Job description
Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Nantwich, Cheshire
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon?
2. Are you looking for a new opportunity in Cheshire?
We are recruiting on behalf of a practice in Nantwich for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. This role is full or part time for 10 to 38 hours per week. There is also the option for weekend and evening shifts. There will be no on-call duties.
Key details
3. Type: Small animal
4. Hours: Full or part time, 10 to 38 hours per week
5. Weekends: Optional rota, 8:30am to 5pm
6. Sole charge: None
7. OOH: Optional evening shifts, 6:30pm to 9pm
8. Branch work: N/A
9. Computer system: Merlin
10. Team: 12 vets, a strong nursing team and a supportive non-clinical team
The role
11. The role offers a varied caseload with a mixture of consultations and surgeries
12. The hours will be flexible to suit you
13. There is the option for weekend and evening shifts
14. There will be no on-call duties to ensure a good work-life balance
About them
15. They offer a wide range of modern veterinary services and diagnostics, including an in-house laboratory, x-ray and ultrasound
16. They have the facilities and caseload to support clinical development
17. They have a supportive and friendly team
18. They can offer support for areas of special interest, along with funding for certificates
19. They offer a great bonus package in addition to salary
20. They have vets who hold certificates in cardiology, medicine, surgery and ophthalmology, and diplomas in general anaesthesia
Team culture
21. The practice has a great team made up of 12 vets, a strong nursing team and a supportive non-clinical team
22. They understand the importance of the roles that RVNs play within the practice and actively encourage the development of skills and knowledge whereby the nurses offer nurse clinics where they can advise and educate clients and use their own initiative whilst assisting the vets
23. They pride themselves on a supportive team culture and they value each and everyone's roles within the practice
24. They understand the difficulties that the vet industry can face and support each other to provide a positive and encouraging work environment
25. Investing in their people, premises and processes is at the heart of what they do
About you
26. They are looking for a vet who has a good level of experience both in medicine and surgery
27. You will have excellent communications skills and client facing skills
28. You will have a positive attitude and show empathy to both clients and team members
29. You will encourage ongoing development of the team
30. You will be a team player and be able to work in a collaborative manner
Package
31. Salary: Up to £63, pro rata, commensurate to experience
32. Holidays: 6.6 weeks annual leave, increasing with service and birthday off
33. CPD: Generous allowance of £1, with 5 days to attend
34. Memberships: RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
35. Relocation support
36. Medical insurance
37. Workplace pension
38. Family friendly policies
39. Employee wellbeing programmes
40. Ongoing learning and development platforms available
Must haves:
41. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
42. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
43. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills