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Senior Veterinary Surgeon
J334064 Melton Mowbray East Midlands £65K / Year
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Exciting Vet Opportunity in Melton Mowbray
Kickstart your veterinary career in Melton Mowbray with a competitive base salary of £65,000 - £80,000! Whether you're seeking full-time or part-time work, this senior veterinary surgeon role is perfect for you.
Benefits Package
- Salary: £65,000 - £80,000, depending on experience
- Holiday Allowance: 21 days
- CPD: Generous support for training and development
- Extras: Health insurance, pension contributions
- Accommodation & Car: Potential assistance available
- Other Benefits: Relocation package and potential partner buy-in
Job Description: Vet Vacancy at Melton Vets
Practice Overview:
- Practice Name: Melton Vets
- Practice Type: Independent, First Opinion, Small Animal
- Ownership Structure: 2 Partners (Open to senior vet becoming a partner)
- Location: Melton (Own train station, onsite parking)
- Facilities: 4 consult rooms, 2 surgical theatres
- Caseload: Small animal, including routine procedures (dentals, spays) and occasional guinea pigs
Role Overview:
- Position: Small Animal Vet
- Experience Level: Ideally 5+ years (open to candidates with 3+ years)
- Working Hours:
- Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Weekend on-call rota (1/5 weekends, Saturday/Sunday)
- 1 weekday on-call
- Flexible, open to 4 or 5-day working week
- Out-of-Hours Rota: 1 night per week
- Sole Charge: Yes, some sole charge required
- Consult Times: 15 minutes
- Day Structure:
- 1 dedicated ops day (4 ops)
- Remaining days focused on consultations
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality small animal care, including consultations and routine surgeries
- Participate in weekend and night on-call rota
- Opportunity to work with a varied caseload and occasional unusual cases (, guinea pigs)
- Collaborative team environment with 4 other vets, including a mentor (Giles and Charlotte)
Skills & Experience Required:
- 3+ years of small animal veterinary experience (5+ years preferred)
- Strong surgical skills and experience with routine procedures
- Comfortable with sole charge duties
- Motivated to continue learning and developing professionally
Training & Development:
- CPD encouraged with flexible funding options
- Opportunities to pursue certificates (, in Ophthalmology, Surgery, etc.)
- Investment in personal and professional growth
If you're ready to take the next step in your veterinary career with a dynamic and supportive team, click apply now!
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Exciting Vet Opportunity in Melton Mowbray
Kickstart your veterinary career in Melton Mowbray with a competitive base salary of £65,000 - £80,000! Whether you're seeking full-time or part-time work, this senior veterinary surgeon role is perfect for you.
Benefits Package
- Salary: £65,000 - £80,000, depending on experience
- Holiday Allowance: 21 days
- CPD: Generous support for training and development
- Extras: Health insurance, pension contributions
- Accommodation & Car: Potential assistance available
- Other Benefits: Relocation package and potential partner buy-in
Job Description: Vet Vacancy at Melton Vets
Practice Overview:
- Practice Name: Melton Vets
- Practice Type: Independent, First Opinion, Small Animal
- Ownership Structure: 2 Partners (Open to senior vet becoming a partner)
- Location: Melton (Own train station, onsite parking)
- Facilities: 4 consult rooms, 2 surgical theatres
- Caseload: Small animal, including routine procedures (dentals, spays) and occasional guinea pigs
Role Overview:
- Position: Small Animal Vet
- Experience Level: Ideally 5+ years (open to candidates with 3+ years)
- Working Hours:
- Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Weekend on-call rota (1/5 weekends, Saturday/Sunday)
- 1 weekday on-call
- Flexible, open to 4 or 5-day working week
- Out-of-Hours Rota: 1 night per week
- Sole Charge: Yes, some sole charge required
- Consult Times: 15 minutes
- Day Structure:
- 1 dedicated ops day (4 ops)
- Remaining days focused on consultations
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality small animal care, including consultations and routine surgeries
- Participate in weekend and night on-call rota
- Opportunity to work with a varied caseload and occasional unusual cases (, guinea pigs)
- Collaborative team environment with 4 other vets, including a mentor (Giles and Charlotte)
Skills & Experience Required:
- 3+ years of small animal veterinary experience (5+ years preferred)
- Strong surgical skills and experience with routine procedures
- Comfortable with sole charge duties
- Motivated to continue learning and developing professionally
Training & Development:
- CPD encouraged with flexible funding options
- Opportunities to pursue certificates (, in Ophthalmology, Surgery, etc.)
- Investment in personal and professional growth
If you're ready to take the next step in your veterinary career with a dynamic and supportive team, click apply now!
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