Professional veterinary recruitment

Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Clapham, London

• Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon?
• Are you looking to move into and independent practice?
• Would you like a 4-day week?

We are recruiting on behalf of an independent small animal practice in for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon in Clapham, London. This role is full time for 4 days per week with shifts from 9am to 7pm, along with 1 in 3 Saturdays and 1 in 5 OOH shifts. There will be a period of sole charge each day between 6pm and 7pm and some on Saturdays.

About the practice

The practice is located 6km from Charing Cross and has excellent transport links, they are looking for an experienced vet who has a high standard of clinical care. The practice is anindependent practice which is fully equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and offer a wide range of services for small animals.

Key details:

• Type: Small animal
• Hours: Full time, 4 days per week, 9am to 7pm
• Weekends: 1 in 3 Saturdays, 9am to 1pm
• OOH: 1 in 5
• Sole charge: Weekdays between 6pm and 7pm, on Saturdays
• Consultations: 15 minutes
• Computer system: Animana
• Branch work: N/A
• Team: 2 vets, 5 RVNs and 1 VCA

About them:

• Independent small animal practice
• Expanding services and the veterinary team
• State of the art facilities
• Will support areas of special interest
• Friendly supportive and fun team
• Offers an opportunity to hear new ideas and ways of working - every voice heard
• Offers a fantastic work-life balance
• Offers opportunity for clinical development
• Offers modern veterinary services and facilities
• Offer a competitive salary package!
• Comprises of a highly skilled veterinary team with various expertise and areas of special interest - certificate holding surgeons
• Provides a vast range of modern veterinary services and facilities
• Excellent reputation within the community

About you:

• You will have ambition to develop your clinical skills and work towards areas of special interest
• You will have a good level of small animal experience
• You will always deliver and be committed to providing a high standard of clinical care
• You will have an enthusiastic 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
• A kind and empathetic attitude is essential
• You will be a team player
• 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 further and work towards a certificate
• You will enjoy working in a busy environment
• You will want to be at the forefront of the practice help growing and developing the services and facilities provided.
• You will have excellent customer facing skills
• You will work well within the team alongside other veterinary specialists and clinicians
• You will be a passionate and motivated veterinary surgeon with a genuine interest for animal welfare

Facilities:

The practice offers a wide range of modern veterinary services, including:

• Ultrasound
• X-ray
• In-house laboratory
• Separate dog and cat wards
• Three consult rooms
• Two operating theatres

Package:

• Salary: £55,000 to £70,000 per annum, commensurate to experience
• Holidays: 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• CPD: Generous allowance of £1,500
• Memberships: RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Birthday off
• Certificates supported and funded
• Workplace pension scheme

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: 39169

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