Job description
We are recruiting for a permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join an Animal Hospital in Kirkdale.
This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week with a 1 : 10 weekend Saturday 9am - 6.30pm and Sunday 8.30am - 6pm. There is no ooh.
The role will involve delivering excellent veterinary care and customer service to both patients and clients. there is a strong ethos on promoting preventative healthcare so the Vet will be involved with education the public on how to care for their pets.
The role offers an excellent opportunity for career development with exposure to more complex cases and working alongside a highly experienced and supportive team.
Key Details :
37.5 Hrs working week Full-time hours
Veterinary Surgeon's typically work incremental shifts from 8am-4.30pm to 10am-6.30pm and vet nurses from 8am-4.30pm to 9.30am to 6pm.
No OOH, as this is fully outsourced - Vets Now do night cover on site.
The caseload is varied and would make a great opportunity for someone completing a certificate or looking to further develop their skills.
They have the work / life balance sorted
Clinical staff typically work 1 in 10 weekends and receive time off in lieu the following week
Pets and people at the heart of what they do UK wide
About the Role :
They are seeking a Veterinary Surgeon (VS) for the delivery of an efficient, professional and caring service to all the hospitals clients and to provide a high standard of customer service and clinical care whilst also promoting pet wellbeing and delivering preventive services.
The hospital building is well equipped with plenty of consulting space allowing them to meet the demands of this busy small practice.
The caseload is very varied on a day to day basis
They are a friendly welcoming team that are very supportive.
They aim to promote a healthy life for all their pets by preventing, educating and treating sick and injured animals with passion and compassion.
Responsible for managing cases cost-effectively, encouraging financial contributions from clients
About Them :
As the UK's leading veterinary charity, with 48 Pet Hospitals, they strive to improve pets' lives - through prevention, education and treatment.
Every year their dedicated vet teams carry out 2.7 million treatments on 470,000 pets.
Their national network of around 120 high street shops help us to provide these treatments through selling both donated and new goods.
They believe that they work better together, so everyone from their vets, volunteers, shop
Package :
Salary rata per annum 33,281 - 43,421 pro rata
Hours 37.5 Hours per week full time permanent
CPD is encouraged and self-development is actively encouraged
Allocated CPD funding of 37.5 hours
Excellent career opportunities / development
25 Days holiday per year
Paid statutory holidays
Travel allowance
Life assurance 4 x annual salary
Contributory pension scheme
Private medical insurance (after 12 months service)
Must haves :
RCVS registered and qualified
Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom.
Excellent communication skills
1 years' post-grad UK experience