Job description
Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Braintree, Essex
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?
We are recruiting on behalf of a practice in Braintree, Essex 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 a bias in surgery. You must have excellent communication skills in order to inform and support clients and be enthusiastic with a genuine interest in animal welfare. You must also be passionate about keeping up to date with your own professional development.
This role is full time for 4 days per week, along with 1 in 4 weekends. Part time hours can be considered. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.
Benefits:
3. Practice provides 15 minute consultations (30 minutes for complex cases)
4. Dedicated surgery day
5. Scheduled breaks
6. Supports certificates and additional qualifications
Key details:
7. Type: Small animal
8. Hours: Full time, 4 days per week, part time considered
9. Weekends: 1 in 4 weekends
10. Sole charge: On weekends
11. OOH: None
12. Branch work: None
13. Computer system: RX Works
14. Consultations: 15 minutes
15. Team: 5 vets, 3 RVNs, 2 VCAs and a supportive non-clinical team
About them:
16. RCVS accredited practice
17. ISFM accredited cat friendly practice
18. Provides a positive, happy and supportive working environment
19. Offers further progression with possible lead vet role
20. Offers a good work life balance
21. Offers a wide range of modern veterinary services
22. Supportive and friendly team and practice
23. Offers flexible working hours
24. Offers funding for a certificate and supports areas of special interest
25. Part of a large nationwide network of practices
26. Fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment
27. Offers opportunity to expand clinical skill set and knowledge with the varied case load
28. Practice provides clinical freedom for personal growth and development
29. They offer care for physical and mental health wellbeing
About you:
30. You will be comfortable with routine surgeries
31. You will have an approachable, empathetic, and caring attitude
32. You will be passionate about all aspects of your veterinary work
33. You will be happy to share knowledge and mentor others where required
34. You will be able to establish good working relationships with clients and be confident in all consultations
35. 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
36. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop a great rapport with both clients and staff
37. You will be a strong team player
38. 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:
39. Emergency cover
40. Biochemistry
41. Blood pressure monitor
42. Cardiology
43. Cruciate surgery
44. Dentistry
45. ECG
46. Echocardiology
47. Fracture repair
48. Haematology
49. In-house laboratory
50. Isolation unit
51. Microchipping
52. Nurse clinics
53. Operating theatre
54. Orthopaedics
55. Soft tissue surgery
56. Ultrasound
57. X-ray
Package:
58. Salary: Up to £65, per annum, commensurate to experience
59. Holidays: 5.6 weeks annual leave, increasing to 6.6 weeks after 2 years
60. CPD: Generous allowance
61. Memberships: RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
62. Contributory pension and life assurance
63. Certificates encouraged and supported
64. Private medical insurance
65. Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with high street retailers and restaurants
66. Staff bonus scheme
67. Staff discount
68. Potential relocation package for the right candidate
69. Childcare vouchers
Must haves:
70. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
71. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
72. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills