Job description
Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Rochdale, Lancashire
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon or soon to be?
2. Are you looking for a new opportunity in Rochdale?
3. Want to be a part of a growing and expanding practice?
Are you looking for...
4. No OOH work?
5. A 6pm finish everyday?
6. Limited weekends?
7. A good work-life balance?
We have an opportunity for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join a small animal practice in Rochdale, Lancashire. This role is full or part time with a 6pm finish each day, along with Saturday mornings from 9:30am to 12pm on a rota. There will be some occasional sole charge. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.
This 1st opinion practice not only offers a great work-life balance but a relaxed and supportive environment along with clinical freedom.
The practice is continuing to expand and have exciting plans for development in the future. Due to this and business demand they are looking for an additional Vet to join their existing team of 2 full time Vets and 1 part time Vet. There is also a supportive nursing team and auxiliary staff.
The practice is fully equipped offering a range of veterinary services. They are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Vet with excellent communication skills and someone who is a team player and will fit right in. The Vet will have the desire about being involved in the ongoing development of the practice.
Key details:
8. Type: Small animal
9. Hours: Full or part time, 6pm finishes each day
10. Weekends: Saturday mornings on a rota, 9:30am to 12pm
11. OOH: None
12. Sole charge: Occasional
13. Computer system: Bespoke
14. Branch work: None
15. Team: 3 vets along with supportive nursing team and non-clinical team
About them:
16. Large supportive team
17. Offers a fantastic work-life balance
18. Offers clinical freedom to a Vet
19. Can provide support for new graduate Vet
20. Offers modern veterinary services, diagnostics and facilities to small animals
21. Large loyal client base
22. Comprises of a highly skilled veterinary team with various expertise and areas of special interest.
23. Can provide ongoing training and development where required
24. Excellent reputation within the community
About you:
25. Various levels of experience will be considered
26. You will be comfortable in all routine surgeries and consultations
27. You will always deliver and be committed to providing a high standard of clinical care
28. You will have an enthusiastic and caring attitude
29. Youi will have strong communication skills and organisational skills
30. You will work well under pressure with a calm and confident manner
31. You will have excellent people management skills
32. A kind and empathetic attitude is essential
33. You will be ambitious looking to study towards a certificate or be a certificate holding surgeon looking to progress further
34. You will be a team player
35. 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
36. Areas of special interest would be an advantage
37. You will want to be at the forefront of the practice help growing and developing the services and facilities provided
38. You will have excellent customer facing skills
39. You will work well within the team alongside other veterinary specialists and clinicians
40. 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:
41. Emergency care
42. Vaccinations
43. Neutering
44. Nurse clinics
45. Dentistry
46. Ultrasound
47. X-ray
48. Anaesthetic
49. Surgeries
Package:
50. Salary: £35, to £65, pro rata, commensurate to experience
51. Holidays: 6.6 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays
52. CPD: Generous allowance
53. Memberships: RCVS and VDS fees paid
54. Certificates supported and funded
55. Company sick pay
56. Exclusive company discounts and rewards
57. Workplace pension scheme
58. Health 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