Job description
Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon?
2. Are you looking for a new opportunity in Cumbria?
We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal practice in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. This role is full time for 40 hours per week over 4 or 5 days, along with 1 in 4 Saturdays. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.
Key details
3. Type: Small animal
4. Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week over 4 or 5 days
5. Weekends: 1 in 4 Saturdays
6. TOIL: N/A
7. OOH: None
8. On call: None
9. Computer system: Merlin
10. Consultations: 15 minutes
11. Team: 4 vets and 5 nurses
The role
12. They offer 15-minute consultations.
13. The vet would have clinical freedom and case continuity.
14. Flexible working and rota patterns available to accommodate a good work / life balance. EG Rota to work around the school run / holidays /lifestyle.
15. The Vet will be responsible for providing a high standard of veterinary care and customer service.
16. The Vet will be responsible to ensuring that there is excellent communication between themselves and the team and with clients.
About them:
17. The practice is fully equipped offering a wide range of diagnostics and veterinary services including Ultrasound, Endoscopy, in house laboratory and hydrotherapy.
18. They have a supportive team of 4 Vets and 5 Nurses and all of the vets have been with the practice for 20 years.
19. They have a great local reputation and pride themselves on the communication in terms of client care that they provide.
20. The practice provides a high standard of care and customer service to all its patients and clients.
21. Team culture:
22. They pride themselves on the supporting work environment that they have created and are happy to mentor team members for professional development.
23. They have a supportive and positive culture and no blame culture.
24. The team work together to support one another and enable each other to achieve goals and continue to develop their clinical skills and knowledge.
25. They understand the difficulties that the vet industry can face, and they ensure that each member of staff support each other and strive each day to provide a positive and encouraging work environment.
About you:
26. They are looking for a Vet who is confident in routine surgeries and consultations.
27. The Vet will be a team player, with good interpersonal skills and be able to establish strong working relationships.
28. The vet will have excellent communications skills and a compassionate attitude along with excellent client facing skills.
29. The Vet will always maintain a high standard of clinical care and always willing to go that extra mile for patients.
Package
30. Salary: Up to £75, per annum, commensurate to experience
31. Holidays: 6.6 weeks annual leave, increasing with service and birthday off
32. CPD: Generous allowance of £1, with 40 hours to attend
33. Memberships: RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
34. Talk to the team regarding relocation packages, golden handshakes and sponsorship which are available for non-UK nationals with RCVS registration in place
35. Medical insurance
36. Certificates supported
37. Workplace pension
38. Family friendly policies
39. Company sick pay
40. Pay reviews
41. Employee wellbeing programmes
42. Ongoing learning and development platforms available
43. Career progression opportunities
44. Cycle to work scheme
Must haves:
45. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
46. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
47. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills