We are recruiting for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join a small animal practice in Newcastle-under-Lyme. This role is full time for 4 days per week, along with 2 in 11 weekends. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.

The practice have a supportive and friendly team and have a great work-life balance with no OOH rota. They are committed and passionate about providing a high standard of veterinary care and have good client relationships. They share the importance of a creating a happy working environment and ensure there is always harmony and happiness within the team. The practice has a village culture feel and all the team work well together and embrace all aspects of the role. They would be looking for a vet to share this practice culture also.

The Vet will be a good team player and be confident in routine consultations and surgeries. The Vet will have previously worked in a position of sole charge. They will have excellent customer service and communication skills.

Key details:

• Type: Small animal
• Hours: Full time, 4 days per week
• Weekends: 2 in 11 weekends
• OOH: None
• Sole charge: Some
• Team: 2 vets
• Consultations: 15 minutes

About them:

• Large group of practices within the region of Cheshire
• Branches with a 24hr main hospital site
• State of the art diagnostic and treatment facilities
• Large highly experienced team of veterinary surgeons, Nurses and supporting staff with various areas of special interest
• Fantastic career development opportunities available
• Offers a fantastic work-life balance
• Growing practice
• Offers clinical freedom to a vet
• Large loyal client base
• Offer a competitive salary package!
• Comprises of a highly skilled veterinary team with various expertise and areas of special interest.
• Offers career progression with support
• Provides a vast range of modern veterinary services and facilities
• Fully equipped with the latest diagnostic and surgical technology
• Excellent reputation within the community

About you:

• You will have a minimum of 1 year of experience
• You will be confident in sole charge work
• You will be confident with routine surgeries and consultations
• You will always deliver and be committed to providing a high standard of clinical care
• You will be confident with the occasional sole charge
• 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
• You will have an enthusiastic and caring attitude
• Youi will have strong communication skills and organisational skills
• You will work well under pressure with a calm and confident manner
• You will have excellent people management skills
• A kind and empathetic attitude is essential
• You will be ambitious to continue your professional development
• You will be a team player
• Areas of special interest would be an advantage
• 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 for small animal. They offer state-of-the-art technology and diagnostic equipment including:

• Referral services
• Ultrasound
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Endoscope
• Advanced gaseous anaesthetic systems and monitoring equipment
• Soft tissue surgery
• Orthopaedics
• Ultrasonography
• Doppler
• State of the art surgical suite facilities
• Digital X-ray
• Dental X-ray
• In-house laboratory
• Nurse clinics
• Dedicated night clinic
• 24hr hospitalisation facilities

Package:

• Salary: 35,000 to 50,000 per annum, commensurate to experience
• Holidays: Up to 33 days annual leave
• CPD: Generous allowance of 1,750 plus 5 days to attend
• Certificates supported and funded
• Memberships: RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Exclusive company discounts and rewards
• Stakeholder pension scheme
• BUPA, Healthshield scheme
• 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?

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