Senior Veterinary Surgeon required at Dave Cumber Vets
Senior Veterinary Surgeon Dave Cumber Vets, Weymouth Salary up to £90,000 depending on experience Up to £5,000 welcome Up to £5,000 relocation allowance
Find Your Future at Dave Cumber VetsWe are looking for a Senior Veterinary Surgeon to support in leading our team at Dave Cumber Vets. The role would be primarily based in our Weymouth surgery but may also extend to our Dorchester branch practice on occasion. As a Senior Vet you would have added responsibilities, some of which would be the opportunity to work up surgical and medical cases consistently and support the team where needed. You would be involved in leading clinical decision making with the veterinary team, reviewing clinical protocols and updating, attend and participate in IVC meetings as requested and feedback relevant information to the clinical team. This opportunity would be a perfect fit for a Veterinary Surgeon looking to extend into leadership.
Rota Patterns That Work for YouOur team are at the heart of everything that we do, that’s why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our team to be their best selves. We can offer full time, 40 hours per week, over 4/5 days with no OOH required. However, if you’d prefer part time working hours, we can discuss what could work for you. It is important to note as senior vet, the rota will include occasional sole-charge and 1 in 6 Saturdays. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career.
Be a Part of Delivering Clinical ExcellenceSituated in the idyllic seaside town of Weymouth on the Dorset coast, the beach is a 10-minute drive away, with lots of attractions nearby for children and adults alike. Local public transport is very convenient, with both bus and train services to the larger towns of Bournemouth and is on the main line to London, making it the perfect place to relocate and still be able to get out and about. We are very lucky to have a purpose-built premises with modern and wide-ranging equipment. We have a well-equipped internal laboratory, two digital x-ray machines, 2 dental suites with x-ray facilities, endoscopy, laparoscopic surgical equipment, 2 ultrasound machines and 5 operating theatres.
Our Practice Director has been awarded the prestigious Pet Plan Practice Manager of the year award 2024, which we feel highlights just how important it is to us that staff have a good moral, have autonomy and a good work life balance within our practice, while delivering the best standard of pet health care that we can.
Meet Like-Minded ProfessionalsWe actively encourage development within the team and are keen to promote excellent service to our clients. We also strongly encourage CPD and are supportive of any clinical staff that are interested in pursuing a certificate in a chosen area. All members of our team are supported by each other to ensure they are comfortable and confident as they develop into their roles.
Because our People MatterWe 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 leave⦁ Your birthday as a paid day offWellbeing⦁ Private medical insurance⦁ Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay⦁ Cycle to Work scheme⦁ Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing⦁ Non-accidental injury supportDevelopment⦁ £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid pro rata⦁ Certificate support⦁ Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy⦁ Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider⦁ All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding⦁ All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund⦁ Infection Prevention and Control Programme⦁ Quality Improvement ProgrammeProfessional Memberships⦁ BVA membership⦁ VDS cover⦁ RCVS feesAdditional⦁ Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers⦁ Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer⦁ Discounted staff pet care