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.

Job Title

: Veterinary Surgeon

Location

: Chesterfield

Hours

: 40-hour (inc weekends), 4-day week. 1 in 8 full weekends and 1 in 8 Saturday mornings. No on call

Practice

: Chapel House

Salary

: 40,000 - 55,000 per annum (Depending on experience)

Looking for a role where you feel supported by your team, and still have time for life outside work?

We have a fantastic opportunity for a confident Vet to thrive in a supportive, well-equipped practice that values clinical freedom and work-life balance. Come and join us!

Why join us?

Varied caseload, everything from routine to more complex cases, giving you the chance to develop and grow continually A rota that understands work-life balance (The hours are approx. 38 hours per week over 4 days, between the hours of 8 am and 7 pm. Weekends are divided between all team members, currently a 1:8 full weekend (sat 9am till 3pm / sun 10am till 12pm) and 1:8 Saturday mornings (9am till 1pm). Able to confidently deliver high-quality clinical care across consults, diagnostics, and routine / non-routine surgeries. Work alongside a dedicated, friendly team with a range of experience, including postgraduate certificates, who value collaboration. Well-equipped hospital with all the latest tools and a highly skilled nursing team to help deliver the best care possible. We can accommodate clinical special interests as we are a very well-equipped hospital

The team

Our main premises at Hady Hill is housed in a converted chapel and is a characterful building with some original features. At the beginning of 2020 a full renovation of the premises was completed (check out our 360video walk through on our website, www.chapelhousevet.co.uk) making it a brighter, modern workspace with top of the range equipment and facilities.

Our branch surgery in the neighbouring area of Staveley was opened in 2014, these premises were previously a doctor's surgery and provide two floors of modern and spacious facilities.


Both practices have all the equipment you would expect in general practice including digital X-ray, digital dental X-ray, tonometer, video otoscope, rigid endoscopy, capnographs, doppler, multiparameter patient monitoring devices and ultrasound.


We are RCVS PSS accredited to GP level at both sites and both hold ISFM Silver Cat Friendly Clinic status with our Hady site also holding Dog's Trust Dog Friendly Clinic status. We have also recently attained an Investors in the Environment award at Bronze level, and continuously strive to reduce our environmental impact through measures such as our low flow anaesthesia campaign.


Our practice is an RCVS Approved Graduate Development Practice and an RVN training centre affiliated with Nottingham Trent University.


We have a fantastic team of 14 RVNs who are highly competent, friendly and supportive, including certificate holders in Physiotherapy, Dermatology and ECC.


We have a team of 11.5 vets with varied interests and experience, including certificate holders in Dermatology, ECC and internal medicine, and other vets undertaking further study in the areas of imaging, internal medicine and surgery.


We aim to maintain an open and collaborative working atmosphere, encouraging team members at all levels to contribute ideas and ask questions. We operate a no-blame culture.


Outside of work our team regularly socialise together, at practice events and privately organised ones, including pub trips, sports days, dog walks, weddings, birthdays, and baby showers. This comes through into our working environment - we work hard, but we have fun too. We eat a lot of cake and make a fuss of birthdays and special occasions because we genuinely care about the milestones in the lives of our team members.


As part of the Linnaeus group, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have three mental health first aiders and free access to the Headspace app for all associates, in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Program.

What we're looking for

Confident and passionate about building and maintaining long term relationships with our clients and their pets A candidate with ideally greater than 2 years' experience and good surgical skills, who is happy working independently. The ideal candidate will become part of our team, working to provide the same atmosphere of support and excellence in clinical standards. Perform routine and non-routine surgeries with confidence and care. Clinical decision-making abilities, able to interpret diagnostics and make informed decisions whether you're managing consults or jumping into hands-on cases. Treatment planning and ongoing case management. A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and remains calm under pressure. A collaborative can-do attitude that helps maintain a positive team culture and excellent client care relationship.

What we offer

5-weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave Relocation support RCVS and VDS fees paid Employer contribution pension scheme Life assurance E-car salary sacrifice scheme Enhanced equal family leave Extensive internal and funded external CPD

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


If you'd like to find out more, please get in touch with Vicky Tanday vicky.tanday@linnaeusgroup.co.uk


Chapel House Veterinary is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.


At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You'll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best - care for pets.


We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.


All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you need any support in completing your application or simply want to find out more about Chapel House Veterinary, Linnaeus or the role please contact our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk.


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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