We are recruiting for two Permanent Veterinary Surgeons to join a small animal practice in Southampton. These are full-time roles working 1:2 weekends with time off given in lieu after working a weekend. There is no ooh requirement.

The Vets would be joining a team of 2 Vets and 3 Nurses along with a non-clinical team. This role comprises of a mixture of consultations and surgeries with some sole charge work. The roles offer the Vet clinical freedom and the opportunity to build their client base whilst also having the support of the team.

They are looking for Vets who have experience within a first opinion practice and who are confident in routine consultations and surgeries. Areas of special interest are encouraged and a passion for orthopaedics or exotics would be most welcome though not essential.

Key Details

• Type: Small Animal
• Hours: Monday - Friday Full time
• Weekends: 1:2 Weekends
• Sole Charge: Some
• OOH: None
• Branch work: None
• Computer System: RX Works
• Consultations: 15 Minutes
• Team: 2 Vet 3 RVNS 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
• Large team of highly experienced Surgeons
• Nurse training practice
• Modern facilities with plan to extend practice further
• 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 ambitious and motivated and excited to develop and expand a practice
• A bias in orthopaedics or exotics would be advantageous
• 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
• Ambition to study towards areas of special interest are welcome but not essential for the role
• You will be able to establish good working relationships with clients and be confident in all consultations
• You will 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: Up to 35,000 - 50,000 Commensurate to experience
• Holiday allowance: 5 weeks annual leave including bank holidays and Birthdays off
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• CPD: 2,500 allowance
• Certificates encouraged and supported
• Private 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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