Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon at the Animal Trust – Because Every Pet Deserves a Vet

Do you love being a vet but don’t feel rewarded? 
The Animal Trust might be the perfect employer for you 

Thank you for your interest in the Veterinary Surgeon position. We are on a mission to provide affordable veterinary care for people’s pets, especially those who are finding it hard to manage financially. Even before the current cost of living crisis, we know that there are many pet owners who are in distress because they can see their beloved friend needs help and they simply can’t afford the fees.

Owen Monie, our founding Vet, established the Animal Trust, because he passionately believes that no animal should suffer due to their owner’s financial hardship, which is why there are no consultation fees charged at any of our vet practices. There are no eligibility criteria, because we want to encourage people to bring their pets to us. Owners will only pay for any treatment at realistic prices, which are completely transparent and published on our website.

The Animal Trust is the only Community Interest Veterinary Group in the U.K who prioritise their staff, patients and owners’ welfare, rather than profit. Any profits are fed directly back into the Trust to provide career development and maintain the highest standard of care at the lowest possible price for our pet owners. We invest in our surgeries across our network and have access to expertise including in-house CT scanner, advanced orthopaedics and hip replacement specialists.

THE OPPORTUNITY & REWARDS OF BEING AN ANIMAL TRUST VET AT ELLESMERE PORT

• If you believe in our social mission you’ll fit right into our friendly, determined team.
• You will be treating animals that would otherwise not receive the care they deserve.
• We see more sick animals than other vet groups, so your caseload will be varied and interesting, with the opportunity to advance your emergency and critical care skills.
• The 24/7 surgery is equipped with the latest industry-standard technology to allow you to perform critical procedures, including CT and orthopaedic surgery.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN A VETERINARY SURGEON

• A highly experienced veterinary surgeon who wants to make a difference.
• A firm belief in our social mission – an ability to focus on the pets you save, who wouldn’t have normally been able to receive treatment, and a commitment to providing the highest possible standard of care for owners and their pets.
• You are naturally confident and enjoy the buzz of dealing with a fast-paced, busy
  caseload and environment.
• You are keen to grow your technical capability and be part of a large friendly, multi-skilled team.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Competitive salary up to £67,000 per year
• 6 weeks of holiday per year
• Private Health Care, 52 weeks Sickness Benefit and free Employee Assistance Programme
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Access to counselling support including mental health, financial and life counselling after 12 months service
• UK and International CPD funded to certificate level
• A collaborative culture
• The opportunity to progress into management positions across the group
• Varied, interesting and challenging career

“A job to restore your pride in being a Vet”  
Animal Trust Veterinary Surgeon more than 3 years

“A refreshing approach to Veterinary care that allows you to utilise and develop your skills. A genuine focus on providing good quality to your patients. Clear routes for career progression.”

Don’t meet every single requirement??Studies have shown that women and people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Animal Trust we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff.

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