Job description
Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Saffron Walden, 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?
Are you looking for...
3. A great salary of up to £60,?
4. No OOH work?
5. A generous CPD allowance?
We are recruiting on behalf of a practice in Saffron Walden for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon.
The practice is looking for a surgeon who has 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 will be confident working sole charge. You will have excellent surgical and medical skills to provide the gold standard of care for the practice's loyal client base.
The role is full time for 4 days per week, along with 1 in 4 weekends. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.
Benefits:
6. Practice provides 15 minute consultations
7. Dedicated surgery day
8. Scheduled breaks
9. Supports certificates and additional qualifications
Key details:
10. Type: Small animal
11. Hours: Full time, 4 days per week
12. Weekends: 1 in 4 weekends
13. Sole charge: None
14. OOH: None
15. Branch work: None
16. Computer system: RX Works
17. Consultations: 15 minutes
18. Team: 3 vets, 3 nurses 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
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. Operating theatre
43. Separate cat and dog wards
44. X-ray
45. In-house laboratory
46. Nurse clinic
47. Dentistry
Package:
48. Salary: £40, to £60, per annum, commensurate to experience
49. Holidays: Generous annual leave
50. CPD: Generous allowance
51. Memberships: RCVS and VDS fees paid
52. Contributory pension and life assurance
53. Certificates encouraged and supported
54. Private medical insurance
55. Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with high street retailers and restaurants
56. Staff bonus scheme
57. Staff discount
58. Potential relocation package for the right candidate
59. Childcare vouchers
Must haves:
60. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
61. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
62. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills