Recruitment Manager
Head Office
Reference: SUPP43
Salary: Circa £40k depending on experience
Due to further expansion, we are looking to recruit this new full-time role into our busy support office based in our beautiful, rural Oxfordshire offices.
Reporting to the Head of Recruitment your duties will include:
· Developing and maintaining a network of industry and professional contacts
· Developing manpower planning tools and workforce planning strategies within the surgeries including development of surgery succession plans
· Ensuring a strong pipeline of new partners are being delivered to the business
· Implementing strategies to promote Companion Care as an employer of choice within the industry and encouraging all applicants to explore the full range of opportunities within the business
· Managing sections of the recruitment & advertising budget and programme
· Developing creative cost-effective recruitment solutions and materials
· Management and attendance at national conferences, congresses and CPD events
· Ensuring legal compliance in all recruitment & selection activity
· Ensuring recruiters are trained in the use of internal recruitment and selection policies, procedures & terms and conditions
· Developing an effective pipeline of key talent potentially available for immediate hire as succession planning/vacancies dictate
· Keeping abreast of market trends and innovative recruiting techniques in order to be competitive in state-of-the-art recruitment practices
· Developing and managing the Companion Care career site to best reflect the brand and culture, and attract a high calibre of applicants
· Working with the regional operations teams to establish vacancy requirements and to ensure vacancy progress whilst striving to reduce our time to hire
The ideal candidate will have outstanding experience in the field of resourcing and demonstrate first rate knowledge of modern resourcing tools and best practice including social media.
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Operations Manager - North
Head Office
Reference: SUPP44
Salary: Up to £42k + car + bonus
A unique opportunity to join a rapidly expanding and highly successful veterinary group.
Companion Care currently operates over 80 veterinary surgeries and is rapidly expanding throughout the UK within the well known “Pets at Home” stores and also in standalone locations. In order to continue our growth we are looking for a full time field based Operations Manager to manage some of our established surgeries in the North.
Reporting to the Head of Operations, the successful candidate will join a dynamic operations team backed up by an industry leading support team providing a full range of business services and training.
The successful candidate will have a proven commercial track record in delivering results in operations management or within the veterinary profession. This role is ideal for a commercially astute leader with excellent communication and influencing skills who is looking for a fantastic career opportunity with a secure and rapidly growing organisation.
You will need to possess a full UK Driving licence and will be required to stay away from home on occasion so mobility and flexibility are essential.
We offer an excellent employment package including company pension scheme and exclusive discounts for all team members.
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HR Advisor - Maternity Cover
Head Office
Reference: SUPP45
We are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join our busy HR team at our rural offices in Oxfordshire to cover maternity leave.
This is a generalist role and you will therefore need to be of graduate calibre and CIPD qualified. A strong generalist background along with a working knowledge of UK employment law is essential.
The main purpose of the role is to deliver an effective generalist HR service to a specific region. Initially you will be required to implement a new HR software system therefore previous experience of this would be advantageous.
Key responsibilities include:
- Implement HR strategy to ensure the provision of professional HR advice to employees on HR policies, procedures and terms and conditions of employment
- Coach, support and influence areas of the business in the application of HR policies and practices
- Provide advice and guidance on HR issues
- Ensure effective communication with employees
- Promoting HR best practice
- Present complex HR issues in a clear and concise manner
- Assist the HR Manager and relevant employees on HR issues
- Awareness of the impact of employment legislation changes
- Coordinate recruitment and selection activity
- Involvement in project teams promoting HR best practice and sound innovation in dealing with challenging situations
- Support Learning and Development activity by working with the Learning and Development team
- Ad hoc project work
The successful candidate will be confident, enthusiastic, approachable, flexible, resilient, have excellent communication skills, and be able to work well in a fast-changing environment.
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Veterinary Surgeon
Andover
Reference: ANDO1
Come and be a part of a brand new venture! We are opening a brand new small animal practice based in Andover and are looking for professional individuals who wish to be part of a new and vibrant team.
The bright, spacious, air-conditioned surgery will be built to industry leading standards and have state of the art equipment including digital X-ray and in-house laboratory facilities.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon with at least 3 years experience to join our new, well equipped and friendly practice. The ideal candidate should be able to show competence in all routine soft tissue surgery and have a bias towards medicine skills. Exprience with rabbits, exotics and birds is essential. An interest in ultrasonography and radiography would be beneficial but not essential.
The position is part time but can be flexible and will not involve OOH.
We offer an excellent employment package including funded CPD, RCVS subscription and BVA membership, company pension scheme and exclusive discounts for all team members.
If you would like to join our winning team and you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then we would love to hear from you.
POSITION TO START IN MAY 2012.
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Veterinary Surgeon
Ashford
Reference: ASHF8
We are looking for an enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon with at least 2 years experience to work part time with our friendly team of 2 Vets and 2 RVN’s. The ideal candidate will be confident with sole charge, general surgery and emergency procedures. The position is part time but flexible, will include weekends on a rota basis and will not involve OOH.
We offer an excellent employment package including funded CPD, RCVS and BVA membership, company pension scheme and exclusive discounts for all team members.
If you would like to join our winning team and you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then we would love to hear from you.
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Veterinary Surgeon
Ashford
Reference: ASHF9
We are looking for an enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon with at least 2 years experience to work full time with our friendly team of 2 Vets and 2 RVN’s. The ideal candidate will be confident with sole charge, general surgery and emergency procedures. The position will include weekends on a rota basis but will not involve OOH.
An interest in Ultrasound and/or Orthopaedics would be beneficial but not essential.
We offer an excellent employment package including funded CPD, RCVS and BVA membership, company pension scheme and exclusive discounts for all team members.
If you would like to join our winning team and you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then we would love to hear from you.
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Veterinary Surgeon
Ayr
Reference: AYR1
We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon for a brand new, standalone, surgery opening in Ayr in November 2011.
The position will be part time, in the first instance, working approximately 2 days per week and weekends on a rota basis but as the practice grows there is a real possibility of those hours becoming full time. There will be no OOH involved with this role but it will involve working sole charge.
This position is unique. The succesful candidate will be joining a brand new practice equipped with new and modern facilities supported by a dediciated nursing team. There is the opportunity to help the practice develop and grow, new and innovative ideas to help support this will be welcomed!
The successful candidate must be confident with all routine procedures and basic emergencies, advanced skills are desirable. They will also be competent with routine internal medicine and diagnostics tools.
In return we can offer a supportive and friendly working environment together with career progression and the opportunity to make a real contribution towards a new and developing practice. Benefits include a competitive salary package; funded CPD & professional memberships, pension scheme plus many more!
If you would like to be part of a brand new venture and you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then we would love to hear from you!
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Veterinary Surgeon
Basildon
Reference: BASL3
We are recruiting a part time Veterinary Surgeon with a minimum of 2 years experience to join our friendly and happy teams in our surgeries in Basildon and Southend.
Hours will be split across both surgeries with weekends on a 1 in 3 rota basis. There are no OOH with this position but there will be sole charge at the weekends.
Routine soft tissue and dentistry skills are essential for the successful candidate. Radiography, ultrasound and lab skills are also required. Advanced Surgery and Medicine skills are desireable but not essential.
Candidates must be passionate about outstanding pet healthcare and excellent customer service.
We offer an excellent employment package including funded CPD, RCVS and BVA membership, company pension scheme and exclusive discounts for all team members.
If you would like to join our winning team and you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then we would love to hear from you.
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Veterinary Surgeon
Bolton-Horwich
Reference: BOLT11
Start Date: 01-Mar-2012
MATERNITY COVER
We are looking for a condident Veterinary Surgeon to join us on a part time basis working Tuesdays 12.30pm to 7pm, Wednesdays 9am to 7pm and weekends (Saturdays 9am-5pm and Sundays 11am to 4pm) on a 1 in 3 basis. This position is fixed term to cover maternity leave but may become permanent.
There will be no OOH but the susccesful candidate will work periods of sole charge at the weeekends and occasionally during the week. Flexibility would also be advantageous to be able to cover periods of annual leave and sickness.
The successful candidate will be a competent surgeon with a good level of experience in all routine procedures and basic emergencies. They will also be confident with routine internal medicine and diagnostics tools. They will, ideally, have some exotics experience too.
Benefits include a competitive salary package; funded CPD & professional memberships, pension scheme plus many more!
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Veterinary Surgeon
Bristol Filton
Reference: BRIS11
We are looking for a part time Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly team in our small animal surgery in Bristol Filton to start as soon as possible.
The hours will be a full day on a Monday, half day on a Friday and weekends will be on a 1 in 3 rota basis. There will be no OOH involved.
The ideal candidate must be competent in routine operations and have a good knowledge of medicine and diagnostic skills as this position will involve working sole charge.
We offer an excellent employment package including funded CPD, RCVS and BVA membership, company pension scheme and exclusive discounts for all team members.
If you would like to join our winning team and you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then we would love to hear from you.
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Surgery Receptionist
Broadstairs
Reference: BROA10
We are looking for an enthusiastic and professional individual to join our team as a Receptionist.
The hours are part time (approx 30 hours per week) and will include weekends on a rota basis.
The successful candidate will be confident and able to interact with our clients providing a consistently high level of service. They will, ideally, also have previous Receptionist experience though this is not essential as training will be provided.
By joining Companion Care, you will be part of a team dedicated to providing excellent standards of client and animal care. This is a hands-on role in a small team so the ideal candidate will need to be adaptable, flexible and willing to work at all levels.
As you would expect from the market leader in small animal veterinary care we offer a great package and benefits for everyone including; competitive salary, a company pension, healthcare and a full range of exclusive discounts – including 20% off at Pets at Home.
If you would like to join our winning team and you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then we would love to hear from you.
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Veterinary Surgeon
Camborne
Reference: CAMBO1
Come and be a part of a brand new venture! We are opening a brand new small animal practice based in Camborne, Cornwall and are looking for professional individuals who wish to be part of a new and vibrant team.
The bright, spacious, air-conditioned surgery will be built to industry leading standards and have state of the art equipment including digital X-ray and in-house laboratory facilities.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon with at least 3 years experience to join our new, well equipped and friendly practice. The ideal candidate should be able to show competence in all routine soft tissue surgery.
We will consider full time, part time and JVP opportunities and can be flexible. The position will not involve OOH but you will be required to work sole charge from time to time.
We offer an excellent employment package including funded CPD, RCVS subscription and BVA membership, company pension scheme and exclusive discounts for all team members.
If you would like to join our winning team and you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then we would love to hear from you.
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Veterinary Nurse
Cambridge Beehive
Reference: CAMBH02
Come and be a part of a brand new venture! We are opening a brand new small animal practice based in Cambridge Beehive and are looking for professional individuals who wish to be part of a new and vibrant team.
We are looking for fully qualified RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurses who have a range of experience. As part of a supportive and friendly team you will be self motivated individuals with a ‘can-do’ attitude, taking pride in delivering excellent customer service and will understand the importance of team work. The hours will be full-time including weekends on a rota basis.
We offer an excellent employment package including funded CPD and RCVS registration, company pension scheme and exclusive discounts for all team members.
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Veterinary Surgeon
Cardiff
Reference: CARD8
A Full time Veterinary Surgeon is required to join friendly team at our well established small animal surgery based in Cardiff.
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years experience as there will be periods of sole charge. There are no OOH involved with the position. The hours will be 40 per week on average based on a 4 days per week and weekends on a 1 in 3 rota basis.
The successful candidate will possess basic surgery skills including spays and castrations, routine medicine skills. Orthopeadic skills would also be beneficial.
This position is to start at the end of March 2012.
We offer an excellent employment package including funded CPD, RCVS and BVA membership, company pension scheme and exclusive discounts for all team members.
If you would like to join our winning team and you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then we would love to hear from you.
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Veterinary Nurse
Chesterfield
Reference: CHES13
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to join us in our small animal practice located in Chesterfield. We will consider applications from those wanting to work both full and part time but the position is full time working 40 hours per week. The shift patterns are either 8am to 4pm, 8.30am to 4.30pm or 12pm to 8pm. The successful candidate will be required to work weekends on a 1 in 3 rota basis, there will be no OOH involved with this role.
The successful applicant will be a fully qualified veterinary nurse registered with the RCVS and will be keen to help run our nurse clinics. By joining Companion Care, you will be part of a team dedicated to providing excellent standards of client and animal care.
This is a hands-on role so the ideal candidate will need to be adaptable and flexible. If you would like to join our winning team and you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then we would love to hear from you.
As you would expect from the market leader in small animal veterinary care we offer a great package and benefits for everyone including; competitive salary, a company pension, healthcare and a full range of exclusive discounts – including 20% off at Pets at Home.
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Veterinary Nurse
Chingford
Reference: CHIN17
We are looking for a Full-Time Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team of 2 Vets and 3 Nurses at our small animal practice in Chingford.
A range of experience will be considered for this position, including New Graduates.
The successful candidate will have a ‘can-do’ attitude, taking pride in delivering excellent customer service and will understand the importance of team work.
The position is full time including weekends on a rota basis (1 in 3) and there is no OOH work required for this role.
Benefits include a competitive salary package (£20,000 - £22,000 DOE), funded CPD & professional memberships, 20% discount in Pets at Home Stores, career development, a pension scheme plus many more!
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Veterinary Surgeon
Chingford
Reference: CHIN17
A Full time Veterinary Surgeon is required for our growing small animal Practice in Chingford.
There may be sole charge at times and so a minimum of 2 years qualified experience would be ideal. The hours will be 40 per week on average with weekends on a 1 in 3 rota basis. There are no OOH involved with this position.
The successfull candidate will posess sound basic surgery, diagnostic and medicine skills. Advanced surgery skills would be advantageous but not essential.
We offer an excellent employment package including funded CPD, RCVS and BVA membership, company pension scheme and exclusive discounts for all team members.
If you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then we would love to hear from you.
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Veterinary Surgeon
Colchester
Reference: COLC4
We are an established small animal practice located in Colchester and we are seeking an experienced and competent clinician, who is confident with routine surgery and working periods of sole charge.
This position is full-time and will include weekends on a 1 in 3 rota basis, there will be no OHH with this role.
The successful candidate will be confident with routine surgery - spays and neutering and, ideally, will have previous experience in orthopaedics although is not essential.
In return we can offer a friendly and supportive working environment, career development as well as a great package including funded CPD, professional membership and exclusive discounts (including 20% discount in Pets at Home Stores).
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Veterinary Surgeon
Croydon
Reference: CROY4
Come and be a part of our brand new practice! We are opening a brand new small animal practice based in Croydon.
This bright, spacious and air-conditioned surgery will be built to industry leading standards and have state of the art equipment including digital x-ray machines, ultrasound machine with colour flow doppler, in-house laboratory equipment, blood pressure monitors and many more.
We are seeking a friendly and competent clinician with at least 3 years experience and excellent communications skills, who is confident with all routine soft tissue surgeries and who possesses good diagnostic skills. The ideal candidate should have experience in emergency procedures as this is a sole charge position.
We offer a friendly and supportive team with great developmental opportunities and as a new practice, we are open to your opinions and contributions as we strive to grow.
The position is on a part time basis working 20-25 hours a week and 1:3 weekends. There are no out of hours.
We offer an excellent employment package including funded CPD, RCVS and BVA membership, company pension scheme and exclusive discounts for all team members.
If you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then we would love to hear from you.
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Veterinary Surgeon
Dunstable
Reference: DUNS5
We are looking for an enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon with at least 2 years experience to join our well equipped and friendly practice in Dunstable on a full time basis.
The role will involve occassional sole charge on weekdays and weekends. There is no OOH. The successful candidate should have basic surgery skills. Advanced surgical skills not necessary but a candidate with surgical bias would be preferable.
We offer an excellent employment package including funded CPD, RCVS and BVA membership, company pension scheme and exclusive discounts for all team members.
If you would like to join our winning team and you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then we would love to hear from you.
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Veterinary Surgeon
Exeter
Reference: EXET8
We are looking for an experienced Weekend Veterinary Surgeon to work alongside our competent Veterinary Nurse and Receptionist at our busy small animal practice in Exeter.
The ideal candidate will be confident with sole charge, general surgery and emergency procedures and be able to provide a high standard of care to our clients.
The hours will be 9am – 5:30pm on Saturdays and 10:30am – 4:30pm on Sundays. There are no OOH involved.
We offer an excellent employment package including funded CPD, RCVS and BVA membership, company pension scheme and exclusive discounts for all team members.
If you would like to join us then we would love to hear from you!
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Veterinary Surgeon
Fareham
Reference: FAREC3
Part-time Veterinary Surgeon required to join our expanding team. The position is flexible and can be based across the Fareham, Collingwood and Portsmouth surgeries. Hours will involve around 18 hours on weekdays at our Fareham surgery and weekends on a rota basis in any of the three surgeries. The will be no OOH involved. There will be periods of Sole Charge, so ideally a minimum of 2-3 years qualified. Routine soft tissue and routine medicine skills essential. Radiography and ultrasonography skills would be useful.
We offer an excellent employment package including funded CPD, RCVS and BVA membership, company pension scheme and exclusive discounts for all team members.
If you would like to join our winning team and you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then we would love to hear from you.
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Veterinary Surgeon
Farnborough
Reference: FARNB1
Come and be a part of a brand new venture! We are opening a brand new small animal practice based in Farnborough, Hampshire and are looking for professional individuals who wish to be part of a new and vibrant team.
The bright, spacious, air-conditioned surgery will be built to industry leading standards and have state of the art equipment including digital X-ray and in-house laboratory facilities.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon with at least 3 years experience to join our new, well equipped and friendly practice. The ideal candidate will be competent with sole charge, general surgery and emergency procedures. The position is part time but flexible, will include weekends on a rota basis and will not involve OOH.
We offer an excellent employment package including funded CPD, RCVS and BVA membership, company pension scheme and exclusive discounts for all team members.
If you would like to join our winning team and you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then we would love to hear from you.
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Surgery Receptionist
Farnborough
Reference: FARNB5
We are looking for an enthusiastic and professional individual to join our team as Receptionist. The hours are part time, 25 hours a week, including some evenings and weekends on a rota basis.
The successful candidate will possess previous customer service experience, need to be confident and able to interact with our clients providing a consistently high level of service. They will, ideally, also have previous Receptionist experience though this is not essential as training will be provided.
By joining Companion Care, you will be part of a team dedicated to providing excellent standards of client and animal care. This is a hands-on role in a small team so the ideal candidate(s) will need to be adaptable, flexible and willing to work at all levels.
As you would expect from the market leader in small animal veterinary care we offer a great package and benefits for everyone including; competitive salary, a company pension, healthcare and a full range of exclusive discounts – including 20% off at Pets at Home.
If you would like to join our winning team and you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then we would love to hear from you.
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Veterinary Surgeon
Farnham
Reference: FARN01
Come and be a part of a brand new venture! We are opening a brand new small animal practice based in Farnham and are looking for professional individuals who wish to be part of a new and vibrant team.
The bright, spacious, air-conditioned surgery will be built to industry leading standards and have state of the art equipment including digital X-ray and in-house laboratory facilities.
We require a part time Veterinary Surgeon with at least 3 years experience to join our new Surgery in Farnham. The successful candidate must be competent with sole charge and routine surgery. There will be no OOH and weekends on a rota basis.
We offer an excellent employment package including funded CPD, RCVS and BVA membership, company pension scheme and exclusive discounts for all team members.
If you would like to join our winning team and you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then we would love to hear from you.
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Veterinary Nurse
Farnham
Reference: FARN02
Come and be a part of a brand new venture! We are opening a brand new small animal practice based in Farnham and are looking for professional individuals who wish to be part of a new and vibrant team.
The bright, spacious, air-conditioned surgery will be built to industry leading standards and have state of the art equipment including digital X-ray and in-house laboratory facilities.
We are seeking fully qualified RCVS registered Veterinary Nurses who have a range of experience. As part of a supportive and friendly team you will be self motivated individuals with a ‘can-do’ attitude, taking pride in delivering excellent customer service and will understand the importance of team work. The hours will be full-time (part time considered) including weekends on a rota basis, but, will not involve OOH.
We offer an excellent employment package including funded CPD, RCVS membership, company pension scheme and exclusive discounts for all team members.
If you would like to join our winning team and you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then we would love to hear from you.
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Veterinary Surgeon
Harlow
Reference: HARL22
A full time Veterinary Surgeon is required to join our friendly team of 5 Vets and 8 Nurses in our busy small animal surgery in Harlow.
The hours will be 40 hours average per week with weekends on a 1 in 4 rota basis. There will be periods of sole charge and OOH cover involved with this role.
The ideal candidate will have excellent neuter and basic surgery skills, basic diagnostic skills, and good medicine skills. We will consider a range of experience.
We offer an excellent employment package including funded CPD, RCVS and BVA membership, company pension scheme and exclusive discounts for all team members.
If you would like to join our winning team and you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then we would love to hear from you.
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Veterinary Nurse
Hove
Reference: HOVE2
Come and be a part of a brand new venture! We are opening a brand new small animal practice based in Hove and are looking for professional individuals who wish to be part of a new and vibrant team.
The bright, spacious, air-conditioned surgery will be built to industry leading standards and have state of the art equipment including digital X-ray and in-house laboratory facilities.
We are seeking fully qualified RCVS registered Veterinary Nurses who have a range of experience. The ability to work as part of a team is essential as is the commitment to providing excellent standards of animal and client care. The hours will be full-time including weekends on a rota basis. We will also consider part time hours.
We offer an excellent employment package including funded CPD, RCVS and BVA membership, company pension scheme and exclusive discounts for all team members.
If you would like to join our winning team and you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then we would love to hear from you.
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Veterinary Surgeon
Huddersfield
Reference: HUDD4
We are an established small animal practice located in Huddersfield. We are seeking an experienced and competent clinician, someone who is confident with routine surgery and working periods of sole charge.
This position is full-time and will include weekends on a 1 in 3 rota basis, there will be no OHH with this role. The successful candidate will be confident with routine surgery - spays and neutering and, ideally, will have previous experience in orthopaedics although is not essential. We would welcome applications from candidates with a surgical bias but this is not essential.
In return we can offer a friendly and supportive working environment, career development as well as a great package including funded CPD, professional membership and exclusive discounts (including 20% discount in Pets at Home Stores).
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Veterinary Surgeon
Huntingdon
Reference: HUNT5
We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our brand new, small animal surgery in Huntingdon.
The position is part time, in the first instance, working approximately 2 days per week and weekends on a rota basis but as the practice grows there is a real possibility of those hours becoming full time. There will be no OOH involved with this role but it will involve working sole charge.
This position is unique. The succesful candidate will be joining a brand new practice equipped with new and modern facilities supported by a dediciated nursing team. There is the opportunity to help the practice develop and grow, new and innovative ideas to help support this will be welcomed!
The successful candidate must have the relevant experience to be able to cope with any emergency situation as it arises and working sole charge. They will also be competent with routine internal medicine and diagnostics tools.
In return we can offer a supportive and friendly working environment together with career progression and the opportunity to make a real contribution towards a new and developing practice. Benefits include a competitive salary package; funded CPD & professional memberships, pension scheme plus many more!
If you would like to be part of a brand new venture and you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then we would love to hear from you!
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Veterinary Nurse
Kings Lynn
Reference: KING5
We are a small animal practice located in Kings Lynn, our team of 2.5 Vets and 2 RVNs and are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join us. The successful candidate will be self motivated with a ‘can-do’ attitude, taking pride in delivering excellent customer service and will understand the importance of team work.
We can offer you a friendly, welcoming and supportive team with a solid structure in place to help you get the most out of your veterinary career.
The position is full time including weekends on a rota basis (1 in 4) there may be some OOH work required for this role. An interest in nurse training would also be desirable.
Benefits include a competitive salary package; funded CPD & professional memberships, career development, 20% discount in Pets at Home Stores, a pension scheme plus many more!
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Veterinary Surgeon
Kings Lynn
Reference: KING6
We are an established small animal practice located in Kings Lynn and we are seeking an experienced and competent clinician, who is confident with routine surgery and working periods of sole charge.
This position is full-time and will include weekends on a rota basis, there will be OHH with this role.
The successful candidate will be confident with routine surgery - spays and neutering and, ideally, will have previous experience in orthopaedics although is not essential.
In return we can offer a friendly and supportive working environment, career development as well as a great package including funded CPD, professional membership and exclusive discounts (including 20% discount in Pets at Home Stores).
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Veterinary Nurse
Leicester Fosse Park
Reference: LEIC6
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to join us in our small animal practice located in Leicester. We will consider applications from those wanting to work both full and part time but the position is full time working 40 hours per week. The successful candidate will be required to work weekends on a 1 in 3 rota basis, there will be no OOH involved with this role.
The ideal applicant will be a fully qualified veterinary nurse registered with the RCVS and will be keen to help run our nurse and weight clinics. By joining Companion Care, you will be part of a team dedicated to providing excellent standards of client and animal care.
This is a hands-on role so the ideal candidate will need to be adaptable and flexible. If you would like to join our winning team and you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then we would love to hear from you.
As you would expect from the market leader in small animal veterinary care we offer a great package and benefits for everyone including; competitive salary, a company pension, healthcare and a full range of exclusive discounts – including 20% off at Pets at Home.
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Veterinary Surgeon
Maidstone
Reference: MAID10
We are looking for a competent Veterinary Surgeon with a minimum of 6 months experience to join our friendly team at our established small animal practice in Maidstone.
The successful candidate will possess basic routine surgery including soft tissue, spays and neutering, diagnostic and medicine skills. They will need to be a team player, be self motivated, considerate and flexible with their working hours.
The hours are full time with weekends on a rota basis. The ideal candidate will be confident with sole charge as this will be involved for 1 or 2 days per week. There are no OOH included in this role.
We offer an excellent employment package including funded CPD, RCVS and BVA membership, company pension scheme and exclusive discounts for all team members.
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Veterinary Surgeon
Norwich Longwater
Reference: NORW5
We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our brand new small animal practice in Norwich - Longwater from May 2011. This position is partl time working weekends only.
The successful candidate will need to be confident working periods of sole charge, be self motivated and, ideally, will have expereince with ultrasound and endoscope. As the successsful candidate you would also be expected to be confident with routine surgery, spays and neutering and some orthopaedics.
We offer an excellent employment package including funded CPD & professional membership, company pension scheme and exclusive discounts for all team members.
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Veterinary Nurse
Norwich Sprowston
Reference: NORW11
We are in search of a Registered Veterinary Nurse with excellent communication skills, enthusiasm and a passion for their job.
They must have a love for puppies, kittens and clients of all ages, and they will need to take an active role in giving impartial advice to clients, performing nurse clinics, taking and running laboratory samples and monitoring anaesthetics.
Our friendly and supportive team of 6 nurses and 6 vets works closely together, each pitching in wherever necessary. This is a full-time position (40hrs per week) working 1-in-4 weekends, and does not involve out of hours. Applications from those wanting to work part time will also be considered.
As you would expect from the market leader in small animal veterinary care we offer a great employment package including; competitive salary, funded CPD, RCVS and BVNA membership, company pension, healthcare and a full range of exclusive discounts – including 20% off at Pets at Home.
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Veterinary Nurse
Oldham
Reference: OLDH5
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to join us in our small animal practice located in Oldham. We will consider applications from those wanting to work both full and part time. The successful candidate will be required to work weekends on a 1 in 4 rota basis.
The successful applicant will be a fully qualified veterinary nurse registered with the RCVS. By joining Companion Care, you will be part of a team dedicated to providing excellent standards of client and animal care.
This is a hands-on role so the ideal candidate will need to be adaptable and flexible. If you would like to join our winning team and you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then we would love to hear from you.
As you would expect from the market leader in small animal veterinary care we offer a great package and benefits for everyone including; competitive salary, a company pension, healthcare and a full range of exclusive discounts – including 20% off at Pets at Home.
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Veterinary Nurse
Orpington
Reference: ORPI1
A full time RVN is required for our small and friendly team in Orpington for a period of Maternity Cover.
The ideal candidate will have approx 2 years experience as there will be sole charge involved in a Nursing capacity.
The rota and pay are to be negotiated however, the average hours per week will equate to 40. There are no OOH involved.
The candidate will be required to perform Schedule 3 duties and vaccinations, use of microscope, digital x ray and ultrasound to assist the Veterinary Surgeon will be part of the role and they should be happy to handle exotics and small furries. An interest in Nurse clinics and Student Nurse Training would also be desirable.
The ability to work as part of a team is essential as is the commitment to providing excellent standards of animal and client care.
We offer an excellent employment package including funded CPD, RCVS Membership, company pension scheme and exclusive discounts for all team members.
If you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then we would love to hear from you.
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Veterinary Surgeon
Poole
Reference: POOL8
Based on the South Coast of England in Poole, we are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Veterinary Surgeon to join our busy small animal practice.
The ideal candidate will work with us to provide an excellent customer service to our client base. The hours for this position are full time (40 hours per week) including weekends on a rota basis.
You will have experience of routine surgery, soft tissue, spays and neutering, be an effective communicator, enjoy working closely with the surgery team and our clients. We are looking for someone who can help drive the business and commit to our high standards of pet healthcare.
We offer an excellent employment package including funded CPD and RCVS & BVA membership, benefits package, discount at Pets at Home Stores, company pension scheme and exclusive discounts for all team members.
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Veterinary Surgeon
Portsmouth
Reference: PORT10
We are looking for a full time Veterinary Surgeon for our well established surgery in Portsmouth.
A minimum of 2 years qualified experience would be ideal as there will be sole charge work at the weekend.
The hours are full time based on 4 weekdays worked per week with Saturdays on a 3 in 8 rota and Sundays on a 2 in 8 rota. There are no OOH involved in this position.
The successful candidate should have basic surgery skills including soft tissue surgery and dentistry for cats, dogs and rabbits. Radiography, Ultrasonography and endoscopy skills would be useful. Medicine skills at general practitioner level is essential.
Please note that the successful candidate may be requred to work at Companion Care Fareham Ltd and Companion Care Fareham Collingwood Ltd on occassion.
We offer an excellent employment package including funded CPD, RCVS and BVA membership, company pension scheme and exclusive discounts for all team members.
If you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then we would love to hear from you.
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Veterinary Surgeon
Reading
Reference: READ1
We are looking for a professional Veterinary Surgeon with at least 3 years experience to join our well equipped and friendly practice. The ideal candidate will be confident with sole charge, general surgery and emergency procedures. The position is full time and will include weekends on a rota basis and will not involve OOH. Part time hours may be considered.
The ability to work as part of a team is essential as is the commitment to providing excellent standards of animal and client care.
We offer an excellent employment package including funded CPD, RCVS and BVA membership, company pension scheme and exclusive discounts for all team members.
If you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then we would love to hear from you.
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Veterinary Surgeon
Redhill
Reference: REDH9
We are looking for a Weekend Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team of 2 vets and 2 nurses.
The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years experience as the position will involve working sole charge. The hours will be 14 per weekend worked which can be in a 1 in 2 or a 1 in 3 rota basis depending on the preference of the successful candidate.
By joining Companion Care, you will be part of a team dedicated to providing excellent standards of client and animal care.
As you would expect from the market leader in small animal veterinary care we offer a great employment package including; competitive salary, funded CPD, RVCS and BVA membership, company pension, healthcare and a full range of exclusive discounts – including 20% off at Pets at Home.
For more details on this great opportunity please call the practice on 01737 231480 and ask for James. To apply for this position, please apply online or email direct to recruitment@companioncare.co.uk
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Veterinary Surgeon
Romford
Reference: ROMF18
We require a full time Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly team of 6 vets and 8 Nurses.
The hours will be 40 per week on average with no OOH or sole charge involved with this role. Weekends will be on a 1 in 5 rota basis.
The successful candidate should be confident with routine surgery and unltrasound experience would be of great value to the surgery. We are ideally looking for someone with a specific interest in internal medicine.
We offer an excellent employment package including funded CPD, RCVS and BVA membership, company pension scheme and exclusive discounts for all team members.
If you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then we would love to hear from you.
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Veterinary Surgeon
Salisbury
Reference: SALI10
We are a small animal practice located in Salisbury and we are looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join us either on a full or part time basis, this will include weekends on a 1 in 3 rota . There will also be some sole charge working.
The sucessful applicant will be experienced in routine procedures i.e. soft tissue etc, experience in orthopaedics would also be advantageous, and will also be familiar with radiography, blood tests and biopsy and be confident to carry out clinical work up of medicine cases.
If you are passionate about providing outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then we would love to hear from you.
As you would expect from the market leader in small animal veterinary care we offer a great package and benefits for everyone including; competitive salary, funded CPD and professional memberships, a company pension, healthcare and a full range of exclusive discounts – including 20% off at Pets at Home.
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Veterinary Nurse
Salisbury
Reference: SALI13
We are looking for a fully qualified RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse and will consider a range of experience.
Weekends will be on a 1 in 3 rota. OOH involved are to be discussed at interview.
As part of a supportive and friendly team you will be a self motivated individual with a ‘can-do’ attitude, taking pride in delivering excellent customer service and will understand the importance of team work.
We offer an excellent employment package including funded CPD and RCVS registration, company pension scheme and exclusive discounts for all team members.
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Veterinary Nurse
Slough
Reference: SLOU5
We are looking for a Full Time Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team in Slough.
The rota will include 1 in 3 weekends, with no OOH and no sole charge.
The ability to work as part of a team is essential as is the commitment to providing excellent standards of animal and client care.
We offer an excellent employment package including funded CPD, RCVS and BVA membership, company pension scheme and exclusive discounts for all team members.
If you would like to join our winning team and you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then we would love to hear from you.
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Veterinary Surgeon
Slough
Reference: SLOU6
We are looking for a professional Veterinary Surgeon with at least 2 years experience to join our well equipped and friendly practice. The ideal candidate will be confident with sole charge and be competent in basic general surgery. The position is full time and will include weekends on a rota basis. There will be no OOH.
We offer an excellent employment package including funded CPD, RCVS and BVA membership, company pension scheme and exclusive discounts for all team members.
If you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then we would love to hear from you.
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Surgery Receptionist
Southampton
Reference: SOUT15
We are looking for an enthusiastic and professional individual to join our team as a Receptionist.
The hours are part time (approx 25 hours per week + holiday cover where required) with weekends on a 1 in 3 rota basis.
The successful candidate will have previous reception experience and be confident when dealing with our clients and members of the public. Competent IT skills would also be advantageous but training will be provided.
As you would expect from the market leader in small animal veterinary care we offer a great package and benefits for everyone including; competitive salary, a company pension, healthcare and a full range of exclusive discounts – including 20% off at Pets at Home.
If you would like to join our winning team and you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then we would love to hear from you.
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Veterinary Nurse
Speke
Reference: LSPEK71
Start Date: 23-Jan-2012
End Date: 27-Jan-2012
Locum Veterinary Nurse needed in Speke
QVN
No Sole Charge, No OOH
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Veterinary Surgeon
Stratford-Upon-Avon
Reference: STRA6
We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our small animal practice in Stratford Upon Avon. This position is part time working weekends only on a 1 in 3 basis. The hours will be Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 10.30am to 4pm, there are no OOH with this position.
The successful candidate will be working sole charge and so will need to be confident alone, they will be self motivated and, ideally, will have expereince with ultrasound and endoscope. As the successsful candidate you would also be expected to be confident with routine surgery, spays and neutering and some orthopaedics.
We offer an excellent employment package including funded CPD & professional membership, company pension scheme and exclusive discounts for all team members.
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Veterinary Surgeon
Tamworth
Reference: TAMW7
We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate individual to join our small animal practice located in theTamworth. We are a team of 3 Vets and 4 Nurses and are looking for an additional part time Vet to work with us one day per week and weekends on a 1 in 3 rota basis.
The successful candidate will be working periods of sole charge and therefore must be competent to work alone. Salary is dependent on experience. There are no OOH with this position.
We are looking for someone who is confident with routine ops and using diagnostic equipment including ultrasound, x-ray and blood.
We offer an excellent employment package including career development, funded CPD, RCVS and BVA membership, company pension scheme and exclusive discounts for all team members.
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Veterinary Nurse
Taunton
Reference: TAUN9
Full time experienced Veterinary Nurse required to join our team of 2 vets and 3 nurses.
The weekday hours are variable with a 1 in 3 weekend rota. There are no OOH or sole charge involved.
Medical Nursing experience is essential. The successful candidate will be required to perform Nurse clinics and puppy parties.
As part of a supportive and friendly team you will be self motivated individuals with a ‘can-do’ attitude, taking pride in delivering excellent customer service and will understand the importance of team work.
We offer an excellent employment package including funded CPD and RCVS registration, company pension scheme and exclusive discounts for all team members.
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Veterinary Surgeon
Truro
Reference: TRUR7
Truro is a beautiful, historic Market town based in Cornwall on the South West coast.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon with at least 3 years experience to join our well equipped and friendly small animal practice. The ideal candidate should be able to show competence in all routine soft tissue surgery.
We will consider full time, part time and JVP opportunities and can be flexible. The position will not involve OOH but you will be required to work sole charge from time to time.
We offer an excellent employment package including funded CPD, RCVS subscription and BVA membership, company pension scheme and exclusive discounts for all team members.
If you would like to join our winning team and you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then we would love to hear from you.
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Veterinary Surgeon
Tunbridge Wells
Reference: TUNB1
We are a successful small animal practice and we are looking for a highly motivated and forward-thinking Veterinary Surgeon to join our team.
The role will be part time or full time with weekends on a rota basis. There will be no OOH requirement for this position. The successful candidate will be confident and able to work periods of sole charge and will demonstrate a professional attitude towards helping develop the business.
We will also be keen to meet with applicants who would like to consider partnership opportunities at this surgery.
We offer an excellent employment package including funded CPD, RCVS and BVA membership, company pension scheme and exclusive discounts for all team members.
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Surgery Receptionist
Tunbridge Wells
Reference: TUNB8
We are looking for an enthusiastic and professional individual to join our team as Receptionist.
The hours can be either full time or part time and there will be weekends on a rota basis.
The successful candidate will be confident and able to interact with our clients providing a consistently high level of service. They will ideally, also have previous Receptionist experience though this is not essential as training will be provided.
By joining Companion Care, you will be part of a team dedicated to providing excellent standards of client and animal care.
This is a hands-on role in a small team so the ideal candidate will need to be adaptable, flexible and willing to work at all levels.
As you would expect from the market leader in small animal veterinary care we offer a great package and benefits for everyone including; competitive salary, a company pension, healthcare and a full range of exclusive discounts – including 20% off at Pets at Home.
If you would like to join our winning team and you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then we would love to hear from you.
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Veterinary Nurse
Woking
Reference: WOK18
We are seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team of 2.5 Vets and 4 RVN's on a full time basis in Woking. This position will include working weekends on a rota basis. There will be no OOH or sole charge involved.
We are looking for a range of experience, the ability to work as part of a team is essential as is the commitment to providing excellent standards of animal and client care.
The role will include participating in Nurse Clinics which will involve a large amount of client contact and there are opportunities to perform Schedule 3 Nursing if desired.
We offer an excellent employment package including funded CPD, RCVS and BVNA membership, company pension scheme and exclusive discounts for all team members.
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Veterinary Nurse
Worcester
Reference: WORC3
We are seeking a fully qualified RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse with a range of experience to join our friendly team in Worcester. This position is full time and does involve weekends on a rota basis (1 in 3) but does not involve OOH. The successful candidate will work Tuesday to Friday 8am to 7pm.
The ability to work as part of a team is essential as is the commitment to providing excellent standards of animal and client care.
We offer an excellent employment package including funded CPD, RCVS and BVA membership, company pension scheme and exclusive discounts for all team members.
If you would like to join us and you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then we would love to hear from you!
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