We are recruiting on behalf of a practice in Tilehurst, Reading for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon. This role is full or part time with no OOH work involved so it offers a great work-life balance.

The position is a prominently a sole charge role so would ideally suit an experienced vet. They would be joining a supportive team of 2.5 RVNs, 2 SVNs and 2.5 ANAs and a dedicated reception team who work well together and provide a family feel environment to work in.

They are looking for a vet who is comfortable with routine consultations and surgeries but also with emergency surgery when required.

Key details

• Type: Small animal
• Hours: Full or part time
• Weekends: None
• Sole charge: Yes
• OOH: None
• Branch work: None
• Computer system: RX Works
• Consultations: 15 minutes
• Team: 2.5 RVNs, 2 SVNs and 2 ANAs

About them:

• Can provide a positive, happy and supportive working environment.
• Offers a wide range of modern veterinary services
• Supportive and friendly team and practice
• Offers flexible working hours
• Part of a large nationwide network of practices
• Fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment
• Offers opportunity to expand clinical skill set and knowledge with the varied case load
• Practice provides clinical freedom for personal growth and development
• They offer care for physical and mental health wellbeing

About you:

• You will have good general medical and surgical skills
• You will be confident in some sole charge work when required.
• You will have an approachable, empathetic, and caring attitude
• You will be passionate about all aspects of your Veterinary Work
• You will be happy to share knowledge and mentor others where required
• You will be able to establish good working relationships with clients and be confident in all consultations
• You will contribute to the practice with ideas enabling them to stay at the forefront of clinical thinking whilst also maintaining the ethos of providing a high standard of clinical care to all pets.
• You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop a great rapport with both clients and staff.
• You will be a strong team player
• Ambition to pursue an area of special interest would be supported

Facilities:

The practice offers a wide range of modern veterinary services and facilities including

• Emergency cover
• Biochemistry
• Blood pressure monitor
• Dentistry
• Fracture repair
• Haematology
• Hospital ward
• In-house laboratory
• Isolation unit
• Nurse clinics
• Operating theatre
• Separate cat and dog wards
• Soft tissue surgery
• Ultrasound
• X-ray

Package

• Salary: Up to 55,000 per annum, commensurate to experience
• Holidays: 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays
• CPD: Generous allowance
• Memberships: RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
• Workplace pension scheme
• Life assurance 4x annual salary
• 1 weeks full pay sick pay after 1 full years' service
• Certificates encouraged and supported
• Private medical insurance
• Rewards: Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with High Street retailers and restaurants
• Staff bonus 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?

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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