Opportunity for Clinical Lead Veterinary Surgeon
We are seeking a Clinical Lead Veterinary Surgeon who will continue to develop a superb first opinion 4 Vet Practice based in the wonderful market town of Tamworth, situated in the Midlands, 15 miles from Birmingham which offers easy commute for all travel.
Our Clinical Lead Eubie and his wife Sharon have reached that time in their lives where freedom has become important and our hearts are still very much in South Africa, we have purchased long life ambition of mine to own working farm which we currently are running 200 cattle. Looking after the land and responsible farming is my passion. It is their intention to spend more time in South Africa, this has created a great opportunity for a clinical lead Vet role, someone who can carry on with our business allowing them clinical freedom whilst allowing the business to keep evolving. You would be able to take a natural lead role with the support of our Practice Manager, you would be mentoring newly qualified Vets supporting them and allowing them to grow in confidence and skill. You would be required to provide a wealth of experience and skill set, thus continuing with the high standard of care for which we are very proud of. In return this role ‘can’ evolve into a potential partner opportunity.
After arriving in the UK from South Africa in 1996 having qualified as a Veterinary Surgeon at Onderstepoort Pretoria Eubie’s journey started in Wales working for an independent large animal practice, this was a great grounding for the start of his career, it also allowed Eubie to indulge in his sport of Rugby for which he played for Dolgellau and eventually Wrexham, this always being a fantastic way to build long lasting friendships with all. Sharon and Eubie opened Companion Care Tamworth 2005, working and building a business that today they along with our long standing staff including their son Daniel are very proud of the successful business they have become. We now currently are a four Vet practice with a team of 14 including their Practice Manager, RVNS, SVNs and Front of House team.
As the Clinical Lead Veterinary Surgeon, you will be working closely with our Owners and Practice Manager who offer a wealth of experience, alongside our wonderful support team. You will have autonomy to share new ideas. As part of your duties, you will be maintaining the support for the junior Vets. The practice is purpose built to a high standard and is situated within Pets At Home for whom we have maintained a great relationship over a 20 year period. All consult rooms are air conditioned, along with a spacious theatre Room. You can enjoy the use of up to date equipment including Ultrasound and digital Xray. We can offer a 4 or 5 day per week position, but we can offer flexibility. Over the 4 or 5 days you will work 40 hours as a full time Vet. You would be required to work a 1:3 weekends Saturday only, No Out of Hours required as these are outsourced to a 24 hour hospital.
Package and Benefits:
Salary will be competitive starting at £68,000 + per annum. This will be reviewed
6 monthly. There are potential partner ownership shares available for the
right candidate. Further study towards Veterinary Management courses or clinical qualifications will be funded and encouraged. All Registration fees will be paid for.
Key Skills:
Qualifications to be provided.
Must be RCVS registered.
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