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Permanent Lead Veterinary Surgeon (VETSEEK-13559)

Teddington, London

Veterinary Surgeon

Up to £70,000 per annum

Full time / Permanent

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a practice in Southwest London for a Permanent Head Veterinary Surgeon to join and run the practice. The practice is located close to Richmond Park.

Currently this is a sole charge position however the plan would be to grow the clinic, and this offers an exciting opportunity for the Vet to play an important role in its growth and development. As the practice is part of a large network of practices around the area means that despite it being a sole charge role there is plenty of support available within the region and there is an animal hospital close by where the Vet can send more complex cases should they arise. All staff benefit from the access to the best diagnostic equipment such as MRI machines and CT scanners and state of the art operating theatres in this state-of-the-art Animal practice.

They are looking for a Vet who has a minimum of 3 years' experience. They will ideally have previous leadership experience or demonstrate leadership qualities. They will have excellent client facing skills and enjoy establishing good relationships with clients and build the client bases.

The Vet must have strong mentoring skills and management skills as they will be a crucial part of the team. In addition they will have a friendly, fun and supportive attitude and be commuted to creating a happy environment to work in.

The role provides a great work / life balance with ongoing career progression opportunities along with further education. The Vet will have access to state-of-the-art technology and will have the opportunity to continue to develop their career.

Key Details

  • Type: Small Animal
  • Hours: Full time
  • Weekends: 1:3 / 1:6 weekends
  • Sole Charge: Some
  • OOH: None
  • Branch work: None
  • Team: 1 HVN 1 SVN 1 PCA
  • 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.

About you

  • You will be looking to progress and have ambition to develop a practice
  • You will be confident in routine consultations and competent in routine surgeries
  • You will have a minimum of 3 years' experience
  • You will be confident in making clinical decisions
  • An interest in pursuing a certificate would be supported and encouraged
  • You will be comfortable with some sole charge work when required
  • 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 and with access to including:

  • Ultrasound
  • Digital X-Ray
  • Endoscopy
  • Multiparameter Machine
  • Defibrillator
  • Keyhole Surgery
  • Isolation wards
  • Hospitalisation
  • Orthopaedic facilities
  • 24hr care
  • CT Scanner
  • MRI

Package:

  • Salary: Up to 70,000 Commensurate to experience pro rata
  • Holiday allowance: 5 weeks plus bank holidays pro rata
  • Workplace Pension Scheme
  • CPD: 1,500 3 days to attend
  • 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: Paid memberships (RCVS, VDS and BVA)
  • Exclusive company discounts and rewards scheme

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?

CLICK APPLY NOW or if you have any pre-application questions or if this role is not quite right for you, please contact the VS Team (details below) to discuss your veterinary career aspirations further.

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