What can you expect from employers?
Sick of every clinic claiming to be 'employer of choice' without any proof or follow-though?
The Veterinary Employer of Choice Accreditation programme means that when you sign on with an accredited clinic, you can be assured that your well-being and engagement is their top priority. With each level of accreditation, you can select the right role for you knowing there is a guaranteed level of staff happiness, working conditions and even reward and recognition.
Platinum
Engagement scores >85%
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Average overtime <xhrs/wk
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Salary separated from entitlements
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Penalty and unsocial hours rates
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Staff turnover <x%
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Profit-share bonus scheme
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Zero tolerance for poor client behaviour
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Maternity and other leave benefits
Gold
Engagement scores >80%
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Average overtime <xhrs/wk
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Salary separated from entitlements
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Penalty and unsocial hours rates
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Staff turnover <x%
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Profit share bonus scheme
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Low tolerance for poor client behaviour
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Higher than industry-standard leave entitlements
Silver
Engagement scores >75%
Time in lieu for overtime​
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Salary separated from entitlements
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Benefits for unsocial hours work​
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Staff turnover <x%
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Incentives scheme
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Low tolerance for poor client behaviour
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Higher than industry-standard leave entitlements
In-Progress
Actionable targets in place towards accreditation
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Human factors have equal priority to commercial and animal care targets
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Actively engaging leaders in formal leadership development
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Commitment to progression regularly checked