Job description
Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Hove, East Sussex
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon or soon to be?
2. Are you looking to join a first opinion small animal practice in Hove?
3. Do you want to be part of a supportive team?
Are you looking for...
4. A great salary of up to £65,?
5. 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays?
6. The option of working full or part time?
7. No OOH work?
8. A generous CPD allowance?
We are recruiting for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join a practice in Hove, East Sussex. This role is full or part time, along with weekends on a rota with time off in lieu. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.
This is an established purpose-built practice with a large loyal client base. They offer a variety of first opinion veterinary services and offers second opinion referrals. They see a variety of cases including some exotics. The practice is bright and spacious and has state of the art facilities and equipment.
About the role
The practice is looking for an experienced veterinary surgeon who is confident in routine surgeries and consultations. They must have excellent customer service and communication skills and able to work closely with others within a team. The vet will be joining a team of 2 vets, 3 nurses and support team, all of whom are committed to providing a high standard of clinical care. The vet will have a friendly and approachable manner and be flexible, enthusiastic and have a genuine passion for animal welfare.
Key details:
9. Type: Small animal
10. Hours: Full or part time
11. Weekends: On a rota
12. TOIL: For weekends
13. Sole charge: On occasion
14. OOH: None
15. Branch work: None
16. Computer system: RX Works
17. Consultations: 15 minutes
18. Team: 2 vets, 3 nurses and support team
About them:
19. State-of-the-art equipment with all the latest technology
20. First opinion and second opinion referral practice
21. State of the art equipment
22. Wide variety of surgical services available
23. Bright spacious air-conditioned practice with modern facilities
24. Offers an exciting workload
25. Certificates and areas of special interest are supported and encouraged
26. Offers a good work-life balance
27. Offers clinical freedom and the ability to work up cases and see them through from start to finish
28. Offers opportunity to expand clinical skill set and knowledge
29. Practice provides clinical freedom for personal growth and development
About you:
30. You must have a strong work ethic and provide an excellent high standard of clinical service
31. You will be confident in all areas of routine surgeries and medical cases
32. You will want to contribute to the practice 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
33. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop a great rapport with both clients and staff
34. You will be a strong team player
Facilities:
The practice offers a wide range of modern veterinary services and facilities, including:
35. First opinion and second opinion practice
36. Emergency cover
37. Operating theatres
38. ECG
39. CT scanner
40. MRI machine
41. Orthopaedics
42. Soft tissue surgery
43. Laser treatment
44. Wellness suite for hydrotherapy and physiotherapy
45. X-ray
46. Nurse clinics
47. Isolation unit
48. Ultrasound
49. In-house laboratory
50. Dentistry
51. Separate cat and dog wards
Package:
52. Salary: £40, to £65, pro rata, commensurate to experience
53. Holidays: 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
54. CPD: Generous allowance
55. Memberships: Professional fees paid
56. Workplace pension scheme
57. Support towards certificate and career development
58. Healthcare scheme
59. Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with high street retailers and restaurants
60. Staff bonus scheme
61. Staff discount
Must haves:
62. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
63. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
64. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills