Permanent Veterinary Surgeon – Dudley, West Midlands

We are recruiting on behalf of a practice in Dudley for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon.

You will be joining a talented team of 3 vets, 4 RVNs, 2 SVNs and a supportive non-clinical team. You will be confident performing routine surgeries and consultations and have excellent interpersonal skills in order to create trusting and dependable relationships with your clients. You will provide the gold standard of care to the practice's patients and clients. CPD is encouraged and fully supported by the practice.

The role will be full or part time for 20 to 40 hours per week, along with 1 in 3 Saturdays. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.

Benefits:

• Practice provides 15 minute consultations
• Dedicated surgery day
• Scheduled breaks
• Supports certificates and additional qualifications

Key details:

• Type: Small animal
• Hours: Full or part time, 20 to 40 hours per week
• Weekends: 1 in 3 Saturdays
• Sole charge: None
• OOH: None
• Branch work: None
• Computer system: RX Works
• Consultations: 15 minutes
• Team: 3 vets, 4 RVNs, 2 SVNs and a supportive non-clinical team

About them:

• Provides a positive, happy and supportive working environment
• Offers further progression with possible Lead Vet role
• Offers a good work life balance
• Offers a wide range of modern veterinary services
• Supportive and friendly team and practice
• Offers flexible working hours
• 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 comfortable with routine surgeries
• 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
• Operating theatre
• Separate cat and dog wards
• Isolation unit
• Echocardiology
• X-ray
• Blood pressure monitor
• Ultrasound
• Biochemistry
• Haematology
• Electrolyte
• In-house laboratory
• Soft tissue surgery
• Nurse clinic
• Hospital ward
• Home visits
• Chemotherapy
• Behaviourist
• Dentistry
• Microchipping

Package:

• Salary: £40,000 to £60,000 pro rata, commensurate to experience
• Holidays: 20 days annual leave, increasing with service after 2 years pro rata
• CPD: Generous allowance
• Memberships: RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
• Contributory pension and life assurance
• Certificates encouraged and supported
• Private medical insurance
• Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with high street retailers and restaurants
• Staff bonus scheme
• Staff discount
• Potential relocation package for the right candidate
• Childcare vouchers

Must Haves

• RCVS Registered (or soon to be)
• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What Happens Next?

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