Job description
Permanent Equine Veterinary Surgeon - Holsworthy, Devon
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon?
2. Are you looking for a new equine opportunity?
We have an opportunity for a Permanent Equine Veterinary Surgeon to join an animal practice in Holsworthy, Devon.
The practice is looking for a surgeon who has excellent communication skills in order to inform and support clients, competence in routine consultations surgeries and the ability to create evidence-based treatment plans. The vet will receive support from experienced vets.
The role is full or part time with weekends on a rota. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties unless you are working part time.
The role will focus on pleasure, sport horse, racing, stud client base with ambulatory and clinic-based work. The practice is home to high quality portable equipment including video gastroscope and endoscopes, two Cuatro Slate Hub DR units, digital ultrasound scanners and shockwave. There is also a newly refurbished operating theatre, lameness diagnostic facilities, a new Leonardo Dual 45 diode laser and BEVA approved AI with onsite stocks, stabling and paddocks. You will have responsibility for your own cases including work ups at the clinic and will be working alongside experienced colleagues. There are regular clinical club meetings and mentoring. The practice is frequently visited by external specialists in all spheres.
Key details:
3. Type: Small animal
4. Hours: Full or part time
5. Weekends: On a rota
6. OOH: Available for part time role
7. Sole charge: None
8. Computer system: Robovet
9. Branch work: None
10. Team: 8 vets and a supportive non-clinical team (across 6 branches)
About them:
11. Large supportive team
12. Offers a fantastic work-life balance
13. Offers clinical freedom to a vet
14. Can provide support for new graduate vet
15. Offers modern veterinary services, diagnostics and facilities to small animals
16. Large loyal client base
17. Comprises of a highly skilled veterinary team with various expertise and areas of special interest
18. Can provide ongoing training and development where required
19. Excellent reputation within the community
About you:
20. Various levels of experience will be considered
21. You will be comfortable in all routine surgeries and consultations - support for more recent graduates available
22. You will always deliver and be committed to providing a high standard of clinical care
23. You will have an enthusiastic and caring attitude
24. Youi will have strong communication skills and organisational skills
25. You will work well under pressure with a calm and confident manner
26. You will have excellent people management skills
27. A kind and empathetic attitude is essential
28. You will be ambitious looking to study towards a certificate or be a certificate holding surgeon looking to progress further
29. You will be a team player
30. 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
31. Areas of special interest would be an advantage
32. You will want to be at the forefront of the practice help growing and developing the services and facilities provided.
33. You will have excellent customer facing skills
34. You will work well within the team alongside other veterinary specialists and clinicians
35. 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:
36. Vaccinations
37. Dentistry
38. Box rest
39. Gastroscopy
40. Microchipping
41. Isolation box
42. Stables
43. Examination room fitted with stocks and non-clip rubber floors
44. Operating theatre
45. Laser surgery
46. Haico surgery table
47. Paddocks
48. Endoscopy
49. Wireless X-ray
Package:
50. Salary: £35, to £50, per annum, commensurate to experience
51. Holiday: 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays
52. CPD: Generous allowance of £1, with 5 days to attend
53. Memberships: RCVS and VDS fees paid
54. Certificates supported and funded
55. Exclusive company discounts and rewards
56. Workplace pension scheme
57. Health insurance scheme
58. Staff discount
Must haves:
59. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
60. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
61. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills