Professional veterinary recruitment

We are recruiting a Veterinary Surgeon to join a practice in Blackpool. This is a part time position working 3 days per week including a weekend rota of 1:2 Saturdays. There is no ooh.

The practice comprises of a friendly and supportive team of 3 Vets, 2 Nurses a VCA and reception team. They provide a professional and friendly work environment.

This is a modern purpose-built practice which sees a wide variety of cases. They are fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment.

About the role

The practice are looking for an enthusiastic Veterinary surgeon who has good experience in general routine surgeries and medical cases and also confident with sole charge work. The Vet but have excellent client facing skills and be able to establish good working relationships. They must also be able to work well as part of a team. There is an opportunity for overtime work if required and they would be expected to assist with annual leave cover.

Key Details:

• Type: Small Animal
• Hours: Monday - Friday full or part time hours available
• Weekends: 1:3 weekends 15 hours
• Sole Charge: Occasionally
• OOH: None
• Branch work: None
• Computer System: RX Works
• Consultations: 15 Minutes
• Team: 3 Vets, 2 Nurses, 1 VCA & support team.

About them:

• State of the Art equipment with all the latest technology
• Offers a good work / life balance
• Bright spacious air-conditioned practice with modern facilities
• Fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment
• Certificates and areas of special interest are supported and encouraged
• Offers opportunity to expand clinical skill set and knowledge
• Practice provides clinical freedom for personal growth and development
• They offer care for physical and mental health wellbeing

About You:

• You must have a strong work ethic and provide an excellent high standard of clinical service
• You will have a strong surgical and medical background
• You will have an approachable and caring attitude
• You will be happy with some sole charge work
• You will be a able to establish good working relationships with clients and be confident in all consultations
• You will want to 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
• Operating Theatres
• Digital X-Ray
• Nurse Clinics
• Cruciate Surgery
• Isolation Unit
• Ultrasound
• In-house Laboratory
• Dentistry
• Separate Dog and Cat ward

Package:

• Salary: 35,000 - 50,000 pro rata
• Holiday allowance: 28 days annual leave increasing to 33 with service including bank holidays and Birthdays off
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• CPD: 1,500 allowance
• Certificates encouraged and supported
• 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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