Job description
Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Folkestone, Kent
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon or soon to be?
2. Are you looking to join an established small animal practice?
Are you looking for...
3. A great salary of up to £60,?
4. No OOH work?
5. A working week of 40 hours?
6. A generous CPD allowance?
We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal practice in Folkestone for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join their team.
The practice is looking for a vet with good experience gained in a small animal practice who has excellent communication skills in order to inform and support clients and a genuine interest in animal welfare. You must have good general surgical and medical skills and be passionate about keeping up to date with your own professional development.
This role is full time for 40 hours per week, along with 1 in 3 weekends with time off in lieu. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.
Benefits:
7. Practice provides 15 minute consultations (30 minutes for complex cases)
8. Dedicated surgery day
9. Scheduled breaks
10. Supports certificates and additional qualifications
Key details:
11. Type: Small animal
12. Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week
13. Weekends: 1 in 3 weekends
14. Sole charge: None
15. OOH: None
16. Branch work: None
17. Computer system: RX Works
18. Consultations: 15 minutes
19. Team: 3 vets, 5 RVNs, 2 SVNs and a supportive non-clinical team
About them:
20. RCVS accredited practice
21. ISFM accredited cat friendly practice
22. Provides a positive, happy and supportive working environment
23. Offers further progression with possible lead vet role
24. Offers a good work life balance
25. Offers a wide range of modern veterinary services
26. Supportive and friendly team and practice
27. Offers flexible working hours
28. Offers funding for a certificate and supports areas of special interest
29. Part of a large nationwide network of practices
30. Fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment
31. Offers opportunity to expand clinical skill set and knowledge with the varied case load
32. Practice provides clinical freedom for personal growth and development
33. They offer care for physical and mental health wellbeing
About you:
34. You will be comfortable with routine surgeries
35. You will have an approachable, empathetic, and caring attitude
36. You will be passionate about all aspects of your veterinary work
37. You will be happy to share knowledge and mentor others where required
38. You will be able to establish good working relationships with clients and be confident in all consultations
39. 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
40. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop a great rapport with both clients and staff
41. You will be a strong team player
42. 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:
43. Emergency cover
44. Biochemistry
45. Blood pressure monitor
46. Dentistry
47. Haematology
48. Hospital ward
49. In-house laboratory
50. Isolation unit
51. Operating theatre
52. X-ray
Package:
53. Salary: £35, to £60, per annum, commensurate to experience
54. Holidays: Generous annual leave
55. CPD: Generous allowance
56. Memberships: RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
57. Contributory pension and life assurance
58. Certificates encouraged and supported
59. Private medical insurance
60. Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with high street retailers and restaurants
61. Staff bonus scheme
62. Staff discount
63. Potential relocation package for the right candidate
64. Childcare vouchers
Must haves:
65. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
66. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
67. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills