Job description
Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Westergate, West Sussex
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon?
2. Are you looking for a new opportunity in West Sussex?
3. Would you like to work in both a branch and independent hospital?
4. Are you a vet with solid all round GP skills?
We are working on behalf of a fantastic independent veterinary practice in Westergate, West Sussex who are expanding and require a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join both their clinical practice and hospital teams. This role is full time for 40 hours per week over 4 days with shifts between 7:30am and 8pm, along with weekends on a rota.
The practice are looking for an ambitious and forward driven Vet to work alongside their highly experienced team. In particular they are looking for someone who has good all round GP skills, who is confident in routine surgeries and consultations and happy with some sole charge.
The role will be based within the branch surgery with some percentage of the time working in their main Hospital in Chichester.
About them:
This is an independent group with 4 branch practices and two hospital sites.
The Hospital, based in Chichester, is a modern and vibrant practice and the joining vet will be working alongside a dynamic and close-knit team of multiple advanced practitioners.
The Hospital is proud to be independent and believe that working closely alongside all members of their team and understanding each and everyone's individuals needs leads to their success. They provide bespoke support to all staff members. They provide ongoing communication along with honesty and trust creating a positive practice culture.
The position offers an excellent opportunity to working in a fantastic family style environment in a growing and forward-thinking independent Hospital.
The role would involve working predominatly in the branch practice and then 25% of the work will be based within one of the hospital sites in Chichester.
They have two main hospitals and 4 branches all which offer a wide range of modern veterinary services. Over the years the practice branch has continued to grow and develop and provides a family style close-knit working environment and they enjoy boding with their clients and providing a high level of care.
The OOH service is provided by their sister service which offers emergency and hospital care to not only the practice but other practices within the surrounding area.
Key details:
5. Type: Small animal
6. Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week over 4 days, shifts between 7:30am and 8pm
7. Weekends: On a rota
8. OOH: None
9. Branch work: 25% split at branch hopsital
10. Team: Large team of 10 vets, qualified RVNs and support staff
Who are they looking for:
They practice are looking for an ambitious and driven Vet and someone who has solid all round GP skills. The Vet will be confident in routine surgeries and consultations and be happy working some sole charge.
They will be passionate about providing a high level of clinical care for patients and also for clients. For an experienced Vet they must be surgically competent with excellent communication skills. They will have a personable and empathetic attitude and build client relationships easily and offer case continuity for clients.
Package:
11. Salary: £45, to £65, per annum, commensurate to experience
12. Holidays: 7 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays
13. CPD: Generous allowance
14. Memberships: RCVS, VDS and BSAVA fees paid
15. Support and funding for a certificate
16. Family friendly policies
17. Workplace pension scheme
18. Employee discount
Must haves:
19. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
20. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
21. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills