Job Description
Are you a positive vet with a growth mindset, looking for a new challenge? We are looking for a Senior Vet so if this a role that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
About usHalesowen Vets for Pets has been locally owned for over 8 years by practice owners Michelle and Ian who are both highly experienced surgeons, with Michelle already a certificate holder and Ian in the final stages of completion. Our vets are supported by a highly skilled nurse team lead by our Head Nurse who has been with us for over 5 years and a brilliant support team made up of a VCA, Client Care Advisors and our Practice Manager (RVN).
The practiceBased in the heart of the community, as a standalone site we see a varied caseload with a high proportion of insured clients. We are exclusively small animals predominantly cats and dogs with the very occasional rabbit and other small furry.
We are passionate about high quality care and service. We have all the usual equipment plus dental x-ray, laparoscopy, endoscopy, Kyon TPLO equipment, harmonic scalpel and K-laser. We aim to keep the majority of our caseload in house, but we are within 45 minutes of a quality referral hospital if needed. We would be keen to develop a candidate's own interests with certificates encouraged and funded.
We are currently working towards being a zero pain accredited practice, so an interest in being involved and promoting this would be advantageous.
What your day looks likeThe clinic is open from 8am-7pm weekdays, 9am-1pm Saturday. Bank holidays are worked on a rota basis and we're not open on Sundays. Our Saturday rota is 1 in 3, sole charge, consulting only.
Our diary is well managed. Each vet gets at least 1 op day per week. Our standard consult length is 15minutes, with 30minutes available for certain appointments. We have on the day and emergency appointments available and there is a catch up slot scheduled every 60-90 minutes and allotted time for phone calls.
We believe in a good work-life balance so we can accommodate a somewhat flexible rota, but generally you will have a set weekday off every week and get an early Friday finish 1 in 3. Leaving on time is prioritised so your day will always finish with time allocated to finish notes etc.
About youOur ideal candidate would have a keen interest in SA veterinary medicine, and confidence with general routine surgery is a must. You are positive, with a good sense of humour and a growth mind-set and able to lead a clinical team. Michelle will be going on maternity leave later in the year so with support from Michelle, Ian and the practice manager you will help lead the clinical team and support our new graduate Vets.
Our offerSalary up to £65,000 FTE based on experience.
Flexible hoursGenerous CPD allowance including certificates - Encouraged and supportedPaid membershipsEnhanced annual leave from day 1 of 6.6weeksDay paid leave for your BirthdayEnhanced pension contribution from employerContributory private Health Care
Halesowen is bordered by green belt with good access to the countryside. It is well connected being close to junction 3 on the M5 and 7 miles from Birmingham city centre.