Job description
Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Penzance, Cornwall
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon?
2. Are you looking for a better work-life balance?
We are recruiting on behalf of a practice in Penzance for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon. This role is full or part time with weekends on a rota. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.
The practice is looking for a surgeon who has good experience gained in a small animal practice, excellent communication skills in order to inform and support clients, competence in routine surgeries and the ability to create evidence-based treatment plans. You will have excellent surgical and medical skills to provide the gold standard of care for the practice's loyal client base.You will be confident working sole charge on occasion.
The practice are able to offering flexibility and can provide hours that are suited to the Vets lifestyle. So perhaps whether that's working around school hours or other family commitments. The practice understand the importance of a good work-life balance and ensure that they can offer his flexibility.
The Vet will be confident in sole charge work when required and they will enjoy client interaction. They will have sold medical and surgical skills and be happy to support and guide fellow team members when required.
Benefits:
3. Practice provides 15 minute consultations
4. Dedicated surgery day
5. Scheduled breaks
6. Supports certificates and additional qualifications
Key details:
7. Type: Small animal
8. Hours: Full or part time, flexible hours to suit you
9. Weekends: On a rota
10. Sole charge: On occasion
11. OOH: None
12. Branch work: None
13. Computer system: RX Works
14. Consultations: 15 minutes
15. Team: 3 vets, 4 RVNs, 2 SVNs and a supportive nonclinical team
About them:
16. Provides a positive, happy and supportive working environment
17. Offers further progression with possible lead vet role
18. Offers a good work life balance
19. Offers a wide range of modern veterinary services
20. Supportive and friendly team
21. Offers flexible working hours
22. Offers funding for a certificate and supports areas of special interest
23. Part of a large nationwide network of practices
24. Fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment
25. Offers opportunity to expand clinical skill set and knowledge with the varied case load
26. Practice provides clinical freedom for personal growth and development
27. They offer care for physical and mental health wellbeing
About you:
28. You will be comfortable with routine surgeries
29. You will have an approachable, empathetic, and caring attitude
30. You will be passionate about all aspects of your veterinary work
31. You will be happy to share knowledge and mentor others where required
32. You will be able to establish good working relationships with clients and be confident in all consultations
33. 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
34. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop a great rapport with both clients and staff
35. You will be a strong team player
36. 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:
37. Operating theatre
38. Separate cat and dog wards and waiting rooms
39. X-ray
40. Isolation unit
41. Echocardiology
42. Blood pressure monitor
43. Ultrasound
44. Biochemistry
45. Haematology
46. Electrolyte
47. In-house laboratory
48. Nurse clinic
49. Hospital ward
50. Home visits
51. Fracture repair
52. Exotic pets
53. Ear surgery
54. Cruciate surgery
55. Dentistry
56. Aquatics
57. Microchipping
Package:
58. Salary: £35, to £60, pro rata, commensurate to experience
59. Holidays: 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 after 2 years of service
60. CPD: Generous allowance
61. Memberships: Professional fees paid
62. Contributory pension and life assurance
63. Certificates encouraged and supported
64. Private medical insurance
65. Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with high street retailers and restaurants
66. Staff bonus scheme
67. Staff discount
68. Potential relocation package for the right candidate
69. Childcare vouchers
Must haves:
70. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
71. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
72. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills