Job description
Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Barnstaple, Devon
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon or soon to be?
2. Do you want to be part of a supportive team?
3. Are you on the hunt for a great opportunity in the picturesque location of North Devon?
Are you looking for.. .
4. A great salary of up to £60, pro rata?
5. No OOH work?
6. A generous CPD allowance with funding towards certificates?
We are recruiting on behalf of a practice in Barnstaple for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join their team on Saturdays only.
You will have good experience working in a small animal clinic. You must have excellent communication skills in order to inform and support clients, competence in routine surgeries and the ability to create evidence-based treatment plans. You must also be passionate about keeping up to date with your own professional development and have the confidence to work sole charge.
This clinic is an established and thriving practice that provides a supportive and friendly environment to work in. They focus on ensuring that everyone has a good work-life balance and invite everyone to present their opinions on how the practice is run.
Benefits:
7. Practice provides 20 minute consultations
8. Dedicated surgery day
9. Scheduled breaks
10. Supports certificates and additional qualifications
Key details:
11. Type: Small animal
12. Hours: Part time, Saturays only
13. Weekends: Saturdays, 9am to 6pm
14. Sole charge: Yes
15. OOH: None
16. Branch work: None
17. Computer system: RX Works
18. Consultations: 15 minutes
19. Team: 2 vets, 2 RVNs, 1 VCA and a supportive nonclinical team
About them:
20. RCVS accredited practice
21. ISFM accredited cat friendly practice
22. Provides a positive, happy and supportive working environment
23. Offers further progression with possible Lead Vet role
24. Offers a good work life balance
25. Offers a wide range of modern veterinary services
26. Supportive and friendly team and practice
27. Offers flexible working hours
28. Offers funding for a certificate and supports areas of special interest
29. Part of a large nationwide network of practices
30. Fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment
31. Offers opportunity to expand clinical skill set and knowledge with the varied case load
32. Practice provides clinical freedom for personal growth and development
33. They offer care for physical and mental health wellbeing
About you:
34. You will be comfortable with routine surgeries
35. You will have an approachable, empathetic and caring attitude
36. You will be passionate about all aspects of your veterinary work
37. You will be happy to share knowledge and mentor others where required
38. You will be able to establish good working relationships with clients and be confident in all consultations
39. 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.
40. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop a great rapport with both clients and staff.
41. You will be a strong team player
42. 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:
43. Emergency cover
44. Isolation unit
45. Biochemistry
46. In-house laboratory
47. Hospital ward
48. Operating theatre
49. Blood pressure monitor
50. Haematology
51. X-ray
52. Dentistry
Package:
53. Salary: £45, to £60, pro rata, commensurate to experience
54. CPD: Generous allowance
55. Memberships: Professional fees paid
56. Contributory pension and life assurance
57. Certificates encouraged and supported
58. Private medical insurance
59. Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with high street retailers and restaurants
60. Staff bonus scheme
61. Staff discount
62. Potential relocation package for the right candidate
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