Job description
Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Penarth, Wales
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon?
2. Are you looking to join an experienced veterinary team in Wales?
Are you looking for...
3. A 4-day week?
4. No OOH work?
5. A great salary of up to £60, pro rata?
We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal practice in Penarth, Wales for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. This role is part time with hours spread over 4 days. There will be no weekends, OOH work or on-call duties.
Key details
6. Type: Small animal
7. Hours: Part time, hours spread over 4 days
8. Weekends: None
9. Sole charge: Yes
10. OOH: None
11. Branch work: N/A
12. Computer system: Merlin
13. Team: 2 RVNs and a supportive non-clinical team
The role
14. The role offers a varied caseload with a mixture of consultations and surgeries
15. There will be no OOH or on-call as the practice recognises the need for a good work-life balance
16. You must be confident working sole charge as this will be required
About them
17. They offer a wide range of modern veterinary services and diagnostics, including orthopaedics, cardiac imaging, dentistry, x-ray and ultrasound
18. They have the facilities and caseload to support clinical development
19. They have a supportive and friendly team
20. They can offer support for areas of special interest, along with funding for certificates
21. They offer a great bonus package in addition to salary
Team culture
22. The practice is home to a strong nursing team and a supportive non-clinical team
23. They understand the importance of the roles that RVNs play within the practice and actively encourage the development of skills and knowledge whereby the nurses offer nurse clinics where they can advise and educate clients and use their own initiative whilst assisting the vets
24. They pride themselves on a supportive team culture and they value each and everyone's roles within the practice
25. They understand the difficulties that the vet industry can face and support each other to provide a positive and encouraging work environment
26. Investing in their people, premises and processes is at the heart of what they do
About you
27. They are looking for a vet who has a good level of experience in medicine and surgery
28. You will have excellent communications skills and client facing skills
29. You will have a positive attitude and show empathy to both clients and team members
30. You will encourage ongoing development of the team
31. You will be a team player and be able to work in a collaborative manner
Package
32. Salary: Up to £60, pro rata, commensurate to experience
33. Holidays: 6.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
34. CPD: Generous allowance of £1, with 5 days to attend
35. Memberships: RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
36. Relocation support
37. Medical insurance
38. Workplace pension
39. Family friendly policies
40. Employee wellbeing programmes
41. Ongoing learning and development platforms available
Must haves:
42. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
43. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
44. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills