Job description
Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Bristol
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 salary of up to £60,?
4. No OOH work?
5. A generous CPD allowance?
We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal practice in Bristol 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 have good general surgical and medical skills and be passionate about keeping up to date with your own professional development. You must have the confidence to work sole charge on occasion.
This position is full time for 37.5 hours per week, along with 1 in 5 weekends. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.
Benefits:
6. Practice provides 15 minute consultations (30 minutes for complex cases)
7. Dedicated surgery day
8. Scheduled breaks
9. Supports certificates and additional qualifications
Key details:
10. Type: Small animal
11. Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
12. Weekends: 1 in 5 weekends
13. Sole charge: On occasion
14. OOH: None
15. Branch work: N/A
16. Computer system: RX Works
17. Consultations: 15 minutes
18. Team: 3 vets, 3 RVNs, 1 SVN and a supportive non-clinical team
About them:
19. RCVS accredited practice
20. ISFM accredited cat friendly practice
21. Provides a positive, happy and supportive working environment
22. Offers further progression with possible lead vet role
23. Offers a good work life balance
24. Offers a wide range of modern veterinary services
25. Supportive and friendly team and practice
26. Offers flexible working hours
27. Offers funding for a certificate and supports areas of special interest
28. Part of a large nationwide network of practices
29. Fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment
30. Offers opportunity to expand clinical skill set and knowledge with the varied caseload
31. Practice provides clinical freedom for personal growth and development
32. They offer care for physical and mental health wellbeing
About you:
33. You will be comfortable with routine surgeries
34. You will have an approachable, empathetic, and caring attitude
35. You will be passionate about all aspects of your veterinary work
36. You will be happy to share knowledge and mentor others where required
37. You will be able to establish good working relationships with clients and be confident in all consultations
38. 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
39. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop a great rapport with both clients and staff
40. You will be a strong team player
41. 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:
42. Emergency cover
43. Anaesthesia
44. Biochemistry
45. Blood pressure monitor
46. Cruciate surgery
47. Dentistry
48. Exotics
49. Fracture repair
50. Haematology
51. Hospital ward
52. In-house laboratory
53. Isolation unit
54. Microchipping
55. Nurse clinics
56. Operating theatre
57. Orthopaedics
58. Separate cat and dog wards and waiting areas
59. Soft tissue surgery
60. Ultrasound
61. X-ray
Package:
62. Salary: Up to £60, per annum, commensurate to experience
63. Holidays: 5.6 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays
64. CPD: Generous allowance
65. Memberships: RCVS and VDS fees paid
66. Contributory pension and life assurance
67. Certificates encouraged and supported
68. Private medical insurance
69. Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with high street retailers and restaurants
70. Staff bonus scheme
71. Staff discount
72. Potential relocation package for the right candidate
73. Childcare vouchers
Must haves:
74. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
75. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
76. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills