We are recruiting on behalf of an independent practice in Sidmouth Devon for two Permanent Veterinary Surgeons to join their team.

The practice is expanding and now opening a brand-new site in the summer in addition to the two fully equipped sites that they currently have. They require two new Vets to come and join their current team of 4 Vets, 3 RVNS, SVNs, ANAs and the RVN practice manager. One of the Vets is currently working towards a Certificate in Internal Medicine and the practice offer plenty of support to all Vets and Nurses should they wish to pursue further education.

They have a large client base and very much have the family feel environment within the team. They ensure they allow clinical freedom to all the Vets to work up their own cases and provide 20-minute consultation times. Support is available from more experienced Vets should this be required. They encouraged CPD and offer a generous allowance and travel and accommodation allowance to attend.

The practice is owned by the Head Vet and are proud to be fully independent with no sales targets and restrictions. Both current sites are fully equipped with capnography, digital X-Ray, colour doppler Ultrasound, ECG, in house lab and digital tonometry and more.

Located on the beautiful Jurassic Heritage cost and on the outskirts of Exeter and Exmouth's water sports hub along with Dartmoor National Park there is plenty to enjoy in the area.

Who are they looking for

The practice is looking for Veterinary Surgeons who are competent in routine surgeries and consultations and can cope with common emergencies. They will have a minimum of 1 years' experience. They will enjoy working within a general practice and all aspects of the role. They will be motivated and ambitious to always provide an excellent service to both patients and clients and will have excellent communication skills. They will have a friendly and empathetic attitude with a good sense of humour.

The practice are currently working towards a gold standard ISFM cat-friendly status so it would be advantageous to have an interest in Feline medicine although this is not essential for the roles.

Both positions are full time with a 40-hour week over 4 days and the practice will consider part time applications. There is an OOH rota of 1:4 and the practice cover all of their OOH service and hospitalisation services. The roles will be based at both branches, and they will be working alongside another vet for the majority of the team.

They do offer a competitive package along with an OOH bonus of 50 per call out before 10pm and 80 after 10pm. The OOH is relatively quiet with only 2-4 call outs over a weekend period and often none during the week. The Vet can have the time to go home, sleep, eat and shop etc despite being on call. There is a very supportive team culture within the practice and there is always help if needed.

Key Details:

• Type: Small Animal
• Hours: Monday - Friday 4 days
• Weekends: Yes, on a rota
• OOH: 1:4 OOH rota
• Sole Charge: None
• Team: 4 Vets 4 RVN and supporting team
• Consultations: 20 Minutes

About them:

• Independent small animal practice
• 2 Sites soon to be 3 sites - all fully equipped
• Supportive team culture
• OOH call out bonus
• Experienced team - certificate holding surgeons
• Provides own OOH service
• Dedicated night-time for in patients
• 20 Minute consultations
• Their ethos is providing a happy and welcoming environment to work in and providing a high standard of clinical care to all patients and a high level of customer service to clients
• State of the Art diagnostic and surgical equipment
• Bright spacious air-conditioned practice with modern facilities
• Offers an exciting and varied case load
• Career development opportunity to expand clinical skills and knowledge
• Support available within the role - can offer the position to various levels of experience
• Offers a good work / life balance
• Practice provides clinical freedom for personal growth and development

About you:

• You will have a minimum of 1 years' experience
• You will be competent in routine surgeries - dependent on experience support available for new graduates
• You will be motivated and ambitious to develop an area of specialism
• You will always deliver a high standard of clinical care
• You will have excellent customer facing skills and enjoy establishing and building your own client base
• 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
• You will be ambitious to develop your clinical skill set and knowledge
• You will enjoy working within a busy practice with a wide variety of cases

Facilities:

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

• Ultrasound
• CT
• Hydrotherapy
• Laparoscopy
• Endoscopy
• Orthopaedic facilities
• Digital X-Ray
• Dental X-Ray
• Dental Suite
• Nurse Clinics
• Isolation unit
• In House Laboratory
• Separate cat and dog wards

Package:

• Salary - 35,000 - 55,000 commensurate to experience
• CPD Generous allowance 1,000 days off to attend
• Bonus: 1,720 per annum based on duty workload
• 5 weeks holiday allowance
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Exclusive company discounts and rewards
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Health Insurance scheme
• 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. Alternatively, contact us to find out more details or to have a confidential discussion about this or other opportunities.

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