Veterinary Surgeon

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Veterinary Surgeon to join a long-standing hospital team. This role offers a fast-paced environment with a varied caseload.

The successful candidate will join a dedicated team keen to enhance their careers. They will particularly welcome someone who shares a passion for medicine and ultrasonography. As a 24-hour hospital, the team encounters a diverse range of cases, from routine consultations, surgeries, and dental treatments to complex medical and surgical workups. With in-house capabilities including a full lab, X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, and CT, they handle diagnostics efficiently using modern equipment. Additionally, they perform advanced procedures, including laparoscopic surgeries, soft tissue surgeries, and orthopaedic surgeries, allowing for comprehensive in-house case management. The hospital is RCVS practice standards accredited, with emergency and critical care accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients during consultations and procedures.
• Provide excellent care to clients, giving clear updates on their pets.
• Maintain professional excellence, observing the highest standards of regulatory, practice, and operational compliance.
• Prepare tailored, accurate treatment and care plans for each patient with clear cost estimates.
• Engage, mentor, and develop the team, enhancing their skills and utilising these effectively.
• Complete clinical handover and arrange the transfer of any patient needing out-of-hours or enhanced care.
• Proactively support and share clinical best practices within and across practices and the wider veterinary 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 implementing a progressive clinical culture.
• Experience supporting nurse consultations and Schedule 3 procedures, with an understanding of how this contributes to clinic performance and efficiency.
• Skilled in using coaching and influencing techniques to optimise 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 three times the salary.
• Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person.
• Five weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing to six 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 three 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.

About Us

Our client is a leading veterinary care provider with practices across the UK, including several 24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. They are expanding their presence overseas with practices in France, Germany, and Spain. They are proud to support a large, connected, and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care. Being part of this practice means being part of a forward-thinking and caring environment, offering the best equipment and treatment options, and providing excellent support for team members.

Join them and be part of their exciting plans for the future.

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