We are recruiting for a Permanent specialist Veterinary Surgeon to join a small animal hospital in Leeds. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week with 1:4 weekend rota. There is a 4-day week Monday - Friday, NO OOH and paid overtime. Part time hours are also available.

This is a purpose built, large and busy 24hr practice with state-of-the-art facilities. They provide OOH cover and additional support to 15 practices across the West Yorkshire region so referral work, ECC work and in patient care, routine surgeries and consultations are all provided within the hospital.

They hospital are expanding their team and are now looking for a full or part time Vet to join their team. They are looking for a Vet who has advanced experience in either Imaging & Cardiology, Dermatology, Medicine or Dentistry. The Vet would be joining their day team of 8 other Vets.

Who are they looking for

A vet who perhaps holds a certificate or someone close to completing a certificate would be advantageous. The Vet will want to work within a gold standard team and be passionate and committed to delivering a high standard of clinical care. They will practice evidence-based medicine and surgery within this supportive fun and friendly practice.

The role will involve a first opinion work, referral work, OOH and ECC cases.

Key Details

• Type: Small Animal
• Hours: Monday - Friday Full time
• Weekends: Yes on a rota
• Sole Charge: None
• OOH: None
• Branch work: None
• Computer System: RX Works
• Consultations: 15 Minutes
• Team: 8 Vets and large nursing team on a 2:1 ratio

About them:

• State of the Art equipment with all the latest technology
• Offers the opportunity to play an integral part in the future development of the practice
• Bright spacious air-conditioned practice with modern facilities
• Large team of highly experienced Surgeons
• Nurse training practice
• Modern facilities with plan to extend practice further
• Fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment
• Offers opportunity to expand clinical skill set and knowledge with complex cases
• Practice provides clinical freedom for personal growth and development
• They offer care for physical and mental health wellbeing

About You:

• You will be forward thinking, ambitious and motivated Vet
• You will have advanced experience in either Imaging & Cardiology, Dermatology, Medicine or Dentistry
• You will have a good amount of previous experience in ECC and OOH work
• Certificate holding Vets would be advantageous
• You will have an approachable, empathetic, and caring attitude
• You will be passionate about all aspects of your Veterinary Work
• You will be driven and ambitious
• Ambition to study towards areas of special interest are welcome but not essential for the role
• You will be able to establish good working relationships with clients and be confident in all consultations
• You will contribute to the practice with ideas enabling them to stay at the forefront of clinical thinking whilst also maintaining the ethos of providing a high standard of clinical care to all pets.
• You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop a great rapport with both clients and staff.
• You will be a strong team player

Facilities:

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

• Emergency cover
• ECG
• Ultrasound
• Tonopen
• Orthopaedic surgical kit
• Endoscopy
• Operating Theatres
• Digital X-Ray
• Nurse Clinics
• Isolation Unit
• Ultrasound
• In-house Laboratory
• Dentistry
• Separate Dog and Cat ward

Package

• Salary: Commensurate to experience
• E-CPD Annual Subscription
• Access to VetCT, IDEXX VetConnect PLUS, E-vds online dental scoting and in-house Veterinary Clinical Forum
• Life Insurance
• Income Protection
• Enhanced Maternity
• Tax Free Childcare
• Lifework discounts
• Holiday allowance: 5.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays and Birthdays off
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• CPD: 1,500 allowance
• Certificates encouraged and supported
• Private Healthcare Scheme
• Rewards: Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with High Street retailers and restaurants
• Staff Bonus Scheme
• Memberships: Paid memberships (RCVS, VDS and BVA)
• 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.

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