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Permanent Head Veterinary Surgeon Norwich (VETSEEK-2351)

Norwich, Norfolk

Veterinary Surgeon

£35,000 - £50,000

Full time / Permanent

Job description

We are recruiting for a permanent Head Veterinary Surgeon to join a practice in Norwich.

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week with a 1:4 weekend rota. There is no OOH however there is a small element of occasional sole charge.

This is an established busy practice with state-of-the-art facilities offering a wide variety of modern veterinary service and facilities. It has all the toys as one would expect from Ultrasound, In house laboratory, orthopaedic kit, endoscopy and digital X-Ray. They see a variety of small animal cases within their team of 5 Vets, 3 Nurses, 3 SVNs and a support team. The practice are dedicated and proud to deliver a high standard of Veterinary Care.

About the role

The practice are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon with a minimum of 1 years' experience and someone who is happy with the occasional required sole charge. There also maybe a requirement to cover a shift if sickness occurs which is from 7pm - 1pm and will be at the other branch. They will support areas of special interest so clinical development is encouraged. The Vet must have strong customer service and communication skills and be able to work well as part of a team. They must have a friendly and approachable attitude.

Key Details:

  • Type: Small Animal
  • Hours: Monday - Friday Full time
  • Weekends: 1:4 weekends
  • Sole Charge: Occasionally
  • OOH: None
  • Branch work: None
  • Computer System: RX Works
  • Consultations: 15 Minutes
  • Team: 5 Vet, 3 Nurses,3 SVNs support team.

About them:

  • State of the Art equipment with all the latest technology
  • Offers a good work / life balance
  • Bright spacious air-conditioned practice with modern facilities
  • Offers an exciting workload
  • Certificates and areas of special interest are supported and encouraged
  • Offers opportunity to expand clinical skill set and knowledge
  • Practice provides clinical freedom for personal growth and development
  • They offer care for physical and mental health wellbeing

About You:

  • You will have a minimum of 1 years' experience
  • You will be happy to cover the twilight shift at another branch to cover sickness / annual leave
  • You will be happy with occasional sole charge work
  • You must have a strong work ethic and provide an excellent high standard of clinical service
  • You will have an approachable and caring attitude
  • You will want to contribute to the practice 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
  • Orthopaedic Services
  • Endoscopy
  • Digital X-Ray
  • Nurse Clinics
  • Isolation Unit
  • Ultrasound
  • In-house Laboratory
  • Dentistry
  • Separate Dog and Cat ward

Package:

  • Salary: 35,000 - 50,000 pro rata
  • Holiday allowance: 5 weeks off plus bank holidays
  • Workplace Pension Scheme
  • CPD: 1,000 allowance
  • Support towards certificate and career development
  • 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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