Job description
Permanent Veterinary Clinical Director - Nottingham
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon?
2. Are you looking to join an established small animal practice?
Are you looking for...
3. A great work-life balance?
4. No OOH work?
We are recruiting on behalf of a practice in Nottingham for a Permanent Veterinary Clinical Director.
You will be joining a talented team of 3.5 vets, 3 nurses and a supportive non-clinical team. You will have the experience necessary to perform routine surgeries and consultations and have excellent interpersonal skills in order to create trusting and dependable relationships with your clients. You will provide the gold standard of care to the practice's patients and clients and play a vital role in the day-to-day running of the practice.This role will give you the opportunity to manage a practice as if it's your own, but with the support of the regional team. You will have the confidence to work sole charge as this is a required aspect of the role on Saturday mornings only.
The role is full time with Saturday mornings on a rota. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.
Benefits:
5. Practice provides 15 minute consultations
6. Dedicated surgery day
7. Scheduled breaks
8. Supports certificates and additional qualifications
Key details:
9. Type: Small animal
10. Hours: Full time
11. Weekends: Saturday mornings on a rota
12. Sole charge: On Saturday mornings
13. OOH: None
14. Branch work: None
15. Computer system: RX Works
16. Consultations: 15 minutes
17. Team: 3.5 vets, 3 nurses, 2 VCAs and a supportive non-clinical team
About them:
18. Provides a positive, happy and supportive working environment
19. Offers further progression with possible lead vet role
20. Offers a good work life balance
21. Offers a wide range of modern veterinary services
22. Supportive and friendly team
23. Offers flexible working hours
24. Offers funding for a certificate and supports areas of special interest
25. Part of a large nationwide network of practices
26. Fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment
27. Offers opportunity to expand clinical skill set and knowledge with the varied case load
28. Practice provides clinical freedom for personal growth and development
29. They offer care for physical and mental health wellbeing
About you:
30. You will be comfortable with routine surgeries
31. You will have an approachable, empathetic, and caring attitude
32. You will be passionate about all aspects of your veterinary work
33. You will be happy to share knowledge and mentor others where required
34. You will be able to establish good working relationships with clients and be confident in all consultations
35. 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
36. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop a great rapport with both clients and staff
37. You will be a strong team player
38. 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:
39. Emergency cover
40. Operating theatre
41. Isolation unit
42. In-house blood transfusions
43. Echocardiology
44. Blood pressure monitor
45. ECG
46. Ultrasound
47. Biochemistry
48. Haematology
49. Electrolyte
50. In-house laboratory
51. X-ray
52. Soft tissue surgery
53. Hospital ward
54. Dentistry
55. Microchipping
56. Separate cat and dog waiting areas
Package:
57. Salary: £70, to £80, per annum, commensurate to experience
58. Holidays: Generous annual leave
59. CPD: Generous allowance
60. Memberships: RCVS and VDS fees paid
61. Contributory pension and life assurance
62. Certificates encouraged and supported
63. Private medical insurance
64. Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with high street retailers and restaurants
65. Staff bonus scheme
66. Staff discount
67. Potential relocation package for the right candidate
68. Childcare vouchers
Must haves:
69. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
70. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
71. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills