Job description
Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Hatfield, Hertfordshire
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon or soon to be?
2. Are you looking for a better work-life balance?
We are recruiting on behalf of a practice in Hatfield for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join their team.
The practice is looking for a veterinary surgeon who has 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 be passionate about keeping up to date with your own professional development.
The position is full or part time with Saturdays from 9am to 5:30pm on a rota. 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 or part time
9. Weekends: Saturdays on a rota, 9am to 5:30pm
10. Sole charge: None
11. OOH: None
12. Branch work: None
13. Computer system: RX Works
14. Consultations: 15 minutes
About them:
15. RCVS accredited practice
16. ISFM accredited cat friendly practice
17. Provides a positive, happy and supportive working environment
18. Offers further progression with possible lead vet role
19. Offers a good work life balance
20. Offers a wide range of modern veterinary services
21. Supportive and friendly team
22. Offers flexible working hours
23. Offers funding for a certificate and supports areas of special interest
24. Part of a large nationwide network of practices
25. Fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment
26. Offers opportunity to expand clinical skill set and knowledge with the varied case load
27. Practice provides clinical freedom for personal growth and development
28. They offer care for physical and mental health wellbeing
About you:
29. You will be comfortable with routine surgeries
30. You will have an approachable, empathetic, and caring attitude
31. You will be passionate about all aspects of your Veterinary Work
32. You will be happy to share knowledge and mentor others where required
33. You will be able to establish good working relationships with clients and be confident in all consultations
34. 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.
35. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop a great rapport with both clients and staff.
36. You will be a strong team player
37. 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:
38. Emergency cover
39. Orthopaedics
40. Operating theatre
41. Isolation unit
42. Echocardiology
43. Blood pressure monitor
44. ECG
45. Ultrasound
46. Biochemistry
47. Haematology
48. In-house laboratory
49. X-ray
50. Nurse clinics
51. Hospital ward
52. Fracture repair
53. Cruciate surgery
54. Dentistry
55. Cardiology
56. Microchipping
Package:
57. Salary: Up to £60, pro rata, commensurate to experience
58. Holidays: Generous annual leave
59. CPD: Generous allowance
60. Memberships: RCVS, VDS and BVNA fees paid
61. Contributory pension and life assurance
62. Certificates encouraged and supported
63. Private medical insurance
64. Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with high street retailers and restaurants
65. Staff bonus scheme
66. Staff discount
67. Potential relocation package for the right candidate
68. Childcare vouchers
Must haves:
69. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
70. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
71. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills