Professional veterinary recruitment

We are recruiting for a permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join a small animal practice in Totton.

This is a relatively new growing practice which has an excellent reputation. As they are continuing to grow and expand, they are looing for an additional permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join them on either a full or part time basis. There is a 1:3 weekend rota but no ooh. The weekends comprise of Saturday mornings only from 9am - 12pm ensuring with the rest of the weekend off that the surgeon has a good working / life balance.

The practice is purpose built with state-of-the-art facilities. They are fully equipped to deal with more complex cases and offer both routine and advanced surgical facilities such as soft tissue and orthopaedic. The practice is located close to Southampton and it is within good easy access to New Forest National Park. Ideal for someone who would like both a City and Country lifestyle. There are also excellent transport links close by meaning access into London is easy.

About the role

The practice is looking for an enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon and someone who would like to help build up their own client base at the practice Therefore excellent customer service and communication skills are vital. They should be comfortable with the occasional sole charge work which would be on a weekend, ideally the surgeon would have good general surgical and medical skills and previous experience in emergency surgery would be advantageous.

Key Details:

• Type: Small Animal
• Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 7pm
• Weekends: Yes on a rota
• Sole Charge: Yes, on occasion
• OOH: None
• Branch work: None
• Computer System: RX Works
• Consultations: 10 Minutes
• Team: 2 Vets, 2 Nurses, and support staff

About them:

• State of the Art equipment
• Growing thriving practice
• Excellent local reputation
• Offers the chance to establish own clients within the practice
• Offers exposure to more complex cases
• Bright spacious air-conditioned practice with modern facilities
• Offers an exciting workload
• Offers a good work / life balance
• Offers clinical freedom and the ability to work up cases and see them through from start to finish.
• Offers opportunity to expand clinical skill set and knowledge

About You:

• You will be a confident Veterinary Surgeon
• You will have good solid medical and surgical cases
• You will want to contribute to the practice 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 be comfortable with some sole charge work
• You must have a strong work ethic and provide an excellent high standard of clinical service
• You will have excellent customer service 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 Theatre - equipped with diapthermy
• Digital X-Ray
• Isolation UnitIsolation Unit
• Soft Tissue and Orthopaedic surgeries
• Blood Pressure Monitor
• Ultrasound
• Biochemistry
• Haematology
• In-house Laboratory
• Dentistry

Package:

• Salary: 35,000 - 55,000 pro rata
• Holiday allowance: 4 Weeks Plus Bank Holiday and Birthday leave enhanced with service
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• CPD: Generous Allowance 5 days off
• Certificates funded and supported
• 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 and qualified

Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Excellent communication skills

1 years' post-grad UK experience

What happens next?

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with your latest CV.

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