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Join our dedicated team as a Veterinary Surgeon, making a difference in the lives of rescued dogs and cats every day at Battersea Clinic in London
Overview
Salary
No salary declared 😔
Location
London, UK
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
Battersea is a compassionate London-based organisation that never turns away a dog or cat in need. With expert care, we bring out unique characteristics and quirks of animals to help find them their perfect home. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and providing a rewarding experience for our team.
Role Summary
- The Veterinary Surgeon role is based in our friendly London Clinic team.
- Key responsibilities include animal health and welfare across Battersea's three sites, catering to both in-patients and out-patients.
- The role involves ample physical tasks to ensure the exceptional standards of animal care.
Role Requirements
- Passionate about animal health and welfare.
- Able to tackle diverse challenges on a daily basis.
- Willing to engage in physical tasks as part of providing exceptional care.
Application Process Details
- We operate an anonymized shortlisting process to ensure a fair and equitable selection procedure.
- We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are recruiting a Veterinary Surgeon to join our large and friendly London Clinic team of 9 Veterinary Surgeons, 30 Registered Veterinary Nurses, and 3 Veterinary Care Assistants. Our Veterinary Surgeons are responsible for the health and welfare of all animals across Battersea's three sites, treating both inpatients and outpatients. Assistance and guidance are also provided on all matters of veterinary care to other departments within the Home.
What we can offer you: In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognize the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include 36 days of annual leave (inclusive of 8 days Bank Holiday leave allowance) per year for full-time employees, discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes, an Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources, generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution, and a free healthcare cash plan.
Working with our animals: Working with our rescues is a very rewarding experience. Your work plays a vital role in giving our dogs and cats a chance at finding their forever home. Everyday will be different and will come with its own unique challenges. It is important to note that the role does involve a lot of physical tasks which are required to provide the exceptional standards of care to our animals.
Diversity and inclusion: We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers, and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all. We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
More about us: At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that's just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
