Job description
Permanent Mixed Veterinary Surgeon - Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon or soon to be?
2. Are you an experienced mixed animal vet looking for a new opportunity in Newcastle?
3. Are you looking to work in an independent practice?
We are recruiting on behalf of an independent practice in Newcastle for a Permanent Mixed Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced vet who is either looking for a role to develop their skills further or perhaps is looking for a practice where they can work towards a certificate.
The practice pride themselves on providing an encouraging working environment and are committed to offering a high level of modern veterinary medicine and surgery.
The position is full time for 5 days per week with a mixture of 80% small, 10% equine and10% farm work. There is the option to reduce to 4 days per week after 1 year. Part time hours will be at least 2 full days per week, along with weekend cover.
The weekend cover is 1 full weekend on-call every 6 weeks and after a full weekend worked there is no on call the following week and either the Friday or the Monday would be off in lieu offering a long weekend. There is also a 1 in 3 Saturday morning rota and one of these Saturdays would be part of the 1 in 6 full weekend rota. There is a 1 night per week on-call which is supported with another vet. Bank holiday cover rota is equally shared.
There are various packages available depending on the candidate and car, fuel and accommodation can be provided as part of a relocation package. Salary is dependent on experience and is reviewed after 6 months in completion of probationary period.
The practice is looking for a vet who has experience working in a mixed animal practice.
Key details:
4. Type: Mixed, 80% small, 10% equine, 10% farm
5. Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week over 5 days, shifts between 8am and 7pm
6. Weekends: 1 in 6 full weekends and 1 in 3 Saturday mornings, full weekends will be on-call with a long weekend the following week
7. OOH: 1 night on-call a week (with another vet), as well as the weekend rota
About them:
A -year established group of practices who provide 24hr emergency care to the local area and beyond. Each practice is equipped with a range of modern facilities that include a full range of diagnostic equipment, in house laboratories, hospital facilities and much more.
About you:
You will be a qualified veterinary surgeon with a desire to work with a forward thinking, fast paced veterinary practice. You will have a surgical certificate or currently/ wishing to studying towards one. You must have a real passion for the industry and strive to provide the highest standards of care. Excellent customer service skills are also essential.Driving license is essential.
Package:
8. Salary: £45, to £55, per annum, depending on experience
9. Holidays: 6 weeks annual leave
10. CPD: Generous allowance
11. Memberships: RCVS and VDS fees paid
12. Annual salary reviews after initial 6-month successful probationary period review
13. Profit sharing scheme available after 1 year of service
14. Workplace pension scheme
15. Certificates are funded and supported, in-house CPD events
16. BUPA healthcare scheme
17. Accommodation provided for relocation package
18. Company vehicle or fuel allowance can be provided
19. Mobile phone
20. Full sickness pay after 1 year employment
21. Staff bonus scheme
Must haves:
22. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
23. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
24. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills