Professional veterinary recruitment

Permanent Mobile Veterinary Surgeon - Covent Garden, London

• Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon or soon to be?
• Are you looking to join an established small animal practice?
• Do you want to be part of an enthusiastic clinical team?

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Permanent Mobile Veterinary Surgeon in Covent Garden. This role is part time for 2 days per week from 9am to 5pm but the practice can also consider 3 days per week. There will be no weekends, OOH work or on-call duties.

If you are looking for a role which provides a more work-life balance out of mainstream practice, then this could be for you!

This is an independent business which established in 2016 and covers the South London area. Due to demand, this mobile veterinary service is continuing to grow from strength to strength and they are now in need of an additional part time veterinary surgeon to join them.

The role involves providing home consultation visits to clients around the South London area. Offering great flexibility and hours which can work around you and your family this role offers an opportunity for someone looking to perhaps take a step back and move into a consulting role where they can still enjoy client interaction whilst utilising their veterinary skills. The role is consultation only and they provide a variety of services to their clients.

Key details:

• Type: Small animal
• Hours: Part time, 2 days per week, 9am to 5pm
• Weekends: None
• OOH: None
• Team: Large veterinary group

Benefits:

• You can use your own vehicle with mileage paid at 45p per mile (commercial insurance required) or there is a fully equipped practice vehicle provided with congestion charge also paid as required
• Consultation only role
• Providing preventative services, medical cases and end of life care
• Relaxed slower paced environment fewer clients see daily
• Ideal for a vet who has great people skills and confident in consultations
• Full clean driving license required
• Consultations up to 30 minutes depending on the case
• OOH are covered by a service in London
• All the kit you will need will be provided

About them:

• They see a wide range of issues and can provide a full range of services at home including blood tests, checking lumps, procedures under sedation, and faecal/urine testing
• All of these services are carried out in the pet's home environment, where they are most relaxed and comfortable
• They are a registered practice with the RCVS and carry a full pharmacy of medication
• In the rare event that surgery or hospitalisation is required, they work with practices across London
• Professional and friendly and supportive services
• Offers a slower paced working environment, leading to a better work-life balance

About you:

• You will be confident in consultations
• You will be looking for a role with a slower pace which is out of a mainstream practice and has a better work-life balance
• You will have excellent client facing skills and enjoy establishing working relationships and building a client base
• You will always deliver and be committed to providing a high standard of care
• You will have an enthusiastic, kind, and empathetic and caring attitude
• You will have strong communication skills and organisational skills
• You will be a passionate and motivated veterinary surgeon with a genuine interest for animal welfare

Facilities:

The practice offers a wide range of consulting veterinary services including: blood test, microchipping, pet travel, emergency care, vaccinations, sick pet visits, preventative healthcare, end of life care, geriatric clinics, flea and worming, starter packs and prescription checks.

Package:

• Salary: £36,000 to £60,000 pro rata, commensurate to experience
• Holidays: 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
• CPD: Generous allowance of £1,000
• Memberships: RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Workplace pension scheme
• Vehicle provided or mileage paid
• Equipment provided

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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