At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a passionate team providing excellent veterinary care for both small and large animals.
- Company: E.C. Straiton and Partners, a friendly mixed practice Veterinary Hospital.
- Benefits: Up to £50,000 salary, company car, health cash plan, and 6.6 weeks paid holiday.
- Other info: Career progression opportunities and a focus on employee wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in animal care while enjoying a supportive work environment.
- Qualifications: Veterinary degree and enthusiasm for mixed practice.
The predicted salary is between 45113 - 55138 £ per year.
E.C. Straiton and Partners are an enthusiastic and committed mixed practice Veterinary Hospital, with a passion for providing excellent veterinary care in a friendly atmosphere. We are seeking a Mixed Veterinary Surgeon to join our team of 14 vets, 27 RVN’s/SVN’s and support colleagues, with various certificate holders, and are very keen to develop our team and support progression.
We have a varied caseload and encourage case continuity. We undertake advanced small animal surgical procedures in house including soft tissue and orthopaedics, with extensive surgical equipment, in-house laboratory, and usual imaging equipment. There are facilities for minor equine surgical procedures with stocks, stables and knock down box, with travelling specialists visiting on a regular basis for more complex cases.
The working week is split with small animal and large animal days based in the same hospital, and preference where interests lie considered. There is a second small animal branch practice located 8 miles away which will occasionally require cover.
We work a 4-day week 8am – 6pm with a shared on-call rota and currently 3 in 13 weekends, one of which being a Saturday only and one of these weekends having the following Monday off. As a practice that delivers its own out-of-hours service, we pride ourselves on providing seamless patient care around the clock.
As proud members of the VetPartners family our benefits include:
- Salary up to £50,000+ depending on experience
- Company car and phone
- CPD £1750/5 days, more for certificate holders
- 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
- Health Cash Plan – offering a wide range of benefits for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage
- RCVS Membership paid and two other membership subscriptions
- VDS cover
- Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
- Discounted veterinary fees
- Octopus Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme available (subject to eligibility criteria)
- Offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
- Cycle to Work scheme
- CPD/training support – certificates encouraged and funded
- Company sick pay
- Colleague engagement survey
- Annual pay reviews
- Focus on employee wellbeing
- Career progression opportunities
Join an Employer of the Year! VetPartners has been recognised for outstanding team culture and support.
For more information or to apply, please send your CV and covering letter to Nicola Sheldon, nicky.sheldon@straitonvets.co.uk
Please apply directly – no agency submissions
Mixed Veterinary Surgeon in Penkridge employer: VetPartners
At Tay Valley Vets, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where your skills and wellbeing are our top priority. Located in the picturesque Perthshire, our practice not only offers excellent patient care but also encourages professional development with generous CPD allowances and a focus on work-life balance. Join our friendly team and enjoy a fulfilling career with ample opportunities for growth and a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing.
