Veterinary Surgeon

Job Description

Our client has an opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join their talented team at a 24-hour hospital in East Riding of Yorkshire. This role supports not only the main team but also additional clinics in the area. The position offers a chance to advance your career in a full-time capacity.

The successful candidate will be part of a dedicated team comprising a clinical director, head nurses, vets, RVNs, student nurses, patient care assistants, client care assistants, and administrative staff. They will work in a well-equipped facility featuring 24-hour hospitalisation, separate dog, cat, exotic, and isolation wards, three operating theatres with updated surgical facilities, an in-house lab, and excellent diagnostic imaging facilities, including ultrasound, Doppler, digital X-ray, a range of digital endoscopes, rhinoscopy, arthroscopy, and a CT suite. The role also involves contributing to the practice’s ongoing development and supporting a dedicated night team.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients during consultations and procedures.
• Provide clear updates to clients about their patients.
• Maintain high standards of regulatory, practice, and operational compliance.
• Prepare tailored, accurate treatment and care plans for each patient, including clear cost estimates.
• Engage, mentor, and develop the team, enhancing their skills and utilising them effectively.
• Complete clinical handovers and arrange patient transfers for out-of-hours or enhanced care.
• Proactively support and share clinical best practices within the practice and the wider community.

Requirements:

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.
• Experienced in delivering exceptional care to both patients and clients.
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership skills.
• Experience in fostering a progressive clinical culture.
• Skilled in supporting nurse consultations and Schedule 3 procedures, with an understanding of their impact on clinic performance and efficiency.
• Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to maximise team performance.

Benefits:

• Private medical insurance from day one.
• Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio, and optical services) with 24/7 private GP service.
• Life assurance at 3x salary.
• Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person for support.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
• An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for personal use.
• Clinical CPD: £1,500 per year plus 3 days’ paid leave.
• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities.
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• VDS, RCVS, and BVA fees paid.
• Sabbatical based on length of service.
• Interest-free season ticket loan.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounts on products and services.
• Support for Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa and relocation support.

Join the team and be part of a practice that values professional growth, high clinical standards, and a supportive work environment. Apply today!

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