Are you looking for a new challenge and want to be a part of an amazing team?

We are looking to recruit a permanent part time Veterinary Surgeon to work within an established charity hospital in Gateshead Tyne and Wear has a fast pace and varied caseload and will allow you to use your skills to your full potential, making this an interesting and rewarding place to work. They have a passion for personal development, client care and the welfare of pets.

Key Details:

37.5 hr working week

Veterinary Surgeon's typically work incremental shifts from 8am-4.30pm to 10am-6.30pm and vet nurses from 8am-4.30pm to 9.30am to 6pm.

7.5 hours per day

No OOH, as this is fully outsourced - Vets Now do night cover on site.

The caseload is varied and would make a great opportunity for someone completing a certificate or looking to further develop their skills.

They have the work / life balance sorted with a genuine 37.5 hour working week, no evening OOH (latest finish 6pm

Clinical staff typically work 1 in 6 Saturday mornings from 9-12 and receive time off in lieu the following week

Pets and people at the heart of what they do UK wide

About the Role:

They are seeking a Veterinary Surgeon (VS) for the delivery of an efficient, professional and caring service to all the hospitals clients and to provide a high standard of customer service and clinical care whilst also promoting pet wellbeing and delivering preventive services.

The hospital building is well equipped with plenty of consulting space allowing them to meet the demands of this busy small practice.

The caseload is very varied on a day to day basis

They are a friendly welcoming team that are very supportive.

They aim to promote a healthy life for all their pets by preventing, educating and treating sick and injured animals with passion and compassion.

Responsible for managing cases cost-effectively, encouraging financial contributions from clients

About Them:

As the UK's leading veterinary charity, with 48 Pet Hospitals, they strive to improve pets' lives - through prevention, education and treatment.

Every year their dedicated vet teams carry out 2.7 million treatments on 470,000 pets.

Their national network of around 120 high street shops help us to provide these treatments through selling both donated and new goods.

They believe that they work better together, so everyone from their vets, volunteers, shop teams and to office support colleagues - are driven in to the help improve the lives of every pet.

Package:

Salary - 34,486 - 48,990 pro rata per annum Commensurate to experience

CPD allowance 1,000 1 week to attend - pro rata

Professional Membership Fees Paid

Excellent career opportunities/development

25 days per year plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service by 1 day per year to 30 days between 5 and 9 years service.

Paid statutory holidays

Travel allowance

Life assurance 4 x annual salary

Contributory pension scheme

Private medical insurance (after 12 months service)

Bank Holidays - double pay and time off in lieu

Sick pay

Access to online wellbeing centre

Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay

Eye Care

Flu Vaccination

Employee assist programme

Holiday trading - buy and sell annual leave

Career break

London Weighting

What happens next?

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with your latest CV.

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