Job description
Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Llanelli, Wales
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon?
2. Are you looking to join an estbalished small animal practice?
We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal practice in Llanelli for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon.
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 be confident working sole charge. You will have excellent surgical and medical skills to provide the gold standard of care for the practice's loyal client base.
The role is full or part time with shifts between 9am and 6:30pm, along with weekends on a rota. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.
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, between 9am and 6:30pm
9. Weekends: On a rota
10. Sole charge: None
11. OOH: None
12. Branch work: None
13. Computer system: RX Works
14. Consultations: 15 minutes
15. Team: 3 vets, 4 RVNs, 1 SVN and a supportive non-clinical team
About them:
16. RCVS accredited practice
17. ISFM accredited cat friendly practice
18. Provides a positive, happy and supportive working environment
19. Offers further progression with possible lead vet role
20. Offers a good work life balance
21. Offers a wide range of modern veterinary services
22. Supportive and friendly team
23. Offers flexible working hours
24. Offers funding for a certificate and supports areas of special interest
25. Part of a large nationwide network of practices
26. Fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment
27. Offers opportunity to expand clinical skill set and knowledge with the varied case load
28. Practice provides clinical freedom for personal growth and development
29. They offer care for physical and mental health wellbeing
About you:
30. You will be comfortable with routine surgeries
31. You will have an approachable, empathetic, and caring attitude
32. You will be passionate about all aspects of your Veterinary Work
33. You will be happy to share knowledge and mentor others where required
34. You will be able to establish good working relationships with clients and be confident in all consultations
35. 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
36. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop a great rapport with both clients and staff
37. You will be a strong team player
38. 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:
39. Emergency cover
40. Operating theatre
41. Separate cat and dog wards and waiting areas
42. Isolation unit
43. Blood pressure monitor
44. Ultrasound
45. Biochemistry
46. Haematology
47. In-house laboratory
48. X-ray
49. Soft tissue
50. Nurse clinic
51. Hospital ward
52. Home visits
53. Dentistry
54. Microchipping
Package:
55. Salary: £35, to £60, pro rata, commensurate to experience
56. Holidays: 5.6 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays
57. CPD: Generous allowance
58. Memberships: RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
59. Contributory pension and life assurance
60. Certificates encouraged and supported
61. Private medical insurance
62. Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with high street retailers and restaurants
63. Staff bonus scheme
64. Staff discount
65. Potential relocation package for the right candidate
66. Childcare vouchers
Must haves:
67. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
68. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
69. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills