Veterinary Surgeon (2281)

Do you want to help create a better world for animals? At the RSPCA, we believe animal welfare is everyone's welfare. Join us in creating a better world for every animal. We can do it if we work together, everyone for every animal.

Choose a career with us and make a difference.

We are looking for a new team member as a Vet Surgeon to join us at our Block Fen Animal Centre in beautiful rural Cambridgeshire on a full time, permanent basis.

• Working hours: 35 hours / Mon - Friday. 
• Onsite role: Your base will be at Block Fen Animal Centre

This is not your average Vet job - so, what's different about it? We can offer great hours (8.30am - 4.30pm, and an actual hour for lunch most of the time) and you'll rarely have to stay late. We don't expect you to work weekends either! So, if you are looking for some flexibility to fit in with your home-life this could be the right fit for you. 

It's important to us that you feel part of our team from the start. We like to keep in touch with regular check-ins and team meetings. There's always a teammate around for support or a quick chat.

Are you ready to join our movement?

Here at RSPCA no two days are the same, as a Vet Surgeon, we've added a short summary of what a typical day might look like, for a full insight please refer to the attached job description.

Our RSPCA Block Fen Animal Centre was built in 2003 on approximately 70 acres just outside the village of Wimblington, near March in Cambridgeshire. We are able to accommodate 63 dogs, 72 cats, 32 rabbits and various other small animals, poultry and farm animals.

You will be responsible for overseeing the rehabilitation of injured/ill strays and victims of cruelty and neglect and demonstrating competence across veterinary disciplines, including;Neutering

You will also be responsible for:

• Dentistry
• Shelter medicine
• Sole charge
• Implementing RSPCA policies in regards to the re-homability of animals including decision making on individual cases
• Welfare support work for the RSPCA Inspectorate

• Membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
• Interest or previous experience in shelter medicine
• A pragmatic welfare oriented approach
• Happy to handle dogs, cats, small furries and possibly bird and wildlife initial triage (although not expected to be an expert on wildlife)
• 3 years + previous clinical experience
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work autonomously and make informed decisions
• Great communication skills 
• In line with above you will have the ability to explain complex clinical and welfare decisions in a clear and compassionate way to a variety of non-clinical staff, including the Animal Center teams and Inspectorate

Successful candidates for certain RSPCA roles will need to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK - We are unable to sponsor visas at RSPCA

Due to high interest in some of our roles, we review applications as they are received. This can occasionally result in positions closing earlier than advertised. Therefore, we strongly recommend submitting applications early. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications after the posted closing date.

We want to ensure we do all we can to give you a positive candidate experience through our recruitment. Whilst we do try to give feedback where we can, sometimes due to receiving high levels of applications, this may not always be possible

We are building the future of a diverse Society, and our priority is to support animal welfare by finding people from all backgrounds who are committed  to our mission.  For this reason we actively encourage a wide diversity of applications - in particular from members of minority ethnic groups, and people with disabilities - as these candidates are currently under-represented at the RSPCA. Your transferable skills & lived experiences could make you a valuable addition to our RSPCA Family! 

Should you need any support with your application or interview process please contact resourcingteam@rspca.org.uk / 0300 123 0685.

Our mission is to ensure animals have a good life by rescuing and caring for those in need, by advocating on behalf of all animals and by inspiring everyone to treat them with compassion and respect