Professional veterinary recruitment

Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

• Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon?
• Are you looking fora role that can be tailored to suit special interests?
• Would you like a salary of up to £72,000?

We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal practice in Newcastle-upon-Tyne for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. This role is full time for 37 hours per week over 4 days, along with 1 in 6 full weekends and 1 in 6 Saturday mornings form 9am to 12pm. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.

Key details

• Type: Small animal
• Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week over 4 days
• Weekends: 1 in 6 full weekends, 1 in 6 Saturday mornings
• Sole charge: None
• OOH: None
• Branch work: N/A
• Computer system: Merlin
• Team: 16 vets, 22 RVNs, 3 SVNs and a supportive non-clinical team

The role

• The position is full time working 4 days per week with a set day off each week. There is a 1:6 full weekend rota and a 1:6 Saturday morning rota working 9am - 12pm. Part time applications considered and weekend hours are negotiable for part time applicants.
• The role offers a varied caseload with a mixture of consultations and surgeries, medical procedures, imaging and dentistry.
• The role can be taylored to individual special interests with the cases offered.
• The role will be split between the main site in Gatehead and the branch sugeries which offers a great opportunity for practice variety and different cases.
• There will be no OOH or on-call as the practice recognises the need for a good work-life balance
• Fleixble working patterns are available to suit a work life balance and out of work commitments.

About them

• RCVS Accredited Main Hospital site with branches.
• They offer a wide range of modern veterinary services and diagnostics, including an in-house laboratory, ECG, dentistry, endoscopy, laparoscopy, orthopaedics, x-ray and ultrasound
• They have certificate holding surgeons.
• They regulary meet for case discussions and to share knowledge.
• They have the facilities and caseload to support clinical development
• They have a supportive and friendly team
• They can offer support for areas of special interest, along with funding for certificates
• They offer a great bonus package in addition to salary

Team culture

• The practice is home to a strong team of 16 vets, 22 RVNs, 3 SVNs and a supportive non-clinical team.
• They have a working culture of sharing knowledge in order for ongoig development.
• They pride themselves on a supportive team culture and they value each and everyone's roles within the practice
• They understand the difficulties that the vet industry can face and support each other to provide a positive and encouraging work environment
• Investing in their people, premises and processes is at the heart of what they do

About you

• They are looking for a vet who has a good level of experience in medicine and surgery
• You will have excellent communications skills and client facing skills
• You will have a positive attitude and show empathy to both clients and team members
• You will encourage ongoing development of the team
• You will be a team player and be able to work in a collaborative manner

Package

• Salary: Up to £72,000 per annum, commensurate to experience
• Holidays: 6.6 weeks annual leave, increasing with service and birthday off
• CPD: Generous allowance of £1,250 with 5 days to attend
• Memberships: RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
• Relocation support
• Medical insurance
• Workplace pension
• Family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing programmes
• Ongoing learning and development platforms available

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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