Permanent Veterinary Surgeon – Leeds, West Yorkshire

• Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon?
• Are you looking to develop area of special interest?

We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal practice in Leeds for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. This role is full or part time with weekends on a rota. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.

This is an established practice which comprises of a team of 2 vets, 2 RVNs, 3 SVNs and a supportive non-clinical team. It is fully equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including two operating theatres, pharmacy, digital x-ray, ultrasound, and an in-house laboratory. This is a dynamic team who are passionate and dedicated to providing a high standard of clinical care.

The practice is continuing to grow and are now in need of an additional vet. They particularly would encourage a vet who has an area of special interest and is ambitious to develop their skills.

You will have a good level of medical and surgical experience. You must have excellent communication skills and be able to establish excellent working relationship with both clients and members of the team. If you have an interest in surgery or orthopaedics this will be advantageous. You will need tobe confident working sole charge as this will be required on occasion.

Key details:

• Type: Small animal
• Hours: Full or part time
• Weekends: On a rota
• Sole charge: Some
• OOH: None
• Branch work: None
• Computer system: RX Works
• Consultations: 15 minutes
• Team: 2 vets, 2 RVNs, 3 SVNs and a supportive non-clinical 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
• Offers surgical facilities for more complex cases allowing for clinical development
• Excellent work-life balance
• 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
• A special interest in surgery or orthopaedics 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
• 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 theatre
• Digital X-ray
• Nurse clinics
• Isolation unit
• Ultrasound
• In-house laboratory
• Dentistry
• Separate cat and dog wards

Package:

• Salary: Up to £65,000 pro rata, commensurate to experience
• Holidays: Generous annual leave
• CPD: Generous allowance of £3,000
• Memberships: Professional fees paid
• Workplace pension scheme
• Certificates encouraged and supported
• Healthcare scheme
• Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with high street retailers and restaurants
• Staff bonus scheme
• 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?

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