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:

Cinque Ports Veterinary Group, Kent

Hours:

Full time and Part time options available, No OOH

Salary:

Up to 65,000 per annum (Depending on experience)

Join us as a Veterinary Surgeon at Cinque Ports Veterinary Group where you can work up cases, carry out consults and surgeries, enjoying the best of both worlds in an exceptionally supportive environment!

Why join us?

Handle a mix of consults, operational shifts and periods of sole charge, working on a wide range of challenging cases while benefiting from the expertise of the wider Cinque Ports group. Looking for career progression? This is a fantastic opportunity to explore leadership pathways, and we are keen to consider Lead Vets as part of this process! Be part of a fantastic group where you can really excel in your role! Our practices are fully equipped with facilities including surgical suites, dental x-ray, digital x-ray, new ultrasound, and in-house blood analysis. Deliver exceptional care in a truly supportive environment, with access to Vets Now at our Kingsnorth Hospital for overnight inpatient care. Collaborate with an experienced team of Vets with interests in surgery, radiography, anaesthesia, ophthalmology, dermatology and dentistry. Choose to work from either our Rye, Tenterden, or Hawkhurst practices with the added option of spending one day per week designed around you at our Kingsnorth Hospital. Join a brilliant team of like-minded, ambitious colleagues! We encourage both get-togethers as well as social activities. We asked our vets for their feedback on our practice, and here is what they had to say: 'Working at Cinque Ports Vets is fabulous! It's all about great organisation, communication, and flexibility to all levels. Couldn't ask for more supportive leadership, who listen, and help with personal professional development, whatever your interests are!'*

What we are looking for

RCVS Registered Veterinary Surgeon Experience working both consults and surgeries, with confidence as sole charge A strong team player with a passion for the delivery of outstanding quality care to patients and clients alike A proactive and collaborative mindset that contributes to a positive team culture

About us

Cinque Ports is an RCVS-Accredited Practice with extensive surgical, diagnostic, and medical facilities across 6 sites in the Kent/ East Sussex area. Kingsnorth is an RCVS-Accredited Hospital with Gold ISFM Accreditation and provides emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year with Vets Now onsite providing continuity in cases and patient care. Our branches are more than satellite clinics: each one has its individual specialisms while offering the facilities required to work up cases and perform surgeries, and you will be supported by a full, experienced team of Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVN), that carry out both nurse consults and vaccinations.


We are excellently equipped including in-house laboratories, ECG, Endoscopy, ultrasound, dentistry x-ray, client care areas, digital radiography, doppler ultrasonography, laparoscopic equipment, and video endoscope and bronchoscope.


We are proud that Cinque Ports are working towards their Bronze accreditation from Investors in the Environment (iiE).

What we offer

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave RCVS and VDS fees paid External CPD funded 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

Cinque Ports 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.


If you would like to apply for the role or for an informal chat to discuss it further, please get in touch with Camilla in the recruitment team at camilla.saccucci@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