A small animal practice in Ashton-under-Lyne is currently recruiting for a Permanent Senior Veterinary Surgeon to join their team.

This is a full-time position working 4 days per week with 1 in 4 Saturdays.

The practice are willing to be flexible on discussing part time hours too and would consider you apply with the view to discussing this.

About the role:

The practice has a large veterinary team comprising of 10 Vets which is split across its 4 sites. They have a range of specialist interests and 4 of them are certificate holders and 2 more are currently undertaking a certificate. They also have a visiting orthopaedic surgeon who comes twice a month.

With the large highly experienced team the role offers the surgeon opportunities to further their career by developing their clinical skill set and knowledge and work towards a certificate. They offer an excellent work / life balance with a generous weekend rota and no ooh. A competitive package is also available with 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays. Certificates and CPD are actively encouraged and funded.

Key Details:

• Type: Small Animal only
• Hours Mon-Fri: 4-day week, working 8am until 6pm OR 9am until 7pm
• Weekends: 1 in 4 Saturdays
• Lieu: Time off on lieu after working a Saturday
• OOH: None required (outsourced)
• Sole Charge: None required
• Team: Large multi vet and nurse team along with support staff
• Consultations: 15 Minute appointments

About them:

• Established Small Animal practice
• 4 Branches
• Provides state of the art equipment and facilities with veterinary expertise in internal medicine, surgery, dentistry, rehabilitation, surgery and more.
• Offers a varied Case Load each day to work up from start to finish
• Career development opportunities with exposure to more complex cases
• Large, friendly supportive team
• Offers a competitive package
• Supports areas of special interest and certificates funded

Facilities and services:

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

• Ultrasound
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Endoscope
• State of the art surgical suite facilities
• Digital X- Ray
• Dental X-Ray
• In House laboratory
• Nurse Clinics
• Hospitalisation Facilities
• Nurse Consultation

Package:

• Salary: Up to 55,000 per annum pro rata
• Holidays: 5 weeks plus bank holidays
• CPD: Funding of 1,750 per annum
• Staff discounts available
• Memberships: RCVS, VDS, BVA and one other covered
• Pension provided

Must haves:

RCVS Registered & Qualified

Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Have excellent verbal / written communication skills

What happens next?

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