£37k – £58k per annum

Job Details:

M Gourley (Ashton-Under-Lyne)Gourley Veterinary Surgeons are looking for a Small Animal Vet to join the team. Salary up to £65k D.O.EWe are a multi-site, well established, first opinion, RCVS Accredited small animal practice, based in and around Tameside and Manchester, with a passion and dedication to providing the highest quality of care.The main site, in Ashton-Under-Lyne, is in an excellent location and has a tram, bus and train station within easy walking distance. The practice has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment! You will only be 5 minutes away from a beautiful Country park and close to the foothills of the stunning Peak District National Park, which is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. If you prefer a little more hustle and bustle, Manchester city centre is only 10 minutes away by train, or 20 minutes by car. Manchester International airport is only a 20-minute drive away too!You will be joining an experienced and dedicated team of Vets, which includes certificate holders in Small Animal Surgery and Ophthalmology, and you will be fully supported by a large, friendly and experienced Nursing and clinical support team.This position would suit someone who is capable and confident of working sole charge, with surgical experience in routine procedures, and who possesses good communication skills. You will have a team player mentality and a passion to deliver excellent care and client service. We can consider applications from recently graduated vets, as there will be support available.Full or part-time hours considered, with a requirement to work a share of the Saturday rota, but no out of hours or on-call.Salary up to £65k pro rata, dependant on experience.We can also offer fully supported certificate study, fully funded Visa sponsorship (you must be eligible to register with RCVS), and a relocation package for anyone moving to the area, along with a comprehensive Rewards package which includes:

• Professional memberships funded (RCVS & VDS)
• CPD and further studies encouraged – your learning and clinical growth is important to us!
• 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent), plus the option to purchase an additional two weeks leave per year with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme
• Long Service Holiday – receive 1 extra days leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS
• Workplace pension scheme
• Health Shield cash plan
• CVS Refresh – one of our health and wellbeing rewards. Our teams receive a weekly allowance to spend on tasty treats or fitness classes!
• Mental Health first aiders – our people are at the heart of what we do, and your health & wellbeing matters!
• Maternity/Adoption Pay – 10 weeks full pay and 10 weeks half pay
• Paternity Pay and Shared Parental Leave
• Cycle to work scheme, saving 25-39% on a bike and accessories!
• Discounted pet treatments and products
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 365 days a year helpline to support you and your immediate family when you need it the most
• Discounted UK gym membership with Gym Flex
• In practice Performance Bonus scheme
• Save as you Earn Scheme (SAYE) – allows you to buy CVS shares at a discounted rate
• Internal career progression and transfers available – with a network of over 500 practices, we can support you should you need to relocate
• Recommend a Friend – once you join us, any friends you refer to our recruitment team and we hire, you can receive up to £3000 for each Nurse referral and up to £5000 for each Vet referral

If you share our passion for delivering exceptional client and patient care, are extremely motivated at the thought of working in a progressive practice alongside our experienced team, then we would love to hear from you.