Job description
Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Canterbury, Kent
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon or soon to be?
2. Are you looking for a full or part time opportunity in Canterbury?
3. Would you like a role with no OOH or on-call?
We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal practice in Canterbury for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join their team.
The practice is looking for a vet with good experience gained in a small animal practice who has excellent communication skills in order to inform and support clients and a genuine interest in animal welfare. You must also be passionate about keeping up to date with your own professional development.
This position is full or part time for 20 to 40 hours per week with shifts from 9am to 7pm, along with 1 in 3 Saturdays from 9am to 5pm. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.
Benefits:
4. Practice provides 15 minute consultations (30 minutes for complex cases)
5. Dedicated surgery day
6. Scheduled breaks
7. Supports certificates and additional qualifications
Key details:
8. Type: Small animal
9. Hours: Full or part time, 20 to 40 hours per week, shifts from 9am to 7pm
10. Weekends: 1 in 3 Saturdays, 9am to 5pm
11. Sole charge: None
12. OOH: None
13. Branch work: N/A
14. Computer system: RX Works
15. Consultations: 15 minutes
16. Team: 2 vets, 5 RVNs, 1 VCA and a supportive non-clinical team
About them:
17. RCVS accredited practice
18. ISFM accredited cat friendly practice
19. Provides a positive, happy and supportive working environment
20. Offers further progression with possible lead vet role
21. Offers a good work life balance
22. Offers a wide range of modern veterinary services
23. Supportive and friendly team and practice
24. Offers flexible working hours
25. Offers funding for a certificate and supports areas of special interest
26. Part of a large nationwide network of practices
27. Fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment
28. Offers opportunity to expand clinical skill set and knowledge with the varied case load
29. Practice provides clinical freedom for personal growth and development
30. They offer care for physical and mental health wellbeing
About you:
31. You will be comfortable with routine surgeries
32. You will have an approachable, empathetic, and caring attitude
33. You will be passionate about all aspects of your veterinary work
34. You will be happy to share knowledge and mentor others where required
35. You will be able to establish good working relationships with clients and be confident in all consultations
36. You will contribute to the practice with ideas enabling them to stay at the forefront of clinical thinking whilst also maintaining the ethos of providing a high standard of clinical care to all pets
37. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop a great rapport with both clients and staff
38. You will be a strong team player
39. Ambition to pursue an area of special interest would be supported
Facilities:
The practice offers a wide range of modern veterinary services and facilities, including:
40. Emergency cover
41. Biochemistry
42. Blood pressure monitor
43. Blood transfusions
44. Chemotherapy
45. Dentistry
46. Endoscopy
47. Haematology
48. Hospital wards
49. In-house laboratory
50. Isolation unit
51. Microchipping
52. Nurse clinics
53. Operating theatre
54. Separate cat and dog wards
55. Soft tissue surgery
56. Ultrasound
57. X-ray
Package:
58. Salary: Up to £55, pro rata, commensurate to experience
59. Holidays: Generous annual leave
60. CPD: Generous allowance
61. Memberships: RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
62. Contributory pension and life assurance
63. Certificates encouraged and supported
64. Private medical insurance
65. Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with high street retailers and restaurants
66. Staff bonus scheme
67. Staff discount
68. Potential relocation package for the right candidate
69. Childcare vouchers
Must haves:
70. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
71. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
72. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills