Job description
Permanent Veterinary Surgeons - Cardiff, Wales
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon?
2. Are you looking to join an established small animal practice in Cardiff?
We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal practice in Cardiff for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. This role is full time for 4 days per week with shifts between 9am and 7pm. There will be no weekends or OOH work.
Key details
3. Type: Small animal
4. Hours: Full time, 4 days per week, shifts between 9am and 7pm
5. Weekends: None
6. OOH: None
7. Computer system: Merlin
8. Team: 3 vets, 3 RVNs, 1 SVN and a supportive non-clinical team
The role
9. Allocated time to read up cases and call clients to deliver updates
10. Some dole charge involved so confidence in consultations and routine surgeries required
11. The role will involve a mixture of consultations and surgeries
12. Due to the sole charge involved in the branch surgeries they are looking for someone who has a good level of surgery experience
13. The vet will be responsible for providing a high standard of veterinary care and customer service
14. They will deliver preventative care as well as treating the sick.
15. The vet will be responsible to ensuring that there is excellent communication between themselves and the team and with clients
16. The practice understand the importance of a good work-life balance and they provide support for development
About them
17. Established first opinion practice
18. 3 branches across the area
19. They offer 15-minute consultations
20. They have a team of 6 vets, 6 nurses and a practice manager who collectively have a wealth of experience
21. All three sites are able to offer a wide variety of modern veterinary services and offer facilities including an in-house laboratory, digital x-ray, K Laser, laparoscopic and endoscopic equipment and dental x-ray. Due to the level of facilities, they have they are able to deal with many cases in house.
22. The strongly believe in allowing Vets clinical freedom.
23. They provide support to one another and are share an ethos of helping and supporting one another by discussing cases.
24. The practice provides a high standard of care and customer service to all its patients and clients.
25. They encourage Vets to establish strong working relationships with clients therefore they strongly believe in case continuity where possible.
26. They can support areas of special interest which they also believe will benefit the services within the practice.
Team culture
27. They understand the importance of development and support and encourage clinical interests
28. They regular meet for informal case discussions to share knowledge.
29. 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
About you
30. You will be able to work sole charge when required and be confident in routine surgeries and consultations
31. You will have a clean UK driving license
32. You will be a team player, with good interpersonal skills and be able to establish strong working relationships
33. You will have excellent communications skills and a compassionate attitude along with excellent client facing skills
34. You will always maintain a high standard of clinical care
Package
35. Salary: Up to £75, per annum, commensurate to experience
36. Holidays: 6.6 weeks annual leave, increasing with service and birthday off
37. CPD: Generous allowance of £1, with 40 hours to attend
38. Memberships: RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
39. Medical insurance
40. Certificates supported
41. Workplace pension
42. Family friendly policies
43. Company sick pay
44. Pay reviews
45. Employee wellbeing programmes
46. Ongoing learning and development platforms available - including leadership courses
47. Career progression opportunities
48. Cycle to work scheme
Must haves:
49. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
50. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
51. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills