Oncologist (1year FTC for parental leave cover)

12 Month Fixed-Term Contract for Parental leave cover

This is an exciting opportunity to join the experienced and dynamic Oncology Service at Davies Veterinary Specialists. You will join a team of three experienced Oncology Specialists, working with our experienced nurses and colleagues from across the rest of the services at our very well-established multi-disciplinary hospital.

Key role and responsibilities

You will be committed to developing the hospital and providing high standards of care to both our patients and referring veterinary surgeons. You must be able to work as a team as well as independently supporting our clients, patients and clinical teams in our busy practice. .

Key roles include:

• Provide clinical services as an oncology consultant
• Work collaboratively with all other services and foster good relationships
• Demonstrate professional standards that will advance patient care
• Be an ambassador for the team

Benefits

• 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays on a pro-rata basis *
• Additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday
• Enhanced sickness policy
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• CPD allowance
• Extensive learning and development programmes
• Progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Wellness package, including;
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Gym membership discount
  • Cycle2Work scheme
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Flu vaccine voucher
  • *Pro-rata for part-time associates

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone. For more information, click here https://www.linnaeusgroup.co.uk/about-us/health-and-wellbeing.

About us

Davies Veterinary Specialists is one of Europe's largest and most diverse small animal veterinary referral centres, with a team of over 200 people. We are situated in the heart of the beautiful Hertfordshire/Bedfordshire countryside and within 40 minutes of London by train. Founded over 25 years ago, we are recognised as a leader in the sector, offering our clients a diverse range of services and pioneering sustainability. We have a strong collaborative culture and ethos that has sustained our success, and we are proud to be part of the wider Linnaeus group.

If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please reach out directly to Sian Emerysian.emery@linnaeusgroup.co.uk