Job description
Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
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 £65, pro rata?
4. No OOH work?
5. A generous CPD allowance?
We are recruiting on behalf of a practice in Bromsgrove for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join their team.
You must have good experience gained in a small animal practice, excellent communication skills in order to inform and support clients, competence in routine surgeries and the ability to create evidence-based treatment plans. You must also be passionate about keeping up to date with your own professional development. You must be confident working sole charge as this will be required on Saturdays.
The position is full or part time with 1 in 4 Saturdays. 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 or part time
12. Weekends: 1 in 4 Saturdays
13. Sole charge: Yes, on Saturdays
14. OOH: None
15. Branch work: None
16. Computer system: RX Works
17. Consultations: 15 minutes
18. Team: 3 vets, 4 RVNs, 1 SVN and a supportive nonclinical 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 case load
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. Operating theatre
44. Separate cat and dog wards
45. Isolation unit
46. Blood pressure monitor
47. Ultrasound
48. Biochemistry
49. Haematology
50. Tonopen
51. In-house laboratory
52. X-ray
53. Nurse clinic
54. Dentistry
55. Microchipping
Package:
56. Salary: Up to £65, pro rata, commensurate to experience
57. Holidays: 5.6 weeks annual leave, increasing to 6.6 weeks after 2 years of service
58. CPD: Generous allowance with 5 days to attend
59. Memberships: RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
60. Contributory pension and life assurance
61. Certificates encouraged and supported
62. Private medical insurance
63. Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with high street retailers and restaurants
64. Staff bonus scheme
65. Staff discount
66. Potential relocation package for the right candidate
67. Childcare vouchers
Must haves:
68. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
69. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
70. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills