Professional veterinary recruitment

We are recruiting on behalf of a practice in Wimbledon for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. This role is full time with no weekends or OOH work.

The vet will be joining the lead vet along with visiting specialists and a supportive nursing team. The practice sees a wide variety of cases and in particular a high number of rabbits and exotics. It is a purpose-built modern practice which comes with all the toys including an in-house laboratory.

They would welcome Vets who have areas of special interest that they would like support to progress in. Funding is available for certificates and a great CPD allowance.

The practice is looking for experienced and confident Vets who can perform routine surgeries and consultations comfortably. Previous experience in emergency surgery and with rabbits would be an advantageous but not essential.

There is a small amount of sole charge work involved.

Key details

• Type: Small animal
• Hours: Full time
• Weekends: None
• Sole charge: Some
• OOH: None
• Branch work: None
• Computer system: RX Works
• Consultations: 15 minutes
• Team: 1 vet, 2 nurses and support staff

About them:

• Can provide a positive, happy and supportive working environment6
• Offers further progression with post graduate qualifications supported
• Offers a good work-life balance - no OOH work
• Offers a wide range of modern veterinary services
• Supportive and friendly team & practice
• Offers funding for a certificate and supports areas of special interest
• Part of a large nationwide network of practices
• Fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment
• Offers opportunity to expand clinical skill set and knowledge with the varied case load
• 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 routine surgeries and consultations and be able to perform routine surgeries on your own
• Previous experience in emergency surgery would be advantageous
• Previous experience with rabbits is an advantage
• You will have strong medic skills
• You will be comfortable with some sole charge responsibility
• You will have an approachable, empathetic, and caring attitude
• You will be passionate about all aspects of your Veterinary Work
• You will be happy to share knowledge and mentor others where required
• 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
• Ambition to pursue an area of special interest would be supported

Facilities:

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

• Emergency cover
• Ultrasound
• Operating theatres
• Digital X-ray
• Nurse clinics
• Isolation unit
• Ultrasound
• In-house laboratory
• Dentistry
• Separate cat and dog wards

Package

• Salary: 45,000 to 60,000 per annum, dependant on experience
• Holidays: 20 days holiday increasing to 25 days after 2 years
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• CPD: Generous allowance of 3,000
• Certificates encouraged and supported
• Rewards: Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with high street retailers and restaurants
• Staff Bonus Scheme
• Memberships: RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
• Staff Discount

Must haves:

RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be

Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom

Have excellent verbal and 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 Vet Seekers team (details below) to discuss your veterinary career aspirations further.

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