We are recruiting for two permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join a practice in Sidcup Kent.

This is a full-time role with a 1:3 weekend rota and no ooh. There is some sole charge work on occasion.

The practice is expanding and are now in need of two additional Vets to join their team. The practice currently comprises of 2 Vets, 1 RVN, 1 SVN and supporting team. They offer a wide range of veterinary services including soft tissue surgery and orthopaedic and laparoscopic / endoscopic procedures.

One of the roles is ideal for a Vet who has a minimum of 2 years' experience and the second role is ideal for a Vet with 4 years minimum experience. Also, if the Vet has a medical bias this would be advantageous but not essential.

The role offers clinical freedom to both Vets and the opportunity to build up their own client bases and establish good working relationships with clients and fellow team members. Both roles require that the Vets be confident in routine surgeries and consultations and any areas of special interest would be encouraged and supported.

They must have excellent communication skills, be a team player and have a caring and empathetic attitude.

Key Details

• Type: Small Animal
• Hours: Monday - Friday Full time
• Weekends: 1:3 weekend rota
• Sole Charge: Some
• OOH: None
• Branch work: None
• Computer System: RX Works
• Consultations: 15 Minutes
• Team: 2 Vets, 1 RVN, 1 SVN 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
• 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 will be competent in medical and surgical cases
• You will be confident in sole charge work
• You will have an approachable, empathetic, and caring attitude
• You will be passionate about all aspects of your Veterinary Work
• You will enjoy building up your own client base
• You will be driven and ambitious
• You will have ambitions to study towards a certificate
• 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 Commensurate to experience
• Holiday allowance: 28 days annual leave including bank holidays and Birthdays off
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• CPD: 1,200 allowance
• Certificates encouraged 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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