Job description
Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Manchester
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon?
2. Are you looking for flexible work-life balance?
3. Are you looking to work for state-of-the-art independent practice?
4. Would you like to take your dog to work with you?
We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal practice in Manchester for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. This role is full or part time for up to 40 hours per week over 4 or 5 days, along with 1 in 4 Saturdays. The practice can be as flexible as needed with hours to support a healthy work-life balance and other commitments. There will be no OOH work or on call duties.
Key details
5. Type: Small animal
6. Hours: Full or part time, up to 40 hours per week over 4 or 5 days
7. Weekends: 1 in 4 Saturdays
8. OOH: None
9. On call: None
10. Computer system: EzyVet
11. Consultations: 15 minutes
12. Team: 3 vets, 2 RVNs, 4 SVNs, 3 VCAs, and 2 Receptionists
The role
13. They offer 15 minute consultations
14. Ideally looking for someone experienced but there is support in place for a new graduate
15. Very strong family-feel culture with an emphasis on work/life balance and CPD
16. The role will invovle a mixture of consultations and surgeries.
17. Flexible working and rota patterns available to accommodate a good work-life balance
18. The Vet will be responsible for providing a high standard of veterinary care and customer service.
19. The Vet will be responsible to ensuring that there is excellent communication between themselves and the team and with clients.
About them:
20. Independent first opinion small animal practice
21. This ultra-modern practice is fully equipped offering a wide range of diagnostics and veterinary services.
22. They have a great local reputation and pride themselves on the communication in terms of client care that they provide.
23. Allow's staff to bring in their own pets!
24. Facing a large period of growth and looking to expand the practice in the near future
25. They support and encourage staff development with clear progression paths and very generous CPD allowance
26. Based just outside the city centre of Manchester (walking distance)
27. With the various levels of expertise within the practice they can offer a plethora of various cases and ongoing learning and development opportunities. They are able to support certificates.
28. The practice provides a high standard of care and customer service to all its patients and clients.
Team culture:
29. They are a fun team who provide a caring, fun and supportive environment to work in.
30. They pride themselves on providing a supportive environment where there is a focus of offering a great work-life balance.
31. They have a supportive and positive culture and no blame culture.
32. The team work together to support one another and enable each other to achieve goals and continue to develop their clinical skills and knowledge.
33. They understand the difficulties that the vet industry can face, and they ensure that each member of staff support each other and strive each day to provide a positive and encouraging work environment.
About you
34. This role can be bespoken to the applicant so they would consider experienced Vets or perhaps someone who is returning to Veterinary work after a gap.
35. The Vet will be a team player, with good interpersonal skills and be able to establish strong working relationships.
36. The vet will have excellent communications skills and a compassionate attitude along with excellent client facing skills.
37. The Vet will always maintain a high standard of clinical care and always willing to go that extra mile for patients.
Package
38. Salary: Up to £80, pro rata, commensurate to experience
39. Holidays: Generous annual leave and your birthday off
40. CPD: Generous allowance
41. Memberships: RCVS and VDS fees paid
42. Certificates supported
43. Full Visa Sponsorship available for overseas candidates
44. Workplace pension
45. Family friendly policies
46. Company sick pay
47. Pay reviews
48. Employee wellbeing programmes
49. Ongoing learning and development platforms available
50. Career progression opportunities
51. Cycle to work scheme
Must haves:
52. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
53. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
54. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills