Professional veterinary recruitment

We are recruiting for a senior veterinary surgeon to work full-time at this hugely successful small animal practice based in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire.

About the role:

The position offers working a 4-day week with a generous 1:4 weekend rota. This averages out at 37 hours per week. They believe in the importance of a good work / life balance and offering the continual opportunity to progress and develop your clinical skills.

This role would suit a candidate with at least 5 years UK experience to come into this practice and hit the ground running leading the team. The Vet must be passionate and dedicated to providing high quality veterinary care.

As a senior Vet within the practice you would be an integral part in the running of the dynamic and forward-thinking practice. Supporting and encouraging fellow colleagues to work to the best of their ability utilising their skills set to the maximum is also important, so a keen interest in mentoring would be advantageous. You will be an ambitious surgeon who wishes to continue to develop your professional knowledge and clinical skill set. Areas of special interest will be supported, and certificates funded. Excellent communication skills and customer service skills are vital.

About the practice

This is a growing and thriving practice and have a caring team of people who are passionate about the pets that they treat and offer high quality affordable veterinary care to all customers without ever compromising on standards. they are a progressive forward-thinking practice, and they value all team members and actively encourage and support career progression and development.

It is a full equipped purpose-built clinic offering a wide variety of modern veterinary services with all the latest toys. They have an exciting case load with some more complex cases both surgically and medically.

By joining this well established and successful small animal practice, you will be part of a social team dedicated to teamwork and providing a superb standard of client and animal care.

Key Details:

Hours: Full-time (37-hour week)

Monday- Friday: 4 days a week, Shifts between 8.00am-8.00pm each day

Weekends: 1 : 4 on a rota basis

Sole charge: None involved with this role

Branch work: None involved with this role

OOH: None involved with this role

Team: 1 Vet 2 Nurse 1 SVN and supporting staff

About you:

You will have a minimum of 5 years' experience

You will be happy to coaching / mentor fellow colleagues

Previous leadership experience would be advantageous but not essential

You will actively input into the progression and growth of the practice

You will be passionate, and a dedicated veterinary surgeon committed to delivering a high standard of veterinary care

You will have excellent communication and customer service skills

You will have a caring attitude and strive to continually improve your professional knowledge.

You will be ambitious and looking to progress.

Package

Salary: 45,000 - 55,000

Career development opportunities

1500 funded CPD allowance per annum

Exclusive company discounts and rewards

33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)

RCVS & VDS Fees paid

5% pension contribution

Free food Fridays

Must haves:

RCVS registered and qualified

Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Excellent communication skills

4+ 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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