Do you have an interest in Exotics and want to pursue this?

An established independent practice with a caring family-oriented focus are looking for a small animal / exotic veterinary surgeon to join their experienced multi-vet team based in Southern Hampshire on either a full or part time basis.

They would welcome a vet with either an interest in exotics and wanting to gain more experience and knowledge in this field or anyone who is wanting to further develop and advance towards certificate level.

They have expanded into a new building which provides a state of the art surgical suite and now accommodates a CT scanner. The practice pride themselves in keeping up to date with advances in technology and equipment (including the use of sevoflurane!) and allowing vets the scope to develop their own interests with further study up to certificate level being actively encouraged and funded. Dermatology, orthopaedics and ultrasound are all areas they are developing at the present time.

Key Details:

• 2 X Small / Exotics Veterinary Surgeon positions available
• Sponsorship available for the right vet
• Relocation Package available
• Hours Monday to Friday: 8.30am - 6.30pm - 4.5-day week (same day each week, although can be swapped if needed) - The half day involves operations in the morning finishing for the day at 1.00pm
• 1 in 4 Saturday Mornings 8.30am to 1.00pm which are consults only
• OOH Rota is 1 night per week and on the working 1:4 weekend the Vet will also be on call which involves Friday evening through to Monday morning with an intern vet on site talking the phone, plus an RVN on call.
• Team: The practice run with 12 to 14 vets including interns and have 16 nurses and a complement of support staff.
• They are an Independent Practice situated in a great location with 1 large consulting only building and one large only surgery building with a gym in-between the two.
• The directors / management team are actively involved and listens to the whole team and their ideas and opinions.
• They are happy to support certificates - This is ideal for someone looking to expand exotics knowledge and gain a (paid for) Certificate in Zoological Medicine
• The practice have vets who have experience in Exotics, Orthopaedics, Imaging and Laproscopic surgery.
• This is a very busy practice with interesting caseloads and a great client base. They receive a lot of referral work and work alongside Zoo's, private clients, Bird sanctuaries and more.
• They are proud to provide their own out of hours service for our clients and to have a vet on-site 24 hours to look after inpatients
• A large challenging caseload so you can be as good as you want to be - ideal for a Vet focused on developing their clinical and medical skills
• Full support and teaching available at all times
• Very friendly staff , and regular social events

Facilities:

• Large waiting area with a private waiting area for pets who need a little space and privacy.
• 6 consulting rooms
• Lots of equipment for diagnostics and therapeutics including Imaging suite for X-ray and ultrasound.
• Large clean theatre with space for three operating tables and endoscopy stack.
• Separate scrub / prep room where pets are prepared for the clean theatre or where non-sterile procedures can take place.
• Separate dental area to reduce cross-contamination between pets
• Bereavement Suite for comfort and privacy during the most difficult visits
• Separate wards for hospitalising pets.
• Dog ward, Cat ward
• Two separate isolation wards for dogs and cats which allow barrier nursing of pets with suspected infectious diseases.
• Small mammal ward for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, rats, mice, sugar gliders …and many others
• Exotics ward for birds reptiles and amphibia. Ultrasound, Radiography, Endoscopy, Microsurgery, Radiosurgery and endoscopic surgery coming soon!

Benefits:

• Around an hour to London / Bristol
  
• A large challenging caseload so you can be as good as you want to be
• Full support, always teaching and mentoring available
• Very friendly staff, and regular social events
• Coffee-making team all through the day!

Package:

• Sponsorship Visa available for the right vet
• Relocation Package available
• Salary 40k -60k pro rata
• Last min holiday days 2x days per year
• 28 Days Holiday including bank holidays
• Certificates funded and supported - Ideal for someone looking to expand exotics knowledge and gain a (paid for) Certificate in Zoological Medicine
• Professional fees paid - RCVS and BSAVA membership fees
• CPD Generous Allowance
• Workplace pension scheme
• Healthcare Scheme

About the Area

Andover, nestled on the river Anton, is a traditional market town at the apex of the beautiful Test Valley. With its attractive high street and narrow walk ways dating back to Saxon times most of the town's buildings are from the 18th century when it was an important stop over destination for coaches on their way to London, Southampton and Oxford.

Andover has extensive local amenities as well as major supermarkets, a cinema complex, arts and entertainment centre including a soon to open, state of the art swimming pool and leisure complex. There is a wide choice of affordable housing with good schools and family doctor surgeries nearby. The town has a mainline railway with a fast service to London Waterloo. Excellent road access is available with the M3, M4 and A303 all within easy reach.

The gently undulating Test Valley is the home to many picturesque villages and is perfect for nature lovers and dog walkers. Deer can often to be found grazing in the un-spoilt countryside and ancient byways of the Clarendon and Test Ways. The New Forest with its vast swathes of un-spoilt heath and woodland, where ponies, cattle and sheep roam free, is less than 30 miles away. It's a rambler or cyclist's dream! The local Anton and Test rivers offer some of the finest fly fishing in the UK.

Lovers of history can explore the rich history of the area at the Andover Museum and Museum of the Iron Age in the town centre, or the Museum of Army Flying in nearby Middle Wallop. The medieval city of Salisbury, whose cathedral boasts the tallest spire in England, has the world's oldest working mechanical clock and is the home of the Magna Carta, is only 18 miles away. The ancient prehistoric standing stones of Stonehenge are less than a half hour drive away. The historic cathedral city of Winchester and Portsmouth historic dockyard are also within easy reach.

For the young and adventurous there are plenty of other local activities on offer including Hawk Conservancy Trust, Paultons Park (with Peppa Pig World), the New Forest Water Park and TreeRunners zip line and treetop adventure park, all a short distance away. Not to forget the many delights of Finley Down Farm Park and Jungle Jungle soft play centre for younger family members.

In short Andover can offer a great location to live and work, and we would be delighted to be able to offer you the opportunity to join our team and have the chance to sample the delights of the Test Valley.

Must haves:

RCVS Registered & Qualified or soon to be.

Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Have excellent verbal / written communication skills

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