Professional veterinary recruitment

Permanent Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Wirral, Merseyside

• Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon?
• Are you looking to move into a lead role?
• Are you looking to join a not-for-profit practice in Merseyside?

Are you looking for...

• A great salary of up to £70,000?
• A generous CPD allowance?

We have an opportunity for a Permanent Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join a not-for-profit practice in Wirral. This role is full time for 4 days per week, along with 1 in 4 weekends. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.

The role offers a varied caseload within a fast paced environment. The role also offers the opportunity to advance in ECC skills. The practice are fully equipped with technology to support critical procedures. They have diagnostics and equipment including ultrasound, endoscopy, and orthopaedic surgery

The practice is looking for a vet who has good experience gained in a small animal practice, excellent communication skills in order to inform and support clients and the ability to create evidence-based treatment plans. Ideally the Vet will have some ECC experience. They are looking for someone who has a genuine passion for animal welfare and who has the ability to empathise with both clients and the patients.

The Vet will be passionate about keeping up to date with your own professional development and looking for a role where you can continue to develop your skills and knowledge.

Key details:

• Type: Small animal
• Hours: Full time, 4 days per week
• Weekends: 1 in 4 weekends
• OOH: None
• Sole charge: None
• Branch work: N/A
• Consultations: 15 minutes
• Team: Strong veterinary team and a supportive non-clinical team

About them:

• This is a not-for-profit animal hospital
• Offers a fantastic work-life balance
• Offers clinical freedom to a vet
• They have a supportive team of passionate Vets who are all happy to get stuck in.
• Offers modern veterinary services, diagnostics, and facilities to small animals
• Loyal client base
• Comprises of a highly skilled veterinary team with various expertise and areas of special interest
• Can provide ongoing training and development where required
• Excellent reputation within the community

About you:

• Various levels of experience will be considered
• You will be confident in all routine surgeries and consultations
• Previous ECC experience and Orthopaedic experience would be advantageous.
• You will always deliver and be committed to providing a high standard of clinical care
• You will have an enthusiastic and caring attitude
• Youi will have strong communication skills and organisational skills
• You will work well under pressure with a calm and confident manner
• You will have excellent people management skills
• A kind and empathetic attitude is essential
• You will be a team player
• The role is not determined on years of experience and be catered to suit but ultimately the Vet needs to be ambitious looking to develop your clinical skills and knowledge further
• Areas of special interest would be an advantage
• You will want to be at the forefront of the practice help growing and developing the services and facilities provided
• 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

Facilities:

The practice offers a wide range of modern veterinary services along with state-of-the-art technology and diagnostic equipment, including:

• Dentistry
• Vaccinations
• X-ray
• Ultrasound
• In-house laboratory
• Isolation ward
• Soft tissue surgery
• Nurse clinics
• Flea and worming treatments

Package:

• Salary: £61,000 to £70,000 per annum, commensurate to experience
• Holidays: 6 weeks annual leave
• CPD: Generous allowance
• Memberships: RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Certificates supported and funded
• Exclusive company discounts and rewards
• Workplace pension scheme
• Health insurance scheme
• Staff discount

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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