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.
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• 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 & Qualified or soon to be.

Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Have excellent verbal / written communication skills

What happens next?

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