Permanent Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon Darlington (VETSEEK-1510)
Darlington, County Durham
Permanent
Veterinary Surgeon
£35,000+
Full time / Permanent
Job description
We are recruiting a veterinary surgeon to join an independent practice in Darlington on a permanent basis. This 100% small animal practice currently has a team of 9 vets and are recruiting an additional member of the team due to continued growth.
The role involves working 4 days a week Monday to Friday, 1 in 6 weeknights on call and 1 in 6 weekends on call. This position would be suitable for a veterinary surgeon with at least a year's UK experience in practice.
Key Details:
- Type: Small Animal only
- Hours Mon-Fri: 4 days a week, usual hours 9am until 7:00pm
- Weekends: 1 in 6 weekends, Saturday & Sunday's consulting with the rest of the weekend being on call.
- OOH: 1 in 6 weeknights and weekends on call. Take the phone home and support the nurse who is always at the practice. Need to be within 15/20 minutes of the practice when on call.
- Branch work: Once settled, work at small branch practice sole charge will be required.
- Sole charge: None required, until comfortable
- Consult times: 20 minute appointments (15 minutes pre COVID-19)
About them:
A tier 3 accredited veterinary hospital with a 100% small animal client base, the practice is modern and fully equipped with a surgery that offers soft tissue and orthopaedics, exotic animals, dermatology, endoscopy, ultrasound and x-rays. The practice is currently working towards achieving fear free status for dogs to go with the ISFM gold cat friendly status and RAWF Silver rabbit friendly status already achieved
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.
The role is open to all qualified veterinary surgeons who are registered with the RCVS, however ideally you will have a couple of years' experience to be able to hit the ground running.
Package:
- Salary: Flexible for the right person, likely to be between 35,000 & 50,000 per annum
- 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Certificates are funded and supported, in house CPD events
- RCVS fees 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.
Alternatively, contact us to find out more details or to have a confidential discussion about this or other opportunities.
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