Looking for a role that’s a perfect fit?
Lynwood Vets have a fantastic opportunity for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly team based at our Wareham and Swanage branches in beautiful Dorset.
The Role:
This role is offered for a full-time Veterinary Surgeon; however we welcome and encourage all flexible working requests including child-friendly hours – please call to discuss what we can offer.
Standard full time involves working a 4-day week (same day off each week), With no out of hours cover as VetsNow are hosted in our Wimborne branch. Saturday mornings are on a shared rota, 8.30am- 12.30pm only.
We aim to prioritise having the flexibility to allow you to pursue your personal career goals and find a fulfilling position that suits your own skills and work-life balance.
The role will consist of some sole charge at a smaller branch surgery as well as working within a larger team. We pride ourselves on our collaborative and supportive atmosphere led by our Advanced Practitioners and approachable team leaders.
About us:
Lynwood Vets are a 5 branch, RCVS accredited group based on the South Coast. All branches work closely together, with frequent opportunities to get together both socially and professionally. Our Purbeck branches Wareham and Swanage are home to a fun, welcoming team of vets, nurses and client care with a thriving client base in a picturesque area of the country.
See more about our Purbeck branches here: https://vimeo.com/910416093?share=copy
Our Team:
The wider team at Lynwood work together with a collaborative approach to all our cases. We believe in promoting healthy and positive relationships between humans and animals in all aspects of our work, including with pet owners, charities, working dogs, and through animal welfare cases. Our shared aim is to provide the most appropriate veterinary care to our customers’ beloved pets, through working with them to understand their needs.
We are a friendly, forward-thinking, and supportive team of vets, nurses, and support team, and while we are proud of our diligence and integrity we love life outside of work too and put an onus on all team members having a work life balance that works for them.
We support regular out of work activities for the whole team including our legendary spring party!
What do the team say about working for Lynwood Vets?
“Lynwood has encouraged me throughout my journey as a veterinary surgeon offering the right balance between freedom of my own cases as well as the guidance and support from the rest of the team. There is the opportunity for growth and progress in your area of interest.” – J, vet and Lynwood team member for 20 years
“I started working for Lynwood about 30 years ago and never left! This practice offers to right mix of interesting work, ethics and client/patient care. Lynwood is open to new ways of working, for instance in a more sustainable way, which is important to me.” – M, part time vet
“The reasons why I like working at Lynwood…Friendly and skilled team in a beautiful part of the UK, with a nice client base.” – E, Lynwood vet for 13 years
“The best thing about Lynwood for me is working with a great team of people, where everyone is keen to help out & share their knowledge. It has been possible to develop my own areas of clinical interest, including studying for a certificate, whilst working in a friendly supportive environment.” – C, Full time Lynwood vet for 10 years
“Being part of Lynwood allows me to work to my own guiding principles of veterinary medicine and helps me to provide the very best patient and client care. I have been able to develop skills in my areas of interest and challenge myself where I have been less confident. Under the umbrella of the Vet Partners group, I feel supported clinically and personally, with easy access to so many helpful resources. I have been able to adapt my working pattern to the changing demands of family life without feeling compromised in either area. I have always felt that I am part of a truly supportive and progressive practice. I feel very lucky to be here!” – L, Lynwood vet for 6 years
Area:
Dorset is a classically beautiful and scenic place to live. From the breath-taking countryside to the rolling coastal cliffs, it is a place of contrast and natural beauty. There are miles of coastline to spend your days exploring including sandy beaches, imposing cliffs and if you are interested in water sports our harbours offer a huge variety of opportunities from yachting to open water swimming. There’s something for everyone in Dorset!
Away from the beaches we have impressive chalk down hills, lush river valleys and the woods of the precious New Forest on our doorstep. The rural skies are some of the darkest in England, great for stargazing and camping.
The local towns and cities of Salisbury, Southampton, Weymouth and Bournemouth offer great opportunities for cultural experiences, shopping and nights out. The area oozes history from every pore, from the Iron Age hill fort at Bradbury rings and Stonehenge, to Salisbury Cathedral and the classic stately home of Kingston Lacey.
There are direct trains to Southampton and London in under 2½ hours from Wareham, just within reach for a day trip but outside of the home counties commuter belt.
Our fantastic range of benefits includes (pro rata):
- Salary from £45,000 for the right candidate/dependent on experience
- 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
- £1750 CPD Allowance per annum
- Health Shield – wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments – from dentistry to sports massage
- RCVS Membership paid
- Two other membership subscriptions
- VDS cover
- Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
- Discounted veterinary fees
- My Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
- Cycle to Work scheme
- CPD/training support
- Company sick pay
- Colleague engagement survey
We encourage and support you to find your niche within Lynwood, and we are in an exciting phase of growth as a practice, and we would love you to be a part of it!
For more information/an informal chat or to apply please contact:
Charlotte Clark, Group Practice Manager – [email protected]
or – Janine Waldy, Clinical Director – [email protected]