Job description
Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Sandy, Bedfordshire
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon or soon to be?
2. Are you looking for a new opportunity in Bedfordshire?
We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal hospital in Sandy for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. This role is full time for 40 hours per week over 4 or 5 days, along with 1 in 4 Saturday mornings. Part time hours can be considered. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.
Key details
3. Type: Small animal
4. Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week over 4 or 5 days, shifts between 8:30am and 7pm
5. Weekends: 1 in 4 Saturday mornings, 8:30am to 1pm
6. Sole charge: Yes
7. OOH: None
8. On-call: None
9. Branch work: N/A
10. Computer system: Merlin
11. Team: 3 vets, 4 RVNs and a supportive non-clinical team
The role
12. The role offers a varied caseload with a mixture of consultations and surgeries
13. There will be no OOH work and minimal call out requirements, offering a great work-life balance
About them
14. They offer a wide range of modern veterinary services and diagnostics, including an in-house laboratory, x-ray and ultrasound
15. They have the facilities and caseload to support clinical development
16. They have a supportive and friendly team
17. They can offer support for areas of special interest, along with funding for certificates
18. They offer a great bonus package in addition to salary
Team culture
19. The practice has a great team made up of 3 vets, 4 RVNs and a supportive non-clinical team
20. They understand the importance of the roles that RVNs play within the practice and actively encourage the development of skills and knowledge whereby the nurses offer nurse clinics where they can advise and educate clients and use their own initiative whilst assisting the vets
21. They pride themselves on a supportive team culture and they value each and everyone's roles within the practice
22. They understand the difficulties that the vet industry can face and support each other to provide a positive and encouraging work environment
23. Investing in their people, premises and processes is at the heart of what they do
About you
24. They are looking for a vet who has a good level of experience both in medicine and surgery
25. You will have excellent communications skills and client facing skills
26. You will have a positive attitude and show empathy to both clients and team members
27. You will encourage ongoing development of the team
28. You will be a team player and be able to work in a collaborative manner
Package
29. Salary: Up to £70, per annum, commensurate to experience
30. Holidays: 6.6 weeks annual leave, plus bank holidays
31. CPD: Generous allowance of £1, with 5 days to attend
32. Memberships: RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
33. Relocation support
34. Medical insurance
35. Workplace pension
36. Family friendly policies
37. Employee wellbeing programmes
38. Ongoing learning and development platforms available
Must haves:
39. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
40. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
41. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills