Overview
Small Animal Surgeon – An exciting opportunity for an experienced small animal surgeon (purely soft tissue or mixed soft tissue and orthopaedics) to join Northwest Veterinary Specialists. The applicant must be board certified (ECVS/ACVS/RCVS) and keen to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Progression into a leadership role within the surgery department may be possible, though not compulsory. The surgery department currently comprises 2 ECVS diplomates, 2 post-ECVS residency clinicians, and one 3rd year ECVS resident.
Responsibilities
* Provide clinical services as a specialist consultant in surgery cases.
* Support and develop the surgery team by supervising and teaching residents, interns, and nurses.
* Work collaboratively with all other services and foster strong interdepartmental relationships.
* Demonstrate professional standards that advance patient care.
* Contribute to an equal share of the out-of-hours rota with time off in lieu following weekend cover.
About the hospital
Northwest Veterinary Specialists is a leading referral-only specialist small animal hospital in Cheshire. It is a multidisciplinary hospital with orthopaedic, soft tissue, neurology, internal medicine, oncology, anaesthesia, dermatology, and diagnostic imaging departments. All clinical disciplines are staffed to European Diplomate or RCVS Specialist standards. The hospital runs European-approved residency programmes in small animal surgery, neurology, internal medicine, and oncology. It is equipped to a very high standard with on-site 24/7 RVNs and veterinary interns, and imaging includes computed radiography, fluoroscopy (C-arm with digital subtraction and road-mapping), ultrasonography, and on-site high-field 1.5T MRI.
Qualifications and requirements
You must fulfil the following requirements
* Membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
* Excellent command of written and spoken English
* Professional and caring approach in all aspects of work
* Right to Work in the UK (evidence required)
What’s on offer?
* Full‑time – 40 hours per week, can be arranged over 4 or 5 days
* Very competitive salary
* Opportunities for progression and career development
Benefits
* 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
* RCVS and VDS fees paid
* External CPD funded
* Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
* Career progression opportunities
* Staff discount schemes
* Private medical insurance
* Life Assurance
* Enhanced sickness pay
* Enhanced equal family leave
* E-car salary sacrifice scheme
* Employer contribution pension scheme
* Wellness program including an Employee Assistance Program and additional support
* Eyecare voucher scheme
* Free annual Flu jab
* Cycle to work scheme
* Recruitment referral reward scheme
Location and equality notice
Northwest Veterinary Specialists is an easy commute from Chester, Liverpool, North Wales and Manchester. Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Linnaeus is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture.
Support and contact
At Linnaeus, we support the physical and mental health of all associates, with Mental Health First Aiders and confidential Employee Assistance Programme available. For further information or a confidential chat, contact:
Sian Emery (Talent Acquisition Partner) at Sian.emery@linnaeusgroup.co.uk or Mary Marrington (Clinical Director) at m.marrington@nwspecialists.com
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