Professional veterinary recruitment

Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - North Walsham, Norfolk

• Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon or soon to be?
• Would you like to work for an independent practice which offers a supportive family culture?
• Are you looking to develop your skills and knowledge?

Are you looking for...

• A new opportunity in Norfolk?
• No OOH work?
• A better work-life balance?

We are recruiting on behalf of an independent small animal and exotics practice in Walsham who are looking for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. This role is full time for 4 days per week, along with 1 in 4 weekends. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.

The practice offers a great work-life balance and a close knit family feel culture. The team comprise of 4 Veterinary Surgeons, some of which work part time. They have a supportive team of 7 Nurses and 1 SVN along with a animal care assistant.

They regularly have impromptue case discussions to share knowledge and often if there is an interesting surgery then others are able to watch (if the work schedule permits) in order to gain more experience and knowledge. They also understand the importance of ongoing investment in their equipment. They have a Vet who specialises in cardiology and accupunture and they recently invested in a new table for them. They have also recently invested in a new ultrasound and are happy to invest in equipment that continually helps the Vets and the practice.

As they are independent they have recently set up their OOH night team so there will be no OOH.

They are able to support areas of special interest and they offer the gold webinar CPD package to all of their team. Certifcates would be encouraged and supported.

The practice will consider various levels of experience in terms of applications with the most import thing being that they are the right fit within the practice.

Key details

• Type: Small animal
• Hours: Full time, 4 days per week
• Weekends: 1 in 4 weekends
• OOH: None
• On call: None
• Team: 4 vets, 7 RVNs, 1 SVN, 1 ANA, and a strong supportive non-clinical team

The role

• An exciting opportunity for a vet to join an established independent practice
• The position offers an excellent work-life balance
• Varied and interesting caseload
• The role offers a mixture of consultations and surgeries

About them:

• Family run, independant small animal and exotics practice
• Gold standard Cat, Dog and Rabbit accredited
• Currently completing PSS
• The practice cares for: small animals, exotic pets as well as Zoo animals.
• The practice is fully equipped with dental x-ray, digital x-ray, brand new ultrasound including including cardiac capabilities, video gastroscope, bronchoscope, laryngoscope and rigid scope, onsite CT scanner, laser therapy, separate cat, dog and exotic waiting areas and wards and fully equipped theatres with air conditioning throughout the practice.
• They have a visiting specialist orthopaedic surgeon
• Provide OOH care through a dedicated night team

About you

• They are ideally looking for an experienced Vet, however applicants with less experience will be considered.
• Experience in exotics is preffered but not essential
• The vet will have excellent communications skills and client facing skills
• The vet will have a positive attitude and show empathy and warmth where required to both clients and team members
• The vet will be a team player

Package

• Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum, commensurate to experience
• Holidays: 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, rising to 33 after 1 year of service
• CPD: Generous allowance, including certificate funding
• Memberships: RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
• Company sick pay, increasing with service
• Private healthcare after 6 months service
• cost price treatment for your own pet
• Workplace pension
• Family friendly policies
• 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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