Job description
Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Redditch, Worcestershire
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon or soon to be?
2. Are you looking to join an established, independent small animal practice?
3. Do you want to be part of an experienced and supportive team?
Are you looking for...
4. A great salary starting salary?
5. A working week of 4 days?
6. A generous CPD allowance?
7. A practice that can offer accommodation?
We have an opportunity for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join a well respected, small animal practice in Redditch.
The practice is looking for a vet who has good experience gained in a small animal practice, excellent communication skills in order to inform and support clients, competence in routine surgeries and the ability to create evidence-based treatment plans. However there is a position for a New Graduate Surgeon as they have the right support in place.
This role is full or part time with shifts from 9am to 6pm, along with Saturday mornings on a rota. There will be some OOH and on-call on a rota shared between the team.
Key details:
8. Type: Small animal
9. Hours: Full or part time, shifts from 9am to 6pm. 4 days a week
10. Weekends: Saturday mornings on a rota, 9:30am to 11am
11. OOH: 1 in 4 weekends, no on-call between 9pm and 9am
12. Sole charge: When on call or Saturdays
13. Branch work: N/A
14. Consultations: 15 minutes
15. Computer system: Merlin
16. Team:3 vets, 3 nurses and 2 receptionists
About them:
17. Independent practice with a supportive team
18. Offers a fantastic work-life balance
19. Offers clinical freedom to a vet
20. Can provide support for new graduate
21. Offers modern veterinary services, diagnostics, and facilities to small animals
22. Loyal client base
23. Comprises of a highly skilled veterinary team with various expertise and areas of special interest
24. Can provide ongoing training and development where required
25. Excellent reputation within the community
About you:
26. Various levels of experience will be considered
27. You will be comfortable in all routine surgeries and consultations - support for more recent graduates available
28. You will always deliver and be committed to providing a high standard of clinical care
29. You will have an enthusiastic and caring attitude
30. You will have strong communication skills and organisational skills
31. You will work well under pressure with a calm and confident manner
32. You will have excellent people management skills
33. A kind and empathetic attitude is essential
34. You will be ambitious looking to study towards a certificate or be a certificate holding surgeon looking to progress further
35. You will be a team player
36. The role is not determined on years of experience and be catered to suit but ultimately the Vet needs to be ambitious looking to develop your clinical skills and knowledge further
37. Areas of special interest would be an advantage
38. You will want to be at the forefront of the practice help growing and developing the services and facilities provided
39. You will have excellent customer facing skills
40. You will work well within the team alongside other veterinary specialists and clinicians
41. You will be a passionate and motivated veterinary surgeon with a genuine interest for animal welfare
Facilities:
The practice offers a wide range of modern veterinary services along with state-of-the-art technology and diagnostic equipment, including:
42. X-ray
43. Ultrasound
44. Separate cat and dog wards
45. Two large consulting rooms, one with outside access
46. Onsite accommodation
Package:
47. Salary: Up to £70, pro rata, commensurate to experience
48. Holidays: 5 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays plus your birthday off
49. CPD: Generous allowance
50. Memberships: Professional fees paid
51. Accommodation can be included as part of the package
52. Your birthday paid leave
53. Sponsorship for work visas available
54. Accomodation and relocation can be supported
55. Certificates supported and funded
56. Exclusive company discounts and rewards
57. Workplace pension scheme
58. Health insurance scheme
59. Staff discount
Must haves:
60. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
61. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
62. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills