Job description
Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Trafford, Greater Manchester
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon?
2. Are you looking to join an established small animal practice?
Are you looking for...
3. A great salary of up to £70,?
4. No OOH work?
5. A generous CPD allowance?
We are recruiting on behalf of a practice in Trafford for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join their team.
The practice is looking for a vet who has good experience gained in a small animal practice who is confident in routine surgeries. You must have excellent communication skills in order to inform and support clients and the ability to create evidence-based treatment plans. You must also be passionate about keeping up to date with your own professional development.
This position is full time for 40 hours per week with shifts between 9am and 8pm, along with 1 in 3 Saturdays from 9am to 6pm and Sundays from 11am to 5pm. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.
Benefits:
6. Practice provides 15 minute consultations (30 minutes for complex cases)
7. Dedicated surgery day
8. Scheduled breaks
9. Supports certificates and additional qualifications
Key details:
10. Type: Small animal
11. Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week, shifts between 9am and 8pm
12. Weekends: 1 in 3 weekends
13. TOIL: Yes, after working a weekend
14. Sole charge: Yes
15. OOH: None
16. Branch work: None
17. Computer system: RX Works
18. Consultations: 15 minutes
19. Team: 2 vets, 2 RVNs and a supportive non-clinical team
About them:
20. RCVS accredited practice
21. ISFM accredited cat friendly practice
22. Provides a positive, happy and supportive working environment
23. Offers further progression with possible lead vet role
24. Offers a good work life balance
25. Offers a wide range of modern veterinary services
26. Supportive and friendly team and practice
27. Offers flexible working hours
28. Offers funding for a certificate and supports areas of special interest
29. Part of a large nationwide network of practices
30. Fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment
31. Offers opportunity to expand clinical skill set and knowledge with the varied case load
32. Practice provides clinical freedom for personal growth and development
33. They offer care for physical and mental health wellbeing
About you:
34. You will be comfortable with routine surgeries
35. You will have an approachable, empathetic, and caring attitude
36. You will be passionate about all aspects of your Veterinary Work
37. You will be happy to share knowledge and mentor others where required
38. You will be able to establish good working relationships with clients and be confident in all consultations
39. 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.
40. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop a great rapport with both clients and staff.
41. You will be a strong team player
42. 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:
43. Emergency cover
44. Biochemistry
45. Blood pressure monitor
46. Dentistry
47. Fracture repair
48. Haematology
49. Hospital ward
50. In-house laboratory
51. Isolation unit
52. Microchipping
53. Nurse clinics
54. Operating theatre
55. Separate cat and dog wards
56. Soft tissue surgery
57. Ultrasound
58. X-ray
Package:
59. Salary: Up to £70, per annum, commensurate to experience
60. Holidays: 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays
61. CPD: Generous allowance
62. Memberships: RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
63. Contributory pension and life assurance
64. Certificates encouraged and supported
65. Private medical insurance
66. Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with high street retailers and restaurants
67. Staff bonus scheme
68. Staff discount
69. Potential relocation package for the right candidate
70. Childcare vouchers
Must haves:
71. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
72. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
73. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills