Job Description

If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you will need to apply internally. In order to do this, please contact our Talent Acquisition team (details can be found via The Link) and someone will be in touch to discuss and progress your application.

We are looking for a Night Vet to join our Team at Blacks Vets in Dudley, West Midlands.

Are you looking to join a multi-award-winning practice and be part of an experienced and forward-thinking team of clinicians where you can pursue and be supported in your genuine clinical interests?

What are your aspirations? We have a proven track record of producing talent in a variety of disciplines from New Grads to certificate holders, to branch management, leadership and director roles?


As a progressive, growing and highly successful practice, we are always on the lookout for outstanding team members to join our award-winning friendly team, at our accredited Veterinary Hospital in Dudley and our surrounding local branches (on the edge of the West Midlands, but all within 30 mins of Birmingham City Centre).


We are on the look out for a night vet to join us working 1 week on, 2 weeks off at our main hospital in Dudley.

Rota and package

Salary of up to 70,000 D.O.E. 7 days on, 14 days off (7pm-8am) Opportunity to cover day shifts as desired Annualised holiday hours

Benefits

RCVS and VDS fees paid External CPD funded (including certificate support) Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program Career progression opportunities Staff discount schemes Life Assurance Enhanced sickness pay Enhanced equal family leave E-car salary sacrifice scheme Employer contribution pension scheme Recruitment referral reward scheme Wellness program including: + Employee assistance program
+ Eyecare voucher scheme
+ Free annual Flu jab
+ Cycle to work scheme

About Us

We are a small animal, first opinion and referral practice with a strong vet team of 16 including 7 Certificate holders, plus a further 6 Vets currently studying. These include cardiology, dermatology, medicine, dentistry, ophthalmology, and surgery - soft tissue and orthopaedic.


We would also happily support you with any current or future certificate studies both financially and clinically. You will also work closely with our amazing team of experience nurses, including our overnight nursing team! Plus we can give you access to referral centers for future development and caseload exposure.


Our practices have access to state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment - including CT, fully equipped dental suite (dental training available) and 12 operating theatres. Our size, insured base, and varied caseload means we can support a range of skill sets and continued professional development aspirations.


Twice voted as 'Best UK Vet' by the pet-owning public, Vet Wellbeing award winners 2018, highly acclaimed 2019, local chamber of commerce workplace wellbeing winners 2018, express and star best place to work 2019, RCVS Outstanding Client Experience Award at all branches, BVRA receptionist of the year winner 2019, winner of practice of the year, and featured on prime-time TV, joining the Blacks team places you amongst the best in the industry and at the heart of veterinary excellence. Want to be in our success?

Don't just take our word for it

If you are a Veterinary Surgeon, considering new opportunities in 2023, please get in touch for an informal chat with us and to find out more. We are always happy for prospective associates to come and visit our practices/hospital site for a tour, and an in-person chat.


At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Program which is available for everyone.

To apply, please complete the quick application form below. Alternatively, for more information please contact Lissa at Lissa.Semerdak@linnaeusgroup.co.uk or call 07523268918.

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We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars. Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people. Why Linnaeus? - We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets - We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet - We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing - valuing equity, diversity and inclusion - We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one. We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future. Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates. At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk