Professional veterinary recruitment

Permanent Equine Veterinary Surgeon - Holsworthy, Devon

• Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon?
• Are you looking for a new equine opportunity?

We have an opportunity for a Permanent Equine Veterinary Surgeon to join an animal practice in Holsworthy, Devon.

The practice is looking for a surgeon who has excellent communication skills in order to inform and support clients, competence in routine consultations surgeries and the ability to create evidence-based treatment plans. The vet will receive support from experienced vets.

The role is full or part time with weekends on a rota. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties unless you are working part time.

The role will focus on pleasure, sport horse, racing, stud client base with ambulatory and clinic-based work. The practice is home to high quality portable equipment including video gastroscope and endoscopes, two Cuatro Slate Hub DR units, digital ultrasound scanners and shockwave. There is also a newly refurbished operating theatre, lameness diagnostic facilities, a new Leonardo Dual 45 diode laser and BEVA approved AI with onsite stocks, stabling and paddocks. You will have responsibility for your own cases including work ups at the clinic and will be working alongside experienced colleagues. There are regular clinical club meetings and mentoring. The practice is frequently visited by external specialists in all spheres.

Key details:

• Type: Small animal
• Hours: Full or part time
• Weekends: On a rota
• OOH: Available for part time role
• Sole charge: None
• Computer system: Robovet
• Branch work: None
• Team: 8 vets and a supportive non-clinical team (across 6 branches)

About them:

• Large supportive team
• Offers a fantastic work-life balance
• Offers clinical freedom to a vet
• Can provide support for new graduate vet
• Offers modern veterinary services, diagnostics and facilities to small animals
• Large loyal client base
• Comprises of a highly skilled veterinary team with various expertise and areas of special interest
• Can provide ongoing training and development where required
• Excellent reputation within the community

About you:

• Various levels of experience will be considered
• You will be comfortable in all routine surgeries and consultations - support for more recent graduates available
• You will always deliver and be committed to providing a high standard of clinical care
• You will have an enthusiastic and caring attitude
• Youi will have strong communication skills and organisational skills
• You will work well under pressure with a calm and confident manner
• You will have excellent people management skills
• A kind and empathetic attitude is essential
• You will be ambitious looking to study towards a certificate or be a certificate holding surgeon looking to progress further
• You will be a team player
• The role is not determined on years of experience and be catered to suit but ultimately the Vet needs to be ambitious looking to develop your clinical skills and knowledge further
• Areas of special interest would be an advantage
• You will want to be at the forefront of the practice help growing and developing the services and facilities provided.
• You will have excellent customer facing skills
• You will work well within the team alongside other veterinary specialists and clinicians
• You will be a passionate and motivated veterinary surgeon with a genuine interest for animal welfare

Facilities:

The practice offers a wide range of modern veterinary services along with state-of-the-art technology and diagnostic equipment, including:

• Vaccinations
• Dentistry
• Box rest
• Gastroscopy
• Microchipping
• Isolation box
• Stables
• Examination room fitted with stocks and non-clip rubber floors
• Operating theatre
• Laser surgery
• Haico surgery table
• Paddocks
• Endoscopy
• Wireless X-ray

Package:

• Salary: £35,000 to £50,000 per annum, commensurate to experience
• Holiday: 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays
• CPD: Generous allowance of £1,750 with 5 days to attend
• Memberships: RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Certificates supported and funded
• Exclusive company discounts and rewards
• Workplace pension scheme
• Health insurance scheme
• Staff discount

Must haves:

• RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills

What happens next?

CLICK APPLY NOW or if you have any pre-application questions or if this role is not quite right for you, please contact the Vet Seekers team (details below) to discuss your veterinary career aspirations further.

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