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Permanent Veterinary Surgeon (VETSEEK-13768)

Southend-on-sea, Essex

Veterinary Surgeon

Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 pro rata

Full time / Permanent

Job description

We are recruiting for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join a practice in Southend-on-Sea.

This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week with a 1:3 weekend rota. There is no OOH work.

The Vet will be joining a team of 3 Vets and 5 Nurses and supporting staff. This is a purpose-built practice with modern veterinary technology including Ultrasound, CT facilities, endoscopy, ECG, Laser, Digital X-ray, and an in-house laboratory.

The practice seeks a Vet who is confident in routine surgeries and consultations and someone who establishes client working relationships easily. It is important that they work well as part of the team. Within the team there are a variety of areas of special interests and the partners within the practice fully support these so if you are a Vet with a bias then this would be encouraged. There are also various training opportunities available within the role.

Key Details:

  • Type: Small Animal
  • Hours: Monday - Friday 40 hours per week
  • Weekends: 1:4 weekend rota
  • Sole Charge: On weekends
  • OOH: On a rota
  • Branch work: None
  • Computer System: RX Works
  • Consultations: 15 Minutes
  • Team: 3 Vet 5 Nurses and support team

About them:

  • State of the Art equipment with all the latest technology
  • Offers the opportunity to play an integral part in the future development of the practice
  • Excellent work / life balance
  • Bright spacious air-conditioned practice with modern facilities
  • Fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment
  • Offers opportunity to expand clinical skill set and knowledge with complex cases
  • Practice provides clinical freedom for personal growth and development
  • They offer care for physical and mental health wellbeing

About You:

  • You must have a strong work ethic and provide an excellent high standard of clinical service
  • You will be confident in routine surgeries and consultations
  • You will have an approachable and caring attitude
  • You will have a bias which will be supported and encouraged
  • You will be able to establish good working relationships with clients and be confident in all consultations
  • You will want to 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

Facilities:

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

  • Emergency cover
  • Operating Theatres
  • Digital X-Ray
  • Nurse Clinics
  • Isolation Unit
  • Ultrasound
  • In-house Laboratory
  • Dentistry
  • Separate Dog and Cat ward

Package:

  • Salary: 35,000 - 50,000 pro rata
  • Holiday allowance: 28 days annual leave including bank holidays and Birthdays off
  • Workplace Pension Scheme
  • CPD: 1,200 allowance
  • Healthcare Scheme
  • Rewards: Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with High Street retailers and restaurants
  • Staff Bonus Scheme
  • Memberships: Paid memberships (RCVS, VDS and BVA)
  • 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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