Veterinary Surgeon

Alma Vets is a long-established and much-loved practice in the heart of Windsor, and we're looking for a dedicated Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team. With a loyal client base and a reputation built on generations of trusted care, this is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a practice where high clinical standards and teamwork go hand in hand.Our facilities have been designed with both patients and staff in mind. From a spacious waiting area with separate cat and dog areas, to four consult rooms, a well-equipped lab, cat ward, dental theatre, large prep room, main operating theatre, imaging suite, isolation unit, and separate kennels, we've got everything you need to provide outstanding care. You'll also enjoy a modern staff area with tea, coffee, and a well-stocked snack station from fruit to cake and an on-site accommodation is available for night staff too.Your role will involve a well-balanced caseload with a mix of consultations and surgery, with a slight bias towards surgery. Thanks to our long-standing and loyal clients, the work is rewarding and varied. Our surgeries range from routine procedures such as lap spays and lump removals through to advanced cases including TECA, TTA, patella surgery, splenectomy, skin flaps, and ECC when needed.To help you deliver your best, we provide all the tools you'd expect in a progressive practice, full lab facilities, dental and DR X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy (flexible and rigid), laparoscopy, rhinoscopy, TONO pen, orthopaedic equipment, a BOAS table, and we're currently trialling innovative new laser technology.You'll be joining a team of seven vets, including one who has been with us for over 40 years, eight RVNs, and ten support staff including our practice manager. Our RVNs run their own consults and are fully involved in patient care, offering excellent support in all areas including surgery.Professional development is at the heart of Alma Vets. Our team includes certificate holders in surgery, ultrasound, and feline medicine, with two more currently studying towards certificates in dentistry and medicine. As a training practice, we're proud to support SVN development and provide GDP advisors for new graduates. If you're working towards a certificate, or are interested in pursuing one, we'll support you every step of the way. A surgical certificate (or an interest in working towards one) would be especially welcome.This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week across four days, with 1:3 Saturday mornings (8:30am-1pm) and on-call duties limited to inpatient care just one night per week. We're committed to ensuring a rota that balances professional fulfilment with time for life outside of work.Windsor is a truly special place to live and work, offering the perfect blend of history, culture, and countryside. Famous for its iconic castle and royal connections, the town is full of charm with cobbled streets, riverside walks, and a buzzing café and restaurant scene. The beautiful Windsor Great Park and nearby Thames provide endless opportunities for outdoor activities, while excellent transport links make it easy to reach London in under an hour. Whether you enjoy shopping, theatre, heritage, or the great outdoors, Windsor has something for everyone.We 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, inclusive of bank holidaysAdditional holiday entitlement for your birthdayWellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helplineEnhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy payInitiatives focused on colleague wellbeingDevelopment: £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave, Certificate support, Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia AcademyAccess to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia providerAll our Vets & Nurses can apply for research fundingAll our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care FundInfection Prevention and Control ProgrammeQuality Improvement ProgrammeWe also offer Professional Memberships, including BVA membership, VDS cover, and RCVS fees, as well as Colleague Benefits such as a company pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria. #J-18808-Ljbffr