge, our two-week programme for experienced Vets. AdvantEdge is aimed at Vets with at least two years UK small animal or mixed practice experience, and who want to top-up their emergency medical and surgical knowledge whilst learning new techniques. The lectures on AdvantEdge are delivered virtually by diplomats in ECC, Internal Medicine and Surgery as well as experienced ECC clinicians. The programme also features mentored shifts in clinic – an ideal opportunity to work alongside an experienced emergency clinician and put into practice everything you’ve picked up on the programme.

Great place to work

Recognising hard work is really important to us. Our employees are our greatest asset which is why we offer a first class benefits and rewards package that could include:

7 weeks pro rata annual leave
Your birthday as a paid day off
Private medical insurance
£1500 CPD allowance plus 35 paid hours pro rata
UK Standard Pension contributions – 5% Employee/3% Employer
Professional membership fees
Up to 50% discounted staff pet care
Death in service of two times annual salary
Membership of employee wellbeing programme
Company sick, maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes

Please get in touch with Kris in our Talent team to discuss the position further on 07814080275 or email kris.reilly@vets-now.com

Small Animal Vet

James Forrester — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 10:19:16 GMT

Vet Surgeon via AdvantEdge – 2 Week ECC Programme for Experienced Vets

Opportunities across our network of clinics in the UK

Up to £68,000 DOE pro rata plus benefits

A work life extraordinary starts here

If you’re looking for a rewarding career in a fast-paced but friendly environment then Vets Now is for you. We have revolutionised the way emergency veterinary care is provided. Since 2001, we have grown to become the UK’s leading provider of emergency and critical care, thanks in part to the dedication and clinical excellence of our clinicians.

Give yourself the AdvantEdge

Our people are at the heart of what we do and that’s why we take a pioneering approach to people development. We have cemented our commitment to continuous development by heavily investing in CPD, ECC certification and coaching to give our staff the springboard they need to take their career to the next level. We’ve also introduced AdvantEdge – a two-week emergency programme for experienced small animal and mixed practice Vet Surgeons looking to boost their ECC knowledge and skills.

Top up your emergency knowledge

AdvantEdge is delivered virtually over a two-week period by specialists in ECC, Internal Medicine and Surgery as well as experienced ECC clinicians. If conditions allow closer to the time we will look to implement a face to face model which will take place in Scotland. A surgery practical is included in the programme, alongside other practical sessions such as CPR and ultrasound. In total you’ll receive 75 hours of CPD via the programme. AdvantEdge contains supported shifts with a skilled ECC Vet, allowing you ample time to settle in. You can start in-clinic at any time, whilst securing a space on the programme, as you will receive a hands-on induction from our experienced teams. The syllabus contains both clinical and non-clinical lectures including:

Abdo and Thoracic Radiology
Adjusting to Night Work
Analgesia and CRI’s
Blood Gas Analysis
Cardiac Emergencies
Communication
Dyspnoea
Fluid Therapy
Managing Shock
Neurological Emergencies
Professional Responsibility
Reproductive Emergencies
Transfusion Therapy
Triage
Toxicology

Enhance your work life balance

Work life balance is extremely important to us, that’s why we have designed rota patterns that maximise your time off and allow you spend quality time doing the things you love. Typically, a full time Vet will work an average of 40 hours per week over 3 shifts which includes a 1:2 weekend commitment and a fair share of bank holidays. We have flexible part time and weekend only options across our network of clinics too – there really is something for everyone.

We look after you, so you can look after them

Our employees are our greatest asset, that’s why we continue to invest in a first-class benefits package. We’ve recently increased the annual CPD allowance as well as extending annual leave entitlement from 6.6 weeks to 7 weeks. Our range of benefits include:

7 weeks pro rata annual leave
Your birthday as a paid day off
Private medical insurance
£1500 CPD allowance plus 35 paid hours pro rata
UK Standard Pension contributions – 5% Employee/3% Employer
Professional membership fees
Up to 50% discounted staff pet care
Death in service of two times annual salary
Membership of employee wellbeing programme
Company sick, maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes

To discuss AdvantEdge programme or vacancies in your area in more detail, please get in touch with James in our Talent team on 07922 574213 or email james.forrester@vets-now.com

Other

James Forrester — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 13:18:59 GMT

Customer Manager Job West & Central London

Dynamic, Driven & Resilient –Veterinary Sector

Apply here:

Location:

West & Central London

Home based, with frequent travel throughout the Region covering – Farnham, Guildford, Woking, Reading, High Wycombe, Harrow, Hemel Hempstead, Ilford & Thamesmead – would suit a candidate living within this geography

Due to high growth and future expansion, it is an exciting time for Vets Now as it develops its business model and expands into new markets and geographies. We have 3 new Vets Now clinics in the pipeline. As a result of this growth we are now looking to recruit a full-time Customer Manager in the London region to help manage and develop our increasing Customer base.

