Job description
Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Heanor, Derbyshire
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon?
2. Are you looking to join an established small animal practice in Derbyshire?
Are you looking for...
3. A great salary of up to £60, pro rata?
4. No OOH work?
5. A generous CPD allowance?
We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal practice in Heanor, Derbyshire for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join their team.
The practice is looking for a vet with good experience who has excellent communication skills in order to inform and support clients and a genuine interest in animal welfare. You must have good general surgical and medical skills and be passionate about keeping up to date with your own professional development. You must have the confidence to work sole charge as this will be required on occasion.
This position is full or part time with 1 in 2 Saturday mornings. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.
Benefits:
6. Practice provides 15 minute consultations (30 minutes for complex cases)
7. Dedicated surgery day
8. Scheduled breaks
9. Supports certificates and additional qualifications
Key details:
10. Type: Small animal
11. Hours: Full or part time
12. Weekends: 1 in 2 Saturday mornings, 9am to 12pm
13. Sole charge: None
14. OOH: None
15. Branch work: N/A
16. Computer system: RX Works
17. Consultations: 15 minutes
18. Team: 1 vet, 2 RVNs 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. Dentistry
43. In-house laboratory
44. Isolation ward
45. Microchipping
46. Nurse clinics
47. Operating theatre
48. Separate cat and dog wards
49. Ultrasound
50. X-ray
Package:
51. Salary: Up to £60, pro rata, commensurate to experience
52. Holidays: 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days after 2 years
53. CPD: Generous allowance
54. Memberships: Professional fees paid
55. Contributory pension and life assurance
56. Certificates encouraged and supported
57. Private medical insurance
58. Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with high street retailers and restaurants
59. Staff bonus scheme
60. Staff discount
61. Potential relocation package for the right candidate
62. Childcare vouchers
Must haves:
63. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
64. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
65. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills