Full time Veterinary Surgeon

 

Thornton Wright Equine are excited to recruit a full time Veterinary Surgeon to join our growing practice team. The successful candidate will ideally have at least two to three years of practical clinical experience in an equine practice or hospital setting, and an interest in all areas of first opinion work, including medicine cases, , lameness investigations and stud work. The role is based at the practice in Willoughton, Lincolnshire, 16 miles from the beautiful cathedral city of Lincoln.

 

Thornton Wright Equine are a proudly independent practice who provide veterinary services to clients in the counties of Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.  The caseload is busy, varied and interesting, and our clients include leisure, sports and professional competition horse owners. All ambulatory work is undertaken, including preventative healthcare, reproduction services, medical, orthopaedic, and poor performance investigations, and standing surgical procedures. We have clinic facilities and a good range of diagnostic equipment.  Our clinical team is supported by experienced, knowledgeable and proactive support staff who ensure the smooth running of the practice and your day!

 

 A commitment to delivering excellent veterinary services and providing reliable, confident and compassionate clinical care to our clients and their horses is essential.

 

The successful candidate will:

 

• Be registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
• Be committed to working in line with all RCVS and VMD requirements and positively and professionally represent the practice and profession.
• Demonstrate a commitment to delivering excellent care to all patients and clients.
• Join the one-in-four out of hours rota for evenings and weekends.
• Be committed to working as part of a small but growing team with excellent communication skills.
• Have strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and offer a flexible approach to a dynamic workload.
• Demonstate an inclusive, respectful and friendly attitude towards colleagues. 
• Hold a full UK Driving License.

 

In return we offer a friendly and supportive working environment within a growing independent  practice that is committed to delivering exceptional clinical services and developing its employees to their full potential. We focus on providing a sustainable work life balance and a collaborative and supportive culture.

 

We offer a flexible approach to working hours, including a condensed working week over four days if desired. We  offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

We support professional development with a generous allowance and paid time off to attend seminars.

For the right candidate we will also support certificate enrolment.  

We will pay your RCVS registration and BEVA membership fees.

A practice car will be provided for work use and by agreement could be available for private use.

Short term, shared accommodation may be available to support the relocation process.

 

To apply for this position please request an application form via email from the Practice Manager, Rachel Bell. rachel.bell@thorntonwrightequine.co.uk. For informal enquiries or to find out more about the practice and role offered please contact Rachel Bell or Director Rowan Wright  at rowan@thorntonwrightequine.co.uk.