Job description
Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Crawley, West Sussex
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon?
2. Are you looking to join an established small animal practice in West Sussex?
Are you looking for...
3. A great salary of up to £65,?
4. No OOH work?
5. A generous CPD allowance?
We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal practice in Crawley, West Sussex for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join their team.
The practice is looking for a vet with good experience who has excellent communication skills in order to inform and support clients and a genuine interest in animal welfare. You must have good general surgical and medical skills and be passionate about keeping up to date with your own professional development.
This position is full time for 40 hours per week over 4 days, along with 1.5 in 5 weekends. The weekend rota is 1 full weekend and 1 Saturday every 5 weeks. Part time hours can be considered. 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 time, 40 hours per week over 4 days, part time considered
12. Weekends: 1.5 in 5 weekends, 1 full weekend and 1 Saturday every 5 weeks
13. Sole charge: None
14. OOH: None
15. Branch work: N/A
16. Computer system: RX Works
17. Consultations: 15 minutes
18. Team: 4 vets, 6 RVNs, 2 SVNs and a supportive non-clinical 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. Anaesthesia
44. Biochemistry
45. Blood pressure monitor
46. Dentistry
47. ECG
48. Haematology
49. Hospital ward
50. In-house laboratory
51. Isolation unit
52. Microchipping
53. Nurse clinics
54. Operating theatre
55. Orthopaedics
56. Separate cat and dog wards and waiting areas
57. Soft tissue surgery
58. Ultrasound
59. X-ray
Package:
60. Salary: Up to £65, per annum, commensurate to experience
61. Holidays: Generous annual leave
62. CPD: Generous allowance of £1,
63. Memberships: RCVS and VDS fees paid
64. Contributory pension and life assurance
65. Certificates encouraged and supported
66. Private medical insurance
67. Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with high street retailers and restaurants
68. Staff bonus scheme
69. Staff discount
70. Potential relocation package for the right candidate
71. Childcare vouchers
Must haves:
72. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
73. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
74. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills