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Join Battersea's supportive team and contribute to their mission of providing love and expert care to every dog and cat in need.
Overview
Salary
No salary declared 😔
Location
Old Windsor, UK
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
Battersea is a known sanctuary for dogs and cats providing love, expert care and a customised approach to match each of these pets to their perfect home. This exciting opportunity lets you contribute to a cause dedicated to supporting every dog and cat, wherever they are, as long as they need us.
Role Summary
- Work as a Veterinary Surgeon in the Old Windsor Clinic.
- Maintain the health and welfare of animals across Battersea's three sites.
- Provide veterinary assistance to other departments within the Home.
- The role includes weekend duties and totals 35 hours per week.
Role Requirements
- The candidate should be resilient, adaptable and capable of handling the physical tasks involved in animal care.
Application Process Details
- Download the recruitment pack and click the 'Apply Now' button.
- Applications should be submitted without AI assistance to ensure authenticity and a personal touch.
Battersea is dedicated to never turning away a dog or cat in need of help. We provide love, expert care, and get to know the unique characters and quirks of each animal to find them a perfect home. Join our team and contribute to our mission of supporting every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
The role: We are seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly team at the Old Windsor Clinic. This team includes 4 Veterinary Surgeons, 11 Registered Veterinary Nurses, and 1 Veterinary Care Assistant. You will be responsible for the health and welfare of all animals across Battersea's three sites, treating both inpatients and outpatients. You will also provide assistance and guidance on veterinary care to other departments within the Home.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate should be resilient and adaptable, capable of handling the physical tasks required to provide exceptional standards of care to our animals. This role includes weekend cover on a roster basis, totaling 35 hours per week.
Benefits: Battersea values its employees and offers a range of benefits to support their wellbeing. These include 36 days of annual leave (inclusive of 8 days Bank Holiday leave) for full-time employees, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work schemes, an Employee Assistance Programme, access to Wellbeing Resources, generous pension contributions (up to 10% employer contribution), and a free healthcare cash plan covering treatments like dental, optical, and physiotherapy.
Diversity and inclusion: We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all staff, volunteers, and trustees. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process to ensure fairness and actively seek diverse applicants. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we discuss any necessary adjustments at the application and interview stages to support you in performing your best.
To apply, please download the recruitment pack and click the 'Apply Now' button. We encourage applications to be submitted without the assistance of AI to ensure authenticity and a personal touch.
