Job description
Permanent Weekend Veterinary Surgeon - Ashford, Kent
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon?
2. Are you looking to join an established small animal practice in Kent?
Are you looking for...
3. No OOH work?
4. Weekends only?
We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal practice in Ashford, Kent for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join their team.
The practice is looking for a vet with good experience 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 position is part time for weekends only. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.
Benefits:
5. Practice provides 15 minute consultations (30 minutes for complex cases)
6. Dedicated surgery day
7. Scheduled breaks
8. Supports certificates and additional qualifications
Key details:
9. Type: Small animal
10. Hours: Part time, weekends only
11. Weekends: Yes
12. Sole charge: None
13. OOH: None
14. Branch work: N/A
15. Computer system: RX Works
16. Consultations: 15 minutes
17. Team: 6 vets, 6 RVNs, 1 SVN and a supportive non-clinical team
About them:
18. RCVS accredited practice
19. ISFM accredited cat friendly practice
20. Provides a positive, happy and supportive working environment
21. Offers further progression with possible lead vet role
22. Offers a good work-life balance
23. Offers a wide range of modern veterinary services
24. Supportive and friendly team and practice
25. Offers flexible working hours
26. Offers funding for a certificate and supports areas of special interest
27. Part of a large nationwide network of practices
28. Fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment
29. Offers opportunity to expand clinical skill set and knowledge with the varied case load
30. Practice provides clinical freedom for personal growth and development
31. They offer care for physical and mental health wellbeing
About you:
32. You will be comfortable with routine surgeries
33. You will have an approachable, empathetic, and caring attitude
34. You will be passionate about all aspects of your veterinary work
35. You will be happy to share knowledge and mentor others where required
36. You will be able to establish good working relationships with clients and be confident in all consultations
37. 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
38. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop a great rapport with both clients and staff
39. You will be a strong team player
40. 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:
41. Emergency cover
42. Biochemistry
43. Blood pressure monitor
44. Dentistry
45. Endoscopy
46. Haematology
47. Hospital ward
48. In-house laboratory
49. Isolation unit
50. Keyhole surgery
51. Microchipping
52. Nurse clinics
53. Operating theatre
54. Separate cat and dog waiting areas
55. Ultrasound
56. X-ray
Package:
57. Salary: Up to £60, pro rata, commensurate to experience
58. Holidays: Generous annual leave
59. CPD: Generous allowance
60. Memberships: RCVS, VDS and BVA 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