Permanent Veterinary Surgeon – Cardiff, South Glamorgan
* Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon or soon to be?
* Are you looking for a role where you can have more clinical freedom?
* Would you like to work in an environment where more advanced surgeries are performed?
We are recruiting on behalf of a practice in Cardiff for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join their team.
You will be joining a talented, collaborative clinical team of 4 vets, 4 RVNs and 2 SVNs. They will give you the clinical freedom you deserve, along with any level of support you require. They perform most of the advanced orthopaedic and soft tissue surgeries in the practice, so a vet with experience in these areas is desirable. You will have the experience necessary to improve the practice effectively and raise the already high standards provided by the clinic. You will have the ability to create trusting and dependable relationships with your clients and will provide the gold standard of care to the practice’s patients and clients.
This role is full time with weekends on a rota. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.
Benefits:
* Practice provides 15 minute consultations
* Dedicated surgery day
* Scheduled breaks
* Supports certificates and additional qualifications
Key details:
* Type: Small animal
* Hours: Full time, flexible shifts
* Weekends: On a rota
* Sole charge: None
* OOH: None
* Branch work: None
* Computer system: RX Works
* Consultations: 15 minutes
* Team: 4 vets, 4 RVNs, 2 SVNs and a supportive non-clinical team
About them:
* Provides a positive, happy and supportive working environment
* Offers further progression with possible lead vet role
* Offers a good work life balance
* Offers a wide range of modern veterinary services
* Supportive and friendly team and practice
* Offers flexible working hours
* Offers funding for a certificate and supports areas of special interest
* Part of a large nationwide network of practices
* Fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment
* Offers opportunity to expand clinical skill set and knowledge with the varied case load
* Practice provides clinical freedom for personal growth and development
* They offer care for physical and mental health wellbeing
About you:
* You will be comfortable with routine surgeries
* You will have an approachable, empathetic, and caring attitude
* You will be passionate about all aspects of your veterinary work
* You will be happy to share knowledge and mentor others where required
* You will be able to establish good working relationships with clients and be confident in all consultations
* 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
* You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop a great rapport with both clients and staff
* You will be a strong team player
* 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:
* Emergency cover
* Orthopaedics
* Operating theatre
* Separate cat and dog wards
* X-ray
* Isolation unit
* Echocardiology
* Blood pressure monitor
* ECG
* Ultrasound
* Biochemistry
* Haematology
* Electrolyte
* In-house laboratory
* Dentistry
* Microchipping
Package:
* Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 per annum, commensurate to experience
* Holidays: 28 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years
* CPD: Generous allowance
* Memberships: RCVS and BVA fees paid
* Contributory pension and life assurance
* Certificates encouraged and supported
* Private medical insurance
* Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with high street retailers and restaurants
* Staff bonus scheme
* Staff discount
* Potential relocation package for the right candidate
* Childcare vouchers
Must haves:
* RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
* Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
* Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
What happens next?
CLICK APPLY NOW or if you have any pre-application questions or if this role is not quite right for you, please contact the Vet Seekers team (details below) to discuss your veterinary career aspirations further.
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