
12 Month Fixed-Term Contract
Part-time: 2 days per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12-month fixed term contract to cover equal family leave within the surgical team at Eastcott Referrals.
The applicant would preferably be a European or American board certified (ECVS/ACVS) surgeon, we will also consider candidates who have completed an ECVS/ACVS accredited residency.
We have an incredibly talented, friendly and helpful team of specialist surgeons supported by specialists in Anaesthesia, Diagnostic Imaging, Soft Tissue Surgery, Internal Medicine, DOMFS, Neurology, Cardiology and Ophthalmology in a truly multi-disciplinary and collaborative hospital environment. Eastcott Referrals has excellent facilities with full MIS and IR capabilities and an excellent, interesting and diverse caseload. We have a well-established total hip replacement programme with experience of mentoring surgeons through the Biomedtrix accreditation programme.
Benefits
· 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave (pro-rata)
RCVS and VDS fees paid
· External CPD funded
· Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
· Career progression opportunities
· Staff discount schemes
· Life Assurance
· Enhanced sickness pay
· Enhanced equal family leave
· E-car salary sacrifice scheme
· Employer contribution pension scheme
· Wellness program including:
o Employee assistance program
o Eyecare voucher scheme
o Free annual Flu jab
o Cycle to work scheme
· Recruitment referral reward scheme
About us
We are a tier 3, ISFM gold status, multidisciplinary veterinary hospital that prides itself on providing extremely high standards of care to our patients.
Eastcott Veterinary Referrals is situated in Swindon. Swindon borders the Wiltshire countryside with vast areas of outstanding natural beauty and yet also benefits from excellent transport links to the South West, London and Midlands.
Eastcott Referrals recently underwent a major extension and refurbishment meaning it's a great time to join our dynamic and motivated team that has benefited from the support of the Linnaeus Group and Mars Petcare This investment in our state-of-the-art facilities has allowed us to provide the best care to our patients, and the opportunity to perform the most up-to-date and innovative procedures. We encourage our staff to undertake further professional and personal development and provide a friendly and supportive environment in which our teams can flourish and enjoy their work.
If you would like to apply for this position or discuss in more detail please contact sian.emery@linnaeusgroup.co.uk or contact tim.charlesworth@eastcottvets.co.uk (Head of Surgery) for further information or informal inquiries.

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