Professional veterinary recruitment

Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Rochdale, Lancashire

• Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon or soon to be?
• Are you looking for a new opportunity in Rochdale?
• Want to be a part of a growing and expanding practice?

Are you looking for...

• No OOH work?
• A 6pm finish everyday?
• Limited weekends?
• A good work-life balance?

We have an opportunity for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join a small animal practice in Rochdale, Lancashire. This role is full or part time with a 6pm finish each day, along with Saturday mornings from 9:30am to 12pm on a rota. There will be some occasional sole charge. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.

This 1st opinion practice not only offers a great work-life balance but a relaxed and supportive environment along with clinical freedom.

The practice is continuing to expand and have exciting plans for development in the future. Due to this and business demand they are looking for an additional Vet to join their existing team of 2 full time Vets and 1 part time Vet. There is also a supportive nursing team and auxiliary staff.

The practice is fully equipped offering a range of veterinary services. They are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Vet with excellent communication skills and someone who is a team player and will fit right in. The Vet will have the desire about being involved in the ongoing development of the practice.

Key details:

• Type: Small animal
• Hours: Full or part time, 6pm finishes each day
• Weekends: Saturday mornings on a rota, 9:30am to 12pm
• OOH: None
• Sole charge: Occasional
• Computer system: Bespoke
• Branch work: None
• Team: 3 vets along with supportive nursing team and non-clinical team

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
• 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:

• Emergency care
• Vaccinations
• Neutering
• Nurse clinics
• Dentistry
• Ultrasound
• X-ray
• Anaesthetic
• Surgeries

Package:

• Salary: £35,000 to £65,000 pro rata, commensurate to experience
• Holidays: 6.6 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays
• CPD: Generous allowance
• Memberships: RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Certificates supported and funded
• Company sick pay
• Exclusive company discounts and rewards
• Workplace pension scheme
• Health 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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