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