Job description
Permanent Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Dunstable, Bedfordshire
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon?
2. Are you looking to move into a senior role?
Are you looking for...
3. A 4-day week?
4. No OOH work?
5. A great salary of up to £70,?
We are recruiting on behalf of a practice in Dunstable for a Permanent Senior Veterinary Surgeon to join their team.
You will be joining a small, close-knit team of 4 vets, 5 nurses and a supportive non-clinical team. You will be an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who is confident and competent working sole charge. You will have the ability to create trusting and dependable relationships with your clients and will provide the gold standard of care to the practice's patients and clients. The practice mainly deals with dogs and cats, with a very small number of small mammals and exotics. Support is available if you have an area of interest you wish to pursue.
The role will be full time for 4 days per week, along with 1 in 3 Saturdays. Part time hours are available. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.
Benefits:
6. Practice provides 15 minute consultations
7. Dedicated surgery day
8. Scheduled breaks
9. Supports certificates and additional qualifications
Key details:
10. Type: Small animal
11. Hours: Full time, 4 days per week, part time hours available
12. Weekends: 1 in 3 Saturdays
13. Sole charge: Yes
14. OOH: None
15. Branch work: None
16. Computer system: RX Works
17. Consultations: 15 minutes
18. Team: 4 vets, 5 RVNs and a supportive non-clinical team
About them:
19. Provides a positive, happy and supportive working environment
20. Offers further progression with possible Lead Vet role
21. Offers a good work life balance
22. Offers a wide range of modern veterinary services
23. Supportive and friendly team
24. Offers flexible working hours
25. Offers funding for a certificate and supports areas of special interest
26. Part of a large nationwide network of practices
27. Fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment
28. Offers opportunity to expand clinical skill set and knowledge with the varied case load
29. Practice provides clinical freedom for personal growth and development
30. They offer care for physical and mental health wellbeing
About you:
31. You will be comfortable with routine surgeries
32. You will have an approachable, empathetic, and caring attitude
33. You will be passionate about all aspects of your Veterinary Work
34. You will be happy to share knowledge and mentor others where required
35. You will be able to establish good working relationships with clients and be confident in all consultations
36. 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
37. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop a great rapport with both clients and staff
38. You will be a strong team player
39. 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:
40. Emergency cover
41. Operating theatre
42. Isolation unit
43. Blood pressure monitor
44. Biochemistry
45. Haematology
46. In-house laboratory
47. X-ray
48. Hospital ward
49. Dentistry
Package:
50. Salary: Up to £70, per annum, commensurate to experience
51. Holidays: 28 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years
52. CPD: Generous allowance
53. Memberships: RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
54. Contributory pension and life assurance
55. Certificates encouraged and supported
56. Private medical insurance
57. Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with High Street retailers and restaurants
58. Staff bonus scheme
59. Staff discount
60. Potential relocation package for the right candidate
61. Childcare vouchers
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