Job description
Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Truro, Cornwall
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon?
2. Are you looking for a full time role in Cornwall?
We are recruiting on behalf of a practice in Truro for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join their team.
The ideal candidate must have good experience gained in a small animal practice, excellent communication skills in order to inform and support clients, competence in routine surgeries and the ability to create evidence-based treatment plans. You must also be passionate about keeping up to date with your own professional development.
The role is full time 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:
3. Practice provides 15 minute consultations
4. Dedicated surgery day
5. Scheduled breaks
6. Supports certificates and additional qualifications
Key details:
7. Type: Small animal
8. Hours: Full time, 9am to 7pm
9. Weekends: 1 in 3 Saturdays, 9am to 5pm
10. Sole charge: None
11. OOH: None
12. Branch work: None
13. Computer system: RX Works
14. Consultations: 15 minutes
15. Team: 2 vets, 3 RVNs, 2 SVNs and a supportive non-clinical team
About them:
16. RCVS accredited practice
17. ISFM accredited cat friendly practice
18. Provides a positive, happy and supportive working environment
19. Offers further progression with possible Lead Vet role
20. Offers a good work life balance
21. Offers a wide range of modern veterinary services
22. Supportive and friendly team & practice
23. Offers flexible working hours
24. Offers funding for a certificate and supports areas of special interest
25. Part of a large nationwide network of practices
26. Fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment
27. Offers opportunity to expand clinical skill set and knowledge with the varied case load
28. Practice provides clinical freedom for personal growth and development
29. They offer care for physical and mental health wellbeing
About you:
30. You will be comfortable with routine surgeries
31. You will have an approachable, empathetic, and caring attitude
32. You will be passionate about all aspects of your Veterinary Work
33. You will be happy to share knowledge and mentor others where required
34. You will be able to establish good working relationships with clients and be confident in all consultations
35. 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
36. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop a great rapport with both clients and staff
37. You will be a strong team player
38. 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:
39. Emergency cover
40. Orthopaedics
41. Operating theatre
42. Separate cat and dog wards and waiting areas
43. X-ray
44. isolation unit
45. Endoscopy
46. Echocardiology
47. Blood pressure monitor
48. ECG
49. Ultrasound
50. Biochemistry
51. Haematology
52. Electrolyte
53. Tonopen
54. In-house laboratory
55. Soft tissue surgery
56. Nurse clinic
57. Keyhole surgery
58. Hospital ward
59. Fracture repair
60. Cruciate surgery
61. Dentistry
62. Microchipping
Package:
63. Salary: Up to £60, per annum, commensurate to experience
64. Holidays: 5.6 weeks annual leave
65. CPD: Generous allowance
66. Memberships: RCVS and VDS fees paid
67. Contributory pension and life assurance
68. Certificates encouraged and supported
69. Private medical insurance
70. Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with high street retailers and restaurants
71. Staff bonus scheme
72. Staff discount
73. Potential relocation package for the right candidate
74. Childcare vouchers
Must haves:
75. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
76. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
77. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills