Professional veterinary recruitment

We are recruiting an OOH small animal veterinary surgeon to join an independent practice in Newcastle on a permanent full or part time basis. The role will be for weekdays and / or weekends. The practice can provide flexibility and are happy to consider different variations of the nights on and nights off rota.

The practice pride themselves on providing an encouraging working environment and are committed to offering a high level of modern veterinary medicine and surgery.

Who are they looking for:

The role is either full time or part time with the night rota negotiable. The Vet will have excellent client facing skills and be comfortable dealing with emergency situations and confident in their clinical decisions. They will work well both as part of a team but also within a sole charge capacity. They will ideally have a special interest in ECC work and have some prior night work experience however this is not essential, and support can be provided.

There are various packages available depending on the candidate and car, fuel and accommodation can be provided as part of a relocation package. Salary is dependent on experience and is reviewed after 6 months in completion of probationary period.

Key Details:

• Type: OOH Veterinay Surgeons
• Hours Mon-Fri: Full or part time hours - nights on and nights off tbc
• Weekends: Yes - part of the OOH rota - however negotiable
• OOH: Yes

About them:

A 100-year established group of practices who provide 24 hour emergency care to the local area and beyond. Each practice is equipped with a range of modern facilities that include a full range of diagnostic equipment, in house laboratories, hospital facilities and much more. They are fully equipped to deal with a variety of Emergency cases.

About You:

You will be a qualified veterinary surgeon with a desire to work with a forward thinking, fast paced veterinary practice. You must have a real passion for the industry and strive to provide the highest standards of care. Excellent customer service skills are also essential. You will have a passion for emergency work and night work - perhaps even looking to study towards an ECC certificate.

The role is open to all qualified veterinary surgeons who are registered with the RCVS, and the practice is open to various levels of experience. For more experienced Vets ideally you will have a couple of years' experience to be able to hit the ground running. Driving license is essential.

Package:

• Salary: 35,000- 55,000 depending on experience
• Holiday entitlement is 6 weeks paid but this may vary depending on nights worked vs nights off.
• Annual salary reviews after initial 6-month successful probationary period review
• Year 1 Salary review increase and bonus earnings available
• Profit sharing scheme available after 1 year service
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Generous CPD allowance
• Certificates are funded and supported, in house CPD events
• BUPA Healthcare scheme
• Accommodation provided for relocation package
• Company vehicle/fuel allowance can be provided
• Mobile Phone
• Full sickness pay after 1 year employment
• RCVS fees paid
• VDS cover paid
• Staff Bonus Scheme

Must haves:

RCVS registered and qualified

Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Excellent communication skills

British driving licence

What happens next?

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with your latest CV.

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