Job Description

Vets for Pets Sprowston, Norwich is looking for a Vet to help with our increasing caseload and to replace one of our lovely Vets who is moving back to Hong Kong. Rob and Riaan have owned and run Vets for Pets Sprowston for over 20 years, and it is a large, small animal first opinion practice based in Norwich.


Norwich is a small city on the East coast of the UK. We are half an hour from the coast, have the Norfolk Broads just down the road and are about 2 hours from London.

About us

We have a supportive, experienced team with certificate holders in surgery and ophthalmology and see orthopaedic and ophthalmology referrals. We have ultrasound, digital x-ray, endoscopy, slit lamp, gonioscope, tonometry, orthopaedic kit, multi parameter units for theatre and full in-house lab.


We are a busy practice with a large, varied caseload with the ability to work up cases in house and clinical freedom. We don't have set targets or protocols. We are always looking to improve our standards with regular clinical meetings, journal club and CPD. We are striving to improve our work life balance and the mental health of our team. We have appointed a mental health first aider and have implemented the BVA good workplace guide.


We feel we have a good work-life balance with a full-time role consisting of a four-day working week and 1 in 5 weekends and the same day off each week. We allow 15 minutes for boosters and mostly 30 mins for sick pets with plenty of time built in the day for admin tasks etc. We have a flexible rota, and you could be full or part time. This could also be a consult only position and there is no sole charge. We would consider new graduates or experienced Vets.


We're generous with our CPD, which colleagues are actively encouraged and supported to use to further their interests and develop their skills in a direction of their choosing. So, if you're keen to continue developing then we are here to support you! We can support certificates and provide management training as Clinical Director or partnership prospects may become available for the right candidate in the future.

Benefits

Salary range 36,500 - 65,000 (depending on experience/full time equivalent) 4 day working week (with same day off each week). Flexible to consider alternative working patterns 1 in 5 weekend rota No out of hours Relocation bonus available Flexible CPD allowance with Min. 1,000 of CPD per annum and support towards a certificate (limit not capped) 5.6 weeks initial holiday, rising to 6.6 weeks after 2 years' service (Plus an additional day off for your birthday) Pension scheme Paid memberships (RCVS, BVA, VDS) Sick Pay after 1 year increasing with length of employment 40% discount at Vets for Pets, 20% discount at Pets at Home and Pets Grooming Exclusive colleague discounts including High Street retailers and restaurants

If you have recently Graduated we would also still love to have a conversation with you and you will be considered for this role, so please get in touch!


If you are an enthusiastic and friendly vet and would like any further information, then give us a call on 01603 484150 and ask for Hannah or send your CV to Hannah.bryant@vets4pets.com.


If you'd like any further information about this vacancy, the practice or our company please contact Laura from our Talent Acquisition team via email; eastvets@vets4pets.com for an informal and confidential conversation.



Alternatively, you can submit your application directly to us now and somebody will be in touch with you to discuss this further. We look forward to hearing from you!


Location: Norwich Sprowston NR7 9AZ


We are on Equal Opportunities Employer!

Pets just see people. They aren't biased and they don't discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience don't perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!