Permanent Senior Veterinary Surgeon

• Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon?
• Are you looking to move into a senior role?

• Type: Small animal
• Hours: Part time, 2 or 3 days per week
• Weekends: 1 in 5 weekends, 2 or 3 extra Saturday mornings per year
• OOH: None
• On call: None
• Computer system: Merlin
• Consultations: 20 minutes
• Team: 6 vets and 8 nurses

• The role involves managing own cases, clinical work, leading Vet meetings, developing the team and working as the line manager within the vet team.
• The position is a 12 month fixed term contract covering a maternity leave.
• Flexible working and rota patterns available to accommodate a good work / life balance. EG Rota to work around the school run / holidays /lifestyle.
• The Vet will be responsible for providing a high standard of veterinary care and customer service.
• The Vet will be responsible to ensuring that there is excellent communication between themselves and the team and with clients.

• Established practice
• The practice is fully equipped offering a wide range of diagnostics and veterinary services including an in house lab, ultrasound, ECG, K-Laser, dental and digital x-ray and endoscope.
• They are surrounded by the country and located within a small market city.
• They offer cardiology clinics for a visiting specialist and they also offer orthopaedic surgeries which are performed again by a visiting specialist.
• They have a great local reputation and pride themselves on the communication in terms of client care that they provide.
• They have a team of 6 Vets, 8 Nurses, 2 SVNs.
• They provide a support work environment.
• The practice provides a high standard of care and customer service to all its patients and clients.

• They offer a supportive and collaborative approach to cases.
• They have Vets currently working towards certificates and the practice support studies for additional qualifications.
• They have a supportive and positive culture and no blame culture.
• The team work together to support one another and enable each other to achieve goals and continue to develop their clinical skills and knowledge.
• The practice enjoy supporting the community and regular attend local events.
• They understand the difficulties that the vet industry can face, and they ensure that each member of staff support each other and strive each day to provide a positive and encouraging work environment.

• They are looking for a confident Vet and someone who is capable of assisting other colleagues in the development of their clinical skills.
• They will be calm under pressure and have the confidence to lead a team.
• The Vet will be a team player, with good interpersonal skills and be able to establish strong working relationships.
• The vet will have excellent communications skills and a compassionate attitude along with excellent client facing skills.
• The Vet will be able to organise their own time well and remain calm under pressure.
• The Vet will require a full UK driving license as there is branch work required.
• The Vet will always maintain a high standard of clinical care and always willing to go that extra mile for patients.

• Salary: Up to £63,000 pro rata, commensurate to experience
• Holidays: 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service and birthday off
• CPD: Generous allowance of £1,250 with 40 hours to attend
• Memberships: RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
• Medical insurance
• Certificates supported
• Workplace pension
• Family friendly policies
• Company sick pay
• Pay reviews
• Employee wellbeing programmes
• Ongoing learning and development platforms available
• Career progression opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme

• RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills

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