Veterinary Surgeon, Grimsby

Join Our Team as a Veterinary Surgeon in Grimsby

At Blue Cross, we're dedicated to providing exceptional animal care and welfare. As a Veterinary Surgeon in our Grimsby hospital, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team, working with advanced diagnostic and surgical equipment in a state-of-the-art facility. Your role will involve conducting consultations, diagnostics, surgeries, and inpatient care, as well as overseeing your clinical cases from start to finish. You'll also have the opportunity to participate in continuing professional development and clinical discussions, helping to expand your veterinary knowledge and skills.

What You'll Be Doing

• Conducting consultations, diagnostics, surgeries, and inpatient care.
• Overseeing your clinical cases from start to finish.
• Working with advanced diagnostic and surgical equipment in a supportive environment.
• Providing compassionate care and support to clients seeking assistance for their pets.
• Participating in continuing professional development and clinical discussions.
• Helping train and integrate volunteers, new graduates, and students.
• Providing emergency care as needed.
• Conducting phone and video consultations when required.

What You Can Expect

You'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to providing exceptional animal care. With a high ratio of veterinary nurses to vet surgeons, a team of talented and capable animal care assistants, and a supportive management team, you'll have the guidance and resources you need to focus on delivering the best care to your patients. We understand the demands of veterinary work and are committed to supporting our surgeons and all staff with flexible working arrangements where possible. Our rota includes out-of-hours shifts followed by blocks of time off in lieu, helping you achieve a fulfilling work-life balance.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Our purpose-built hospital features:

• A large reception and waiting room with a separate area for cats.
• Six consultation rooms.
• One dedicated quiet room for euthanasias.
• Two operating suites.
• A minor procedures room.
• Extensive inpatient facilities, including walking kennels for large dogs, a separate room for cats, a separate room for small animals and large isolation kennels.

We are equipped with advanced on-site veterinary technology, including digital X-ray, dental X-ray, endoscopy, ECG, and ultrasound machines, along with laboratory testing capabilities. We are proud to be a Silver-accredited feline-friendly, dog-friendly, and rabbit-friendly practice.

Diverse Caseload

Expand your veterinary knowledge and skills through a variety of cases, from routine care to complex medical emergencies, fostering both professional growth and development.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. Without their amazing efforts and commitment, we wouldn't be able to make the difference we do today. In return, Blue Cross is dedicated to providing you with the best working environment possible. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to ensure you are. Our generous benefits package includes:

• 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 43 with service).
• CPD allowance and days in lieu for CPD purposes.
• Full coverage of VDS fees.
• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support.
• Free access to a GP via MetLife, offering 24/7 services, private prescriptions, and more.
• Free physiotherapy advice and face-to-face intervention.
• Health cash plan.
• Unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced pension contributions.
• Life assurance.
• 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.
• Recognition scheme.
• Annual volunteer days.
• Charity worker discounts across various retailers.
• Personal development programme.

For Veterinary Surgeons joining us at our Grimsby Animal Hospital, we provide a one-off £2,500 Recruitment & Retention Allowance—£1,250 included in your first monthly salary payment and £1,250 upon successful completion of probation.

Location

Our Grimsby hospital is ideally located near the picturesque Lincolnshire Wolds and the award-winning Cleethorpes Beach. Nearby towns and cities like Lincoln, Hull, Doncaster, and Sheffield are just over an hour away by car or train, offering affordable housing and essential amenities. If you're considering relocating, Blue Cross may offer financial assistance to help with your move, subject to terms and conditions.

About You

We're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who is a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and has demonstrable small animal or mixed practice experience. You should be comfortable with sole charge responsibilities and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. A UK driving licence is desirable, and you must have an existing right to work in the UK.

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