We have an opportunity for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join a small animal practice in Peterborough.

The practice is looking for a veterinary surgeon who has good experience gained in a small animal practice, excellent communication skills in order to inform and support clients, competence in routine surgeries and the ability to create evidence-based treatment plans. You must also be passionate about keeping up to date with your own professional development. The practice can accept a newly graduated vet or an experienced vet but you must be confident enough to work sole charge on weekends.

The role will be full time for 40 hours per week over 4 days from 8:15am to 7:15pm, along with 1 in 4 Saturdays from 8:30am to 12:30pm and Sundays from 10am to 12pm. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.

Key Details:

• Type: Small Animal
• Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week over 4 days, 8:15am to 7:15pm
• Weekends: 1 in 4 weekends, Saturdays 8:30am to 12:30pm. Sundays 10am to 12pm
• OOH: None
• Sole charge: Yes, weekends only
• Computer System: Robovet
• Branch Work: None
• Team: 5 Vets, 5 RVNs, 2 SVNs and a supportive non-clinical team
• Consultations: 15 minutes

About them:

• Large supportive team
• Offers a fantastic work / life balance
• Offers clinical freedom to a Vet
• Can provide support for new graduate Vet
• Offers modern veterinary services, diagnostics and facilities to small animals
• Large loyal client base
• Comprises of a highly skilled veterinary team with various expertise and areas of special interest.
• Can provide ongoing training and development where required
• Excellent reputation within the community

About you:

• Various levels of experience will be considered
• You will be comfortable in all routine surgeries and consultations - support for more recent graduates available
• You will always deliver and be committed to providing a high standard of clinical care
• 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 looking to study towards a certificate or be a certificate holding surgeon looking to progress further
• You will be a team player
• The role is not determined on years of experience and be catered to suit but ultimately the Vet needs to be ambitious looking to develop your clinical skills and knowledge further
• Areas of special interest would be an advantage
• You will want to be at the forefront of the practice help growing and developing the services and facilities provided.
• 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 along with state-of-the-art technology and diagnostic equipment including:

• Operating theatre
• Dentistry
• Hospital ward
• Intensive care
• In-house laboratory
• Home visits
• Nurse clinics
• X-ray
• Keyhole surgery
• Cryosurgery
• Ultrasound

Package:

• Salary: Up to 60,000 per annum, commensurate to experience
• Holiday: 5.5 weeks annual leave per annum plus bank holidays
• CPD: Generous allowance
• Certificates: Supported and funded
• Memberships: RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Exclusive company discounts and rewards
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Health Insurance scheme
• Staff Discount

Must haves:

RCVS Registered & Qualified or soon to be.

Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Have excellent verbal / 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 VS Team (details below) to discuss your veterinary career aspirations further.

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