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Permanent Full-Time Veterinary Surgeon Rustington X2 (VETSEEK-2941)

Littlehampton, West Sussex

Permanent

Veterinary Surgeon

£38,000 - £50,000

Full time / Permanent

Job description

We are recruiting for 2 Permanent Veterinary Surgeons to join an established, small animal practice in Rustington, West Sussex.

This is a full-time role working 4 days per week, with shifts between 8am - 6pm and 9am - 7pm. There is a 1 in 6 weekend rota and no OOH.

This role is ideal for an enthusiastic vet who is looking for their next clinical challenge and a role where they can develop their clinical skills and knowledge further with additional career progression opportunities available.

The practice is fully equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and they pride themselves on delivering high standard of clinical care. They are a forward thinking and pro-active practice. They see a busy and varies case load.

Who are they looking for

They are looking for a Vet who enjoys working within a bust practice and someone who is confident in routine surgeries and consultations. They must also be confident with some sole charge work.

The Vet will have excellent communication and client care skills and be ambitious to grow their own client bases. Areas of special interest are supported within the practice so if there are areas of specialism that the Vet would like to study towards this would be funded.

Key Details

  • Type: Small Animal
  • Hours: Monday - Friday Full-time over 4 days
  • Weekends: 1:6
  • Sole Charge: None
  • OOH: None
  • Branch work: None
  • Computer System: RX Works
  • Consultations: 15 Minutes
  • Team: 6 Vets, 11 qualified nurses, 3 student nurses and 3 kennels assistants, and a whole separate reception team.

About them:

  • State of the Art equipment with all the latest technology
  • Offers the opportunity to play an integral part in the future development of the practice
  • Bright spacious air-conditioned practice with modern facilities
  • Large team of highly experienced Surgeons
  • Nurse training practice
  • Modern facilities with plan to extend practice further
  • Fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment
  • Offers opportunity to expand clinical skill set and knowledge with complex cases
  • Practice provides clinical freedom for personal growth and development
  • They offer care for physical and mental health wellbeing

About You:

  • You will be ambitious and motivated and excited to develop and expand a practice
  • You will be looking to move into a more senior role with leadership development
  • A bias in orthopaedics would be advantageous
  • Previous experience in emergency surgery and laparoscopic spays would be advantageous but not essential
  • You will have an approachable, empathetic, and caring attitude
  • You will be passionate about all aspects of your Veterinary Work
  • You will enjoy building up your own client base
  • You will be driven and ambitious
  • Ambition to study towards areas of special interest are welcome but not essential for the role
  • You will be able to establish good working relationships with clients and be confident in all consultations
  • 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.
  • 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:
  • Emergency cover
  • Operating Theatres
  • Digital X-Ray
  • Nurse Clinics
  • Isolation Unit
  • Ultrasound
  • In-house Laboratory
  • Dentistry
  • Separate Dog and Cat ward

Package:

  • Salary: Up to 50,000 Commensurate to experience
  • Holiday allowance: 5 weeks annual leave including bank holidays and Birthdays off
  • Workplace Pension Scheme
  • CPD: 1,500 allowance
  • Certificates encouraged and supported
  • Private 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
  • 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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