Reporting into the Regional Customer Manager, this is a field-based role that involves visiting current and potential customers in their vet practices, as well as establishing relationships with our clinical teams. You will be responsible for ensuring our current customers who we refer to as Member practices are retained and new customers recruited. You will also be promoting Vets Now to the wider veterinary community and will be key to helping deliver our growth strategy with new clinic openings.

Key responsibilities:

Manage relationships with new and existing Member Practices using our Out-of-hours service
Proactively seeking new opportunities for the business supporting our growth strategy
Execution of all marketing plans and promotions to our customer
Acting as an ambassador for our values and embedding company culture

Essential Skills and Experience:

Be degree educated in a business related discipline
Leadership skills – ability to manage own projects and request support when required
5 years’ commercial experience ideally in the veterinary arena
Must have own car and full UK, clean driving licence
Have a history of career successes with examples of how they have made a difference to their company

Personal skills required:

Friendly team player
Quietly confident, outgoing individual with considerable self-awareness
Ability to prioritise and manage own work load
Excellent organisational skills
Ability to build rapport and effectively communicate with customers and colleagues at all levels

To request more information on this opportunity please call Margaret on 01383 841181 or email margaret.oliver@vets-now.com

Closing date for applications is 30^th December 2016

Other

James Forrester — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 10:46:32 GMT

You’ll join our dedicated veterinary team, providing an emergency and critical care (ECC) service for practices, pets and their owners in Gillingham. The successful vet will be an experienced MRCVS registered (or eligible for RCVS) veterinary surgeon.

Our Gillingham veterinary clinic is based the PDSA hospital and staffed with exceptional nurses. The committed team see on average eight cases per shift, a mixture of both private and PDSA.

Your job benefits will include:

work-life balance and flexible working
continuous learning and career development (CPD)
generous CPD allowance plus in-house training delivered by our ECC specialists and district vets
VDS cover provided for all vets working for Vets Now.
RCVS fees paid after two years’ service
membership for both IVECCS and EVECCS
contributory pension scheme
free access to company cottages in Arran (Scotland)

For more information about this job, please contact Anne on anne.longmire@vets-now.com or call 01383 247910

Other

James Forrester — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 10:41:58 GMT

You’ll join our dedicated veterinary team, providing an emergency and critical care (ECC) service for practices, pets and their owners in Tunbridge Wells. The successful vet will be an experienced MRCVS registered (or eligible for RCVS) veterinary surgeon.

Your job benefits will include:

work-life balance and flexible working
continuous learning and career development (CPD)
generous CPD allowance plus in-house training delivered by our ECC specialists and district vets
VDS cover provided for all vets working for Vets Now.
RCVS fees paid after two years’ service
membership for both IVECCS and EVECCS
contributory pension scheme
access to healthcare
free access to company cottages in Arran (Scotland)

Our Tunbridge Wells veterinary clinic boasts a wide range of facilities and equipment including a digital x-ray, ultrasound, and dental x-ray. Our close knit team deals with over 1700 private emergency and critical care cases per year.

For more information about this job, please contact Anne on anne.longmire@vets-now.com or call 01383 247910.

Other

James Forrester — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 13:30:16 GMT

Vets Now are planning a new out-of-hours clinic in Chippenham and are looking for two veterinary surgeons to join the team in a recently refurbished clinic…an opportunity not to be missed!!!

You’ll provide emergency and critical care (ECC) service for practices, pets and their owners in Chippenham The successful vet will be an experienced MRCVS registered (or eligible for RCVS) veterinary surgeon.

Your job benefits will include:

work-life balance and flexible working
continuous learning and career development (CPD)
generous CPD allowance plus in-house training delivered by our ECC specialists and district vets
VDS cover provided for all vets working for Vets Now.
RCVS fees paid after two years’ service
membership for both IVECCS and EVECCS
contributory pension scheme
free access to company cottages in Arran (Scotland)

For more information about this job, please contact Anne on anne.longmire@vets-now.com or call 01383 247910.

Other

James Forrester — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 12:59:38 GMT

Vets Now are planning a new out-of-hours clinic in Chippenham and are looking for a senior veterinary surgeon to create a new team and put a stamp on a recently refurbished clinic…an opportunity not to be missed.

You’ll lead our dedicated veterinary team in providing an emergency and critical care (ECC) service for practices, pets and their owners in Chippenham. As the lead clinician, you’ll have at least two direct reports (vet surgeons). Together with the head nurse, you will ensure the service we deliver is consistent and sustainable. You’ll build strong relationships with local practices and customers, and monitor and evaluate all clinical KPIs. Fully supported and coached by the district vet, your professional career development will be paramount.

As a senior veterinary surgeon, you must have a strong passion for coaching, developing and mentoring others. Also, you must be an experienced MRCVS registered (or eligible for RCVS) veterinary surgeon.

Your job benefits will include:

develop emergency surgery skills as a clinical lead
continuous learning and career development (CPD)
generous CPD allowance plus in-house training delivered by our ECC specialists and district vets
VDS cover provided for all vets working for Vets Now
RCVS fees paid after two years’ service
membership for both IVECCS and EVECCS
contributory pension scheme
work-life balance and flexible working
free access to company cottages in Arran (Scotland)
Vets Now are planning a new out-of-hours clinic in Chippenham and are looking for a senior veterinary surgeon to create a new team and put a stamp on a recently refurbished clinic…an opportunity not to be missed.

You’ll lead our dedicated veterinary team in providing an emergency and critical care (ECC) service for practices, pets and their owners in Chippenham. As the lead clinician, you’ll have at least two direct reports (vet surgeons). Together with the head nurse, you will ensure the service we deliver is consistent and sustainable. You’ll build strong relationships with local practices and customers, and monitor and evaluate all clinical KPIs. Fully supported and coached by the district vet, your professional career development will be paramount.

As a senior veterinary surgeon, you must have a strong passion for coaching, developing and mentoring others. Also, you must be an experienced MRCVS registered (or eligible for RCVS) veterinary surgeon.

Your job benefits will include:

develop emergency surgery skills as a clinical lead
continuous learning and career development (CPD)
generous CPD allowance plus in-house training delivered by our ECC specialists and district vets
VDS cover provided for all vets working for Vets Now
RCVS fees paid after two years’ service
membership for both IVECCS and EVECCS
contributory pension scheme
work-life balance and flexible working
free access to company cottages in Arran (Scotland)

Please click Apply to upload your CV. For more information about this job, please contact Anne on anne.longmire@vets-now.com or call 01383 247910.

Small Animal Vet

James Forrester — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 13:49:39 GMT

Fixed-Term Part-Time Veterinary Surgeon Job in Edinburgh

Vets Now

We now have a fixed-term part-time job opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our out-of-hours emergency and critical care team in Edinburgh until June 2017. You must be an MRCVS registered (or eligible for RCVS) Veterinary Surgeon with a minimum of two years’ clinical experience.

Vets Now is a multiple award winning, veterinary owned and led business with a strong focus on the delivery of high quality clinical and professional standards to our patients, clients and professional colleagues. As well as providing clinical care, our clinicians can become involved with our internal training programmes and our evidence based research group which will give them the opportunity to make a wider difference to the profession.

Please apply directly to: Nicole.chapman@vets-now.com

Other

James Forrester — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 16:38:06 GMT

As a senior veterinary surgeon, you must have a strong passion for coaching, developing and mentoring others and be motivated by driving clinical standards within our veterinary clinic. You’ll ensure the smooth operational running of the clinic, build strong relationships with local practices and customers, and monitor and evaluate all clinical KPIs.

You’ll join our dedicated veterinary team in providing an emergency and critical care (ECC) service for practices, pets and their owners in Tunbridge Wells. The successful vet will be an experienced MRCVS registered (or eligible for RCVS) veterinary surgeon.

Your job benefits will include:

develop emergency surgery skills as a clinical lead
continuous learning and career development (CPD)
generous CPD allowance plus in-house training delivered by our ECC specialists and district vets
VDS cover provided for all vets working for Vets Now
RCVS fees paid after two years’ service
membership for both IVECCS and EVECCS
contributory pension scheme
work-life balance and flexible working
access to healthcare
free access to company cottages in Arran (Scotland)

For more information about this job, please contact Anne on anne.longmire@vets-now.com or call 01383 247910.

Other

James Forrester — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 16:32:09 GMT

Flexible package up to £60,000

Full or Part-time hours available

Our established Caterham clinic treats over 1500 emergency cases per year and we now have a flexible opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join the dedicated, small and friendly team. The clinic boasts a wide range of facilities and equipment including a digital x-ray and onsite MRI and imaging.

Your job benefits will include:

work-life balance and flexible working
continuous learning and career development (CPD)
generous CPD allowance plus in-house training delivered by our ECC specialists and district vets
VDS cover provided for all vets working for Vets Now
RCVS fees paid after two years’ service
membership for both IVECCS and EVECCS
contributory pension scheme
free access to company cottages in Arran (Scotland)

If you’re an experienced MRCVS registered (or eligible for RCVS) veterinary surgeon then we would love to chat to you about this fantastic opportunity to join an established clinic in the desirable county of Surrey

For more information about this job, please contact Anne on anne.longmire@vets-now.com or
call 01383 247910

Other

James Forrester — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 15:49:20 GMT

Flexible package up to £60,000

Full or Part-time hours available

Our established Canterbury clinic treats over 2400 emergency cases per year and we now have a flexible opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join the dedicated small and friendly team.

The clinic is based in a historic hospital yet is kitted with a state of the art ultrasound, digital x-ray, ECG, endoscopy, fully equipped lab including blood gas analyser, comprehensive anaesthetic monitoring equipment, fluid pumps and a Doppler BP monitor.

Your job benefits will include:

work-life balance and flexible working
continuous learning and career development (CPD)
generous CPD allowance plus in-house training delivered by our ECC specialists and district vets
VDS cover provided for all vets working for Vets Now.
RCVS fees paid after two years’ service
membership for both IVECCS and EVECCS
contributory pension scheme
free access to company cottages in Arran (Scotland)

For more information about this job, please contact Anne on anne.longmire@vets-now.com or call 01383 247910.

Other

James Forrester — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 15:36:47 GMT

You’ll join our dedicated veterinary team in providing an emergency and critical care (ECC) service for practices, pets and their owners in Colchester. The successful vet will be an experienced MRCVS registered (or eligible for RCVS) veterinary surgeon.

Our Colchester veterinary clinic is one of the busiest in the Vets Now family. The clinic is well designed and the fully supportive team deals with approximately 2800 emergency and critical care cases per year.

Your job benefits will include:

develop emergency surgery skills as a clinical lead
continuous learning and career development (CPD)
generous CPD allowance plus in-house training delivered by our ECC specialists and district vets
VDS cover provided for all vets working for Vets Now
RCVS fees paid after two years’ service
membership for both IVECCS and EVECCS
contributory pension scheme
work-life balance and flexible working
access to healthcare
free access to company cottages in Arran (Scotland)

For more information about this job, please contact Anne on anne.longmire@vets-now.com or call 01383 247910

Other

James Forrester — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 15:21:12 GMT

Looking for a step back into an Emergency caseload? Feeling a little rusty on your ECC skills and confidence? Let us offer you a Refresher Induction before you start a permanent full or part-time job!

Our Refresh Your Edge Induction Programme is an emergency and critical care programme, leading to a permanent full-time or part-time job at one of our 53 out-of-hours clinics throughout the country. The 12-week programme combines live and recorded webinars, e-learning modules, residential weekends and mentored work in our clinics.

You have the flexibility to study in your own time from the comfort of your own home, and upon completion of the programme, a full or part-time job will be waiting for you. Our rota patterns are ideal for those needing to juggle childcare or another job….working full-time will mean you will work no more than three nights per week with a share of weekend days and bank holidays (day shifts). Part-time can involve working anything from one to two nights per week again with a share of weekend and bank holidays.

Why would you consider this route to working for Vets Now? Perhaps you’ve had a break from employment and are now looking to get back into emergency work? Maybe you’re already in practice but not had the opportunity to have worked with a recent emergency caseload and are feeling a little rusty? This programme will allow you to enjoy all the rewards and excitement of working in ECC but will all the added support and flexibility you need before going sole charge.

So, if you’re a qualified vet with solid experience but would benefit from additional training prior to working sole charge in an emergency setting, then Refresh Your Edge is the programme for you! To be eligible, you’ll need at least 2 years’ full-time clinical experience, post qualification in the UK.

As well as receiving this excellent induction, working for Vets Now comes with other great benefits. You will receive a generous CPD allowance, fantastic work/life balance, Private Pension Scheme, Private Health Care plus many more benefits.

For more information about Refresh Your Edge or to chat about where we have vacancies, please contact Anne on anne.longmire@vets-now.com, call 01383 247910