We are recruiting for a Permanent Orthopaedic Veterinary Surgeon to join an independent practice on the outskirts of Birmingham.

This are full time position working 40 hours per week with an ooh rota that includes some weekends and bank holidays. This is a shared rota with the rest of the vets in the team. Out of hours are paid in addition to the salary and per call out.

This is an independent canine specialised clinic which is built to the highest spec with state-of-the-art facilities and service. The performs a wide range of complex surgeries including soft tissue and orthopaedic. The practice is building a dedicates orthopaedics surgery suit within the new practice and they are offering the Orthopaedic Surgeon the opportunity to pick the equipment that they will need upon joining the practice.

The practice is bull bread specialist, and they see a large amount of ortho cases including Luxating Patella, Hip / Elbow Dysplasia, breaks and fractures. The case load is enough sustain a Veterinary Surgeon and currently they are referring these cases out.

About the role

The Vet would be in a sole charge role for all of the orthopaedic cases. If however on a quieter day it is important that the Vet is happy to have some consultation work along with any soft tissue surgical requirements.

The surgeon will be able to manage their own clinical cases through to the end whilst working in a hospital environment with state-of-the-art diagnostic and surgical equipment including a full in-house Laboratory which is open 24hrs.

The surgeon must have excellent communication skills and be able to build strong working relationships with clients and fellow members of the team. They will be working as part of a veterinary team of 5 along with an experienced clinical nurse team and supporting staff.

The practice offers ongoing support with areas of special interest and the team have regular discussions about cases and they all share best practice with each other.

Key Details:

• Type: Small Animal
• Hours: Monday - Friday 40 hours per week
• Weekends: Yes on a rota
• OOH: Yes on a shared rota
• Sole Charge: None
• Team: 5 Vet
• Consultations: 15 Minutes

About them:

• Independent practice
• Canine specialists
• Dedicated orthopaedic surgical suit and choice of equipment available
• Surgical Bias practice - soft palate, stenotic nares correction, caesarean sections, lumpectomy, prolapse of the third eye gland, spays, castrations, surgical oncology etc
• Sees a wide range of cases particularly Ortho related concerns, Optholmology, Dermatology and Gastrointestinal
• Offers extensive veterinary services and facilities
• Comprises of a highly skilled veterinary team with various expertise and areas of special interest.
• Offers career progression with support
• State of the art equipment
• Opportunity to develop surgical skills
• Excellent reputation within the community
• Supportive friendly team - family environment
• Has an onsite 24 hr Laboratory
• Offers the veterinary surgeon to manage own clinical cases within an Hospital environment with state-of-the-art diagnostic facilities.

Person:

• You will have solid amount of orthopaedic experience in Luxating Patella, Hip / Elbow Dysplasia, breaks and fractures
• You will be able to perform routine soft tissue surgeries confidently when required
• You will be happy to be a part of the ooh rota
• You will be an enthusiastic and passionate veterinary surgeon
• You will be able to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with both clients and fellow members of the team
• You will be passionate and enthusiastic and willing to mentor and support fellow colleagues and students and new graduates. If required
• You will be a forward-thinking veterinary surgeon
• You will be committed to delivering a high standard of clinical care
• A UK driving license is an advantage but not essential

Facilities and services:

The practice offers a wide range of modern veterinary services and facilities including

• Ultrasound
• Laparoscopy
• Radiology and diagnostic imaging
• Endoscopy
• Digital X-Ray
• Blood pressure monitoring
• In House Laboratory
• Hospitalisation & OOH Emergency care
• Orthopaedic surgeries including hip dysplasia, cruciate ligament tears, luxating patellas
• Extensive soft tissue and neurosurgery

Package:

• Salary Commensurate to experience
• 4 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
• CPD Generous allowance and time off to attend
• Certificates encourage and supported
• Commission structure for out of hours work
• Accommodation available for a relocation
• Uniform Provided
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Exclusive company discounts and rewards
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Staff Discount

Must haves:

RCVS registered and qualified

Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Excellent communication skills

1 years' post-grad UK experience

What happens next?

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with your latest CV. Alternatively, contact us to find out more details or to have a confidential discussion about this or other opportunities.

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