Permanent Equine Veterinary Surgeon (VETSEEK-3096)
Taunton, Somerset
Veterinary Surgeon
Up to £65,000
Full time / Permanent
Job description
We are recruiting for a permanent full time Senior Equine Veterinary Surgeon to join a practice in Taunton Somerset.
This is a full-time role working 4.5 days per week. There is a 1:4 on call rota which also includes weekends. The Senior Vet would be joining a team of 4 Vets. They are proud to have a very low staff turnover and many of the staff members have been with the practice a long time.
The practice is a first opinion ambulatory equine practice, and they have a purpose-built equine clinic which offers in patients stabling and treatment rooms, operating theatre and a wide range of portable equipment. They have a large and longstanding client base with hunters and competition horses and hackers and companions.
They are looking for an experienced equine Vet with at least 7 years post qualification under their belt. Ideally, they would be a certificate holding Equine Vet but this is not essential. Good surgical skills would also be ideal as they offer a state-of-the-art surgical suite. They will have a motivated and can-do attitude and enjoy establishing good working relationships with their clients and build up their client base. Excellent communication skills are also key. This is an exciting opportunity for a Vet to develop the role over time and expand into the business side of things should they wish to do so.
Key Details:
Type: Equine Vet
Hours: Full time 4.5 days per week
Weekends: Yes 1:4
OOH: 1:4 on call
Sole Charge: Some
Team: 4 Vet and support team
Consultations: N/A
About them:
Established forward-thinking Practice
Supportive and friendly team
Offers an excellent work / life balance
Comprises of a team of highly experienced surgeons - one currently studying towards a certificate in exotic animals
Experienced Equine Vets
Provides a vast range of modern Equine veterinary services, equipment and facilities
Excellent reputation within the community
Offers opportunity to develop the role into the business side of things
Focused on proactive healthcare and educating clients on equine health
Friendly and motivated team in place
Practice provides clinical freedom for personal growth and development
About you:
You will be an experienced Equine Veterinary Surgeon
Minimum of 7 years post qualification
You will be confident in Equine Surgery
You will always deliver a high standard of clinical care
You will be motivated and ambitious to grow your own client bases
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
Ideally you will be a certificate holding equine surgeon or working towards a certificate
Facilities:
The Equine clinic offer a wide range of modern equine services.
Surgical facilities include Airway Operations, Wound Repairs, Skingrafting, Laser surgery, Arthroscopies and joint flushes.
Full in patient care facilities for up to 7 horses at one time
State of the art reproduction treatments
State of the art diagnostic equipment including:
Endoscopes
ECG
Ultrasound scanners for soft tissue injuries and reproductive work
DR digital x-ray system for lameness and skeletal injuries
In house laboratory
Package- Salary up to 65,000 commensurate to experience negotiable
- CPD allowance
- Generous Holiday Allowance
- Certificates funded and supported
- RCVS and VDS fees paid
- Exclusive company discounts and rewards
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Health Insurance scheme
- Staff Discount
Must haves:
RCVS registered and qualified
Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom.
Excellent communication skills
1 years' post-grad UK experience
What happens next?
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with your latest CV. Alternatively, contact us to find out more details or to have a confidential discussion about this or other opportunities.
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