We are an Independent, small animal practice based across two sites in East Yorkshire. We have a purpose-built hospital in Bridlington and a smaller, but equally busy practice in Driffield.
Our facilities
Both practices are well equipped with diagnostic ultrasound, digital x-ray and in house laboratory machines. In addition, the Bridlington practice offers CT, endoscopy and fully equipped laparoscopic, orthopaedic and dental theatres.
We run an OOH service from the Bridlington practice covering our own, and 8 other local practice’s emergency work.
The Bridlington surgery is also home to our rehabilitation facility which includes an underwater treadmill machine, a large 6x4 m hydrotherapy pool and a dedicated rehabilitation consultation room with a wide range of physiotherapy equipment.
Our people
We have a 15-vet team, which is made up of both experienced and more recently qualified vets, including certificate holders in diagnostic imaging, surgery and medicine, and actively encourage further training and professional development. We have a wonderful team of RVNs which again include certificate holders and are a busy nurse training practice. We have a dedicated client care team who keep the wheels turning and who are constantly aiming to improve our client experience.
We have a dedicated Rehabilitation team which is currently lead by vet Rayana Kamal. Rayana holds a WVAG Certificate in Chronic Pain Management and Acupuncture and qualified as a Veterinary Physiotherapist from the University of Nottingham in 2022. Rayana is also a board committee member on the British Veterinary Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Association.
Rayana joined the practice in 2021 and has spent most of her time to growing a dedicated and loyal client base offering a holistic approach to rehabilitation using acupuncture, class IV laser therapy, physiotherapy and tailored exercise plans. The rehabilitation facility in Bridlington opened in 2022 and since then we have also been able to offer hydrotherapy. Our rehabilitation patients are a mix of older patients with chronic conditions and patients who have had orthopaedic or spinal disease or surgeries. Cases are either referred internally, with a high case load coming from our orthopaedic surgeon or through external referrals from local practices.
We have two full time hydrotherapists, one of whom is an RVN, who work alongside Rayana to offer a unique veterinary lead service.
Our Values
Our core values are Compassion, Commitment, Integrity and Teamwork. We aim to offer a modern approach to Veterinary Medicine with a traditional client and team focused approach.
Our team are a diverse and welcoming team who work fantastically together to deliver these values
Job description
Our current available position is to provide Rayana’s maternity cover with the possibility of a longer-term role. This unique opportunity involves leading and developing a small team dedicated to rehabilitation and hydrotherapy, maintaining the current client base, and working with the team to look for innovative ways to improve and develop the service.
Rayana currently works a 4-day week with a set day off each week and every other Saturday. There are no late nights or OOH shifts. Rayana spends 90% of her time dedicated to rehabilitation work.
We are open to flexibility around this position with the possibility of part time working being an option. There will also the possibility of including other roles within the practice.
Salary would be expected to to be £45,000-£58,000 depending on hours and experience
Who we are looking for
This is a unique opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon who has a passion for and experience in Veterinary Rehabilitation to lead a small team to maintain and develop an established veterinary rehabilitation department. Further qualifications in veterinary acupuncture and chronic pain management are essential for this role.
Please visit our website to get a feel of our practice, or direct any questions or applications to recruitment@aldgatevet.co.uk
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