Job description
Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Newry, Northern Ireland
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon or soon to be?
2. Are you looking to join an established veterinary practice?
Are you looking for...
3. A great salary of up to £50, pro rata?
4. No OOH work?
5. A generous CPD allowance?
We have an opportunity for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon who focuses on small animal cases to join a mixed practice in Newry.
The practice offers a high medical and surgical caseload, and challenging trauma cases. You will be comfortable in all aspects of medical and surgical procedures. The majority of the workload will be consultancy based.
The practice is looking for a surgeon who has ideally 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.
The role will be full or part time with shifts from 9am to 5:30pm, along with weekends and OOH shifts on a rota with 2 days off in lieu.
Key details:
6. Type: Small animal
7. Hours: Full or part time, shifts from 9am to 5:30pm
8. Weekends: On a rota
9. OOH: On a rota
10. TOIL: 2 days off in lieu for OOH and weekends
11. Computer system: Animana
12. Branch work: None
13. Team: 3 small animal vets, 5 large animal vets, 2 nurses and a supportive non-clinical team
About them:
14. Large supportive team
15. Offers a fantastic work-life balance
16. Offers clinical freedom to a vet
17. Can provide support for new graduate vet
18. Offers modern veterinary services, diagnostics and facilities to small animals
19. Large loyal client base
20. Comprises of a highly skilled veterinary team with various expertise and areas of special interest.
21. Can provide ongoing training and development where required
22. Excellent reputation within the community
About you:
23. You will have good experience in a small animal practice
24. You will be comfortable in all routine surgeries and consultations with support for more recent graduates available
25. You will always deliver and be committed to providing a high standard of clinical care
26. You will have an enthusiastic and caring attitude
27. Youi will have strong communication skills and organisational skills
28. You will work well under pressure with a calm and confident manner
29. You will have excellent people management skills
30. A kind and empathetic attitude is essential
31. You will be ambitious looking to study towards a certificate or be a certificate holding surgeon looking to progress further
32. You will be a team player
33. The role is not determined on years of experience and be catered to suit but ultimately the Vet needs to be ambitious looking to develop your clinical skills and knowledge further
34. Areas of special interest would be an advantage
35. You will want to be at the forefront of the practice help growing and developing the services and facilities provided
36. You will have excellent customer facing skills
37. You will work well within the team alongside other veterinary specialists and clinicians
38. You will be a passionate and motivated veterinary surgeon with a genuine interest for animal welfare
Facilities:
The practice offers a wide range of modern veterinary services along with state-of-the-art technology and diagnostic equipment, including:
39. Recovery beds
40. In-house laboratory
41. Biochemistry
42. Haematology
43. Microscopy
44. Digital X-ray
45. Floatable X-ray table
Package:
46. Salary: £35, to £50, pro rata, commensurate to experience
47. Holidays: 6.6 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday leave
48. CPD: Generous allowance of £1, plus 5 days paid leave
49. Memberships: RCVS and VDS fees paid
50. Certificates supported and funded
51. Exclusive company discounts and rewards
52. Workplace pension scheme
53. Health insurance scheme
54. Staff discount
Must haves:
55. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
56. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
57. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills