Professional veterinary recruitment

Permanent Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Knaresborough, North Yorkshire

• Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon?
• Are you looking for a role with management responsibility?

We are recruiting on behalf of a practice in the beautiful market town of Knaresborough, North Yorkshire for a Permanent Senior Veterinary Surgeon.

This role is full time for 40 hours per week over 4 days, including 1 in 3 Saturday mornings. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.

This role is ideal for a general practitioner but someone who is looking to move into a leadership role with management responsibilities. The position would be supported by the Clinical Director and practice manager. The Vet would be joining a large team of 8 vets across 4 sites in total. There are various levels of experience within the team with some holding certificates in surgery, dentistry and medicine so should the Vet wish to pursue a certificate or an area of interest this would be supported and encouraged.

The practice is looking for an ambitious an motivated Vet who is confident with sole charge work where required. They will be confident in routine surgeries and consultations and be approachable with excellent communication skills. They will show commitment to a high standard of Veterinary care and lead by example.

Key details:

• Type: Small animal
• Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week over 4 days, shifts between 8:30am and 7pm
• Weekends: 1 in 3 Saturday mornings
• OOH: None
• Team: Large veterinary team across 4 of the sites in total
• Consultations: 15 minutes

About them:

• Bright and spacious practice with air conditioning and all modern facilities
• Supportive small friendly practice
• Excellent location both to Cities of Leeds and York and the Dales
• Excellent reputation within the community
• Is passionate about delivering a high standard of clinical care
• Onsite parking available and within walking distance of transport links

About you

• You will always deliver and be committed to providing a high standard of clinical care
• You will have an enthusiastic, kind, and empathetic and caring attitude
• You will have strong communication skills and organisational skills
• You will have excellent client facing skills
• You will work well under pressure with a calm and confident manner
• You will be a team player
• The role is determined on years of experience and be catered to suit
• You will be a passionate and motivated veterinary surgeon with a genuine interest for animal welfare
• You will have ambition to develop your clinical skills and work towards areas of special interest
• The role is determined on years of experience and be catered to suit but ultimately the Vet needs to be ambitious looking to develop clinical skills and knowledge
• You will want to be at the forefront of the practice help growing and developing the services and facilities provided.
• You will work well within the team alongside other veterinary specialists and clinicians

Facilities:

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

• Ultrasound
• Endoscopy
• Keyhole surgeries
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Digital x-ray
• Dental x-ray
• In-house laboratory
• Nurse clinics

Package:

• Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum, commensurate to experience
• Holidays: 6.6 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
• CPD: Generous allowance of £1,750 with 5 days to attend
• Memberships: RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Certificates supported and funded
• Exclusive company discounts and rewards
• Workplace pension scheme
• Healthshield cash plan
• 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.

Please quote job reference: 37584

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