Professional veterinary recruitment

Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Lechlade, Gloucestershire

• Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon?
• Are you looking for a new role in Gloucestershire?

We are recruiting on behalf of small animal practice in the stunning Cotswolds for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon. This role is full time for 4 days per week with 4:30pm finishes, along with 1 in 4 Saturday mornings for emergency appointments only. They have a limited and quiet OOH rota and understand the importance of a good work-life balance. They shut every lunchtime so that all members of the team have a good break and are able to enjoy their lunch.

Located in the Cotswolds it has plenty to offer with water parks close by along with picturesque towns and villages with good transport links to Oxford and Swindon.

Both of the branches that the practice has is surrounded by the countryside and offers plenty of walking and local amenities close by.

The Vet would be joining a team of 3 vets, 2 RVNs, 2 SVNs and a practice manager.

They understand the importance of support and they enable all members of their team to develop areas of special interest. The Vets within the practice have an interest in surgery and shortly they will be offering laparoscopic surgeries. Vets who would like to develop areas of interest and skills would be provided training.

The practice is looking for a motivated Vet who has a friendly and positive attitude. The ideal candidate would be comfortable with most medical and surgical work ups. They will have an empathetic attitude and be able to establish good working relationships with clients.

Key details:

• Type: Small animal
• Hours: Full time, 5 days per week
• Weekends: 1 in 2 or 4 Saturday mornings
• OOH: On a rota, limited and quiet
• Sole charge: Some
• Branch work: None
• Team: 3 vets, 2 RVNs and 2 SVNs

About them:

• Highly experienced team of Veterinary surgeons, Nurses and supporting staff with various areas of special interest
• Part of a large nationwide group of practices
• Offers a harmonious family culture feel
• Career development opportunities
• Supports areas of special interest

About you:

• You will be an enthusiastic and passionate veterinary surgeon
• You will have great communication skills
• You will be able to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with both clients and fellow members of the team
• You will be committed to delivering a high standard of clinical care
• You will be looking to add value to the practice team

Facilities and services:

The practice offers a wide range of modern veterinary services and facilities with state-of-the-art equipment:

• Ultrasound
• X-ray
• In-house laboratory
• Isolation unit
• Nurse clinics
• Hospital ward

Package:

• Salary: £40,000 to £52,000 per annum, commensurate to experience
• Holidays: 6.6 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays
• CPD: Generous allowance of £1,750
• Memberships: RCVS fees paid
• Certificates encouraged and supported
• Uniform provided
• Exclusive company discounts and rewards
• Workplace pension scheme
• Health shield plan
• Staff discount

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.

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