Professional veterinary recruitment

An established small animal practice in Bristol are recruiting an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join their team on a negotiable fixed term contract. This role is due to the Clinical Director being on maternity leave and additional vet on sick leave. Our client is in need of either a really experienced vet or a vet with leadership experience to help the team navigate through a challenging time. This is a full-time position with a weekend rota.

About the role:

They are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Vet who will lead by example and support and mentor fellow veterinary surgeons within the practice. It is important that the vet can demonstrate and give example of effective leadership skills. They must have excellent all-round surgical skills. Previous leadership experience and coaching experience would be advantageous. This role would suit a vet looking to take the next step up the career ladder and lead a team.

The vet must be compassionate, have excellent communication skills and have a genuine passion for animal welfare and preventative healthcare.

Key Details:

• Type: Small
• Hours: Monday - Friday 40 Hours per week
• Weekends: 1:4 discussed at interview
• Sole charge: None
• OOH: None
• Team: 3 Vet 3 RVN, 1 SVN, 1 VCA and support team
• Consultations: 15 Minutes

About them:

In a state-of-the-art, fully equipped, spacious, purpose-built clinic you will have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills with the benefit of an interesting and diverse caseload, the support of a fantastic, forward-thinking team while working for a company with strong values. This company truly care about all their team members and the people and pets they look after and want to give more people access to high quality veterinary care by being affordable and convenient for all their customers, whilst not compromising on veterinary standards. You will be supported to develop your skills and will have the opportunity to progress as this is a young, growing, thriving company with lots of new opportunities emerging.

About You:

• You must have a strong work ethic and provide an excellent high standard of clinical service
• You will be confident in all routine surgeries and consultations
• You will have an approachable and caring attitude
• You will be able to establish good working relationships with clients and be confident in all consultations
• You will want to 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.
• You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop a great rapport with both clients and staff.
• You will be a strong team player

Facilities:

The practice offers a wide range of modern veterinary services and facilities including :

• Operating Theatres
• Digital X-Ray
• Nurse Clinics
• Isolation Unit
• Ultrasound
• In-house Laboratory
• Dentistry
• Separate Dog and Cat ward

Package:

• Salary: 45,000 - 55,000 pro rata / Fixed term contract
• Holiday allowance: 28 days annual leave including bank holidays and Birthdays off
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• CPD: Generous allowance
• Certificates encouraged and supported
• Healthcare Scheme
• Rewards: Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with High Street retailers and restaurants
• Staff Bonus Scheme
• Memberships: Paid memberships (RCVS, VDS and BVA)
• Staff Discount

Must haves:

• RCVS registered and qualified
• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Excellent communication skills
• 4 years' post-grad UK experience

What happens next?

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with your latest CV.

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