Job description
Locum Veterinary Surgeon - Haverfordwest, Wales
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon?
2. Are you looking to join an experienced veterinary team in Wales?
Are you looking for...
3. A fixed term contract?
4. No OOH work?
5. A great salary of up to £55,?
We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal practice in Haverfordwest for a Locum Veterinary Surgeon to join their team on a fixed term basis. This role is full time for 5 days per week with shifts of 7.5 hours from 8:30am to 5pm, along with Saturdays on a rota. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.
Key details
6. Type: Small animal
7. Hours: Full time, 5 days per week, shifts of 7.5 hours from 8:30am to 5pm
8. Weekends: Saturdays on a rota
9. Sole charge: None
10. OOH: None
11. Branch work: N/A
12. Computer system: Merlin
13. Team: 9 vets, 6 RVNs, 2 SVNs and a supportive non-clinical team
The role
14. The role offers a varied caseload with a mixture of consultations and surgeries
15. There will be no OOH or on-call as the practice recognises the need for a good work-life balance
About them
16. They offer a wide range of modern veterinary services and diagnostics, including an in-house laboratory, endoscopy, dentistry, x-ray and ultrasound
17. They have the facilities and caseload to support clinical development
18. They have a supportive and friendly team
19. They can offer support for areas of special interest, along with funding for certificates
20. They offer a great bonus package in addition to salary
Team culture
21. The practice is home to a strong team of 9 vets, 6 RVNs, 2 SVNs and a supportive non-clinical team
22. They pride themselves on a supportive team culture and they value each and everyone's roles within the practice
23. They understand the difficulties that the vet industry can face and support each other to provide a positive and encouraging work environment
24. Investing in their people, premises and processes is at the heart of what they do
About you
25. They are looking for a vet who has a good level of experience in medicine and surgery
26. You will have excellent communications skills and client facing skills
27. You will have a positive attitude and show empathy to both clients and team members
28. You will encourage ongoing development of the team
29. You will be a team player and be able to work in a collaborative manner
Package
30. Salary: Up to £55, pro rata, commensurate to experience
31. Holidays: 6.6 weeks annual leave with birthday off
32. CPD: Generous allowance of £1, with 5 days to attend
33. Memberships: RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
34. Relocation support
35. Medical insurance
36. Workplace pension
37. Family friendly policies
38. Employee wellbeing programmes
39. Ongoing learning and development platforms available
Must haves:
40. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
41. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
42. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills