Job description
Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Portsmouth, Hampshire
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon or soon to be?
2. Are you looking to join an established small animal practice?
Are you looking for...
3. A great work-life balance?
4. No OOH work?
5. A working week of 4 days?
We are recruiting for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join a hugely successful small animal practice based in Portsmouth. This role is full time for 40 hours per week over 4 days, along with 1 in 4 weekends. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.
About the practice
This is a growing and thriving practice and have a caring team of people who are passionate about the pets that they treat and offer high quality affordable veterinary care to all customers without ever compromising on standards. They are a progressive forward-thinking practice, and they value all team members and actively encourage and support career progression and development.
It is a full equipped purpose-built clinic offering a wide variety of modern veterinary services with all the latest toys. They have an exciting case load with some more complex cases both surgically and medically.
By joining this well established and successful small animal practice, you will be part of a social team dedicated to teamwork and providing a superb standard of client and animal care.
About the role:
The practice believes in the importance of a good work-life balance and offering the continual opportunity to progress and develop your clinical skills.
These roles would suit a candidate who is either newly qualified or with some experience. The Vets must be passionate and dedicated to providing high quality veterinary care.
You will be an ambitious surgeon who wishes to continue to develop your professional knowledge and clinical skill set. Areas of special interest will be supported, and certificates funded. Excellent communication skills and customer service skills are vital.
Key details:
6. Type: Small animal
7. Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week over 4 days
8. Weekends: 1 in 4 weekends
9. Sole charge: None
10. Branch work: None
11. OOH: None
12. Team: 3 vets, 2 RVNs, 1 SVN and supporting staff
About you:
13. You will actively input into the progression and growth of the practice
14. You will be passionate, and a dedicated veterinary surgeon committed to delivering a high standard of veterinary care
15. You will have excellent communication and customer service skills
16. You will have a caring attitude and strive to continually improve your professional knowledge
17. You will be ambitious and looking to progress
Facilities:
They offer a bright, spacious, air-conditioned surgery that is built to industry leading standards and is fully equipped with all the latest technology. They offer a wide range of modern veterinary services and facilities including orthopaedic services and surgery. Other facilities include:
18. Digital X-ray
19. Ultrasound
20. In-house laboratory
21. Separate cat and dog wards
Package:
22. Salary: £43, to £60, per annum, commensurate to experience
23. Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
24. CPD: Generous allowance
25. Memberships: Professional fees paid
26. Career development opportunities
27. Exclusive company discounts and rewards
28. 5% pension contribution
29. Free food Fridays
Must haves:
30. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
31. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
32. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills