Equine Vet Surgeon – Essex

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a compassionate and enthusiastic equine vet to join to join an established, well respected multi vet practice situated in the Essex countryside, close to London.

The practice offers:

• An international, dynamic and sociable team on a permanent and long-term basis.
• They offer a supportive and friendly environment in which you will be given the opportunity to establish yourself
  as a key team member.
• We service a wide range of clients – from leisure horse owners to international competition yards –
  therefore you will be assured of a diverse and interesting case load where continuity is highly
  regarded and encouraged.
• They are a UKVI certified sponsor and will assist with visa applications.

The main clinic as well as branch practice will provide you with a full range of equipment (digital xrays, ultrasound, endoscopy and gastroscopy, laser therapy/surgery, arthroscopy, gait analysis,
specialised endodontic procedures etc.), including surgical facilities, examination rooms, stables and
isolation facilities.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ proven ambulatory experience, come with a specialised interest and be eager to develop their own client base. You should be confident and
happy to work alone on the road and be able to quickly build a rapport with clients. Comprehensive CPD including studying for a certificate will be strongly encouraged alongside an attractive
remuneration package.
Your working hours will be Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, with 1 week night and 1:4 weekends on
call, (1 day in lieu following a weekend on call).

Work-life balance:

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Your birthday as a paid day off
Wellbeing
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental
and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support
Development
• £1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships as part of package:
• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees
Additional
• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Benefits package to include:
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Company vehicle, mobile phone & iPad
• Pension
• RCVS, BEVA & VDS membership fees
• CPD allowance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday bonus day

Basic must haves:
· RCVS registered and qualified
· Excellent communication skills
· Be a team player

Interested?

For more information contact Jonathan Lewis below or email me jlewis@glvets.com / call me 01291 645871

If you are looking for a new challenge and want to explore new opportunities today – then look no further!

Gardner Llewelyn are a three-time award winning agency in 2015/16/17 and supply Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Nurses to the Veterinary profession on a permanent basis throughout the whole UK. We have been a carbon zero company since 2013 and pride ourselves on being an ethical and responsible.

Our website is www.glvets.com. Main office number is 01291 645 871