Professional veterinary recruitment

We have an opportunity for a Permanent Lead Veterinary Surgeon to take on a clinical director position at a practice in Oldham. This role is ideal for a passionate surgeon who is comfortable with working sole charge.

You must also have excellent communication skills, high clinical standards and practical experience gained in a small animal practice. You will have the experience and competence necessary to lead the practice effectively and improve the already high standards provided by the clinic.

You must also be confident in setting a good example and be supportive of your fellow colleagues as they will look to you for guidance. You will be confident in performing all aspects of surgery and consultations and will have the ability to create trusting and dependable relationships with your clients. Any special interests are welcome and encouraged in the practice.You will provide the gold standard of care to the practice's patients and clients and be confident in taking on all aspects of surgeon responsibilities.

This role is full time for 4 days per week with shifts of 9 hours, along with the additional 1 in 3 half weekends and 1 in 6 full weekends.

Key details

• Type: Small animal
• Hours: Full time, 4 days per week
• Weekends: 1 in 3 half weekend or 1 in 6 full weekend
• Sole charge: Yes
• OOH: None
• Branch work: None
• Computer system: Freedom
• Consultations: 15 minutes

About them

• Large nationwide group of practices and small animal hospitals
• Large community of highly skilled veterinary professionals
• Committed, forward thinking and deliver clinical excellence
• Offers continual training with professional development along with a dedicated training centre
• Provides advanced Veterinary diagnostic equipment including MRI machines and state of the art operating theatres
• Career progression opportunities available
• Provides continual ongoing training to ensure personal growth and development
• Provides state of the art diagnostic equipment
• Access to a wide variety of cases including more complex cases to ensure continual learning and development
• A healthy work-life balance that allows you to work four-day weeks and six-week-long holidays

About you

• You will ideally have a bias or area of specialism that you would like to pursue
• You will be comfortable with routine surgeries and consultations
• You will be self-motivated and enthusiastic surgeon
• An interest in pursuing a certificate would be supported and encouraged
• You will be ambitious, driven, and forward-thinking veterinary surgeon
• You will set a positive working environment and lead by example
• You will enjoy mentoring and coaching others and sharing knowledge and experience
• You will have a calming approach when dealing with a busy practice environment
• You will be passionate and dedicated to providing excellent clinical care
• You will have excellent customer service and communication skills.
• You will have career aspirations to continually develop your clinical skill set and knowledge
• You will have areas of special interest that you would like to pursue

Facilities

The practices are fully equipped with all the latest diagnostic equipment and there is a wide range of state-of-the-art services available, including:

• Ultrasound
• Digital X-ray
• Endoscopy
• ECG
• Multiparameter machine
• Keyhole surgery
• Isolation wards
• CT scanner
• MRI machine
• Hospitalisation

Package:

• Salary: Up to 65,000 per annum, commensurate to experience
• Holidays: 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
• Workplace pension scheme
• CPD: Generous allowance of 1,500 with 3 days leave
• Paid 4-week sabbatical after every five years of service
• Access to a learning and development platform
• Vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Accommodation allowance
• Access to employee assist programme
• Internal courses available ongoing
• Attendance bonus schemes
• Memberships: Professional fees paid
• Exclusive company discounts and rewards scheme

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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