Veterinary Surgeon

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join an established practice comprising five vets, supported by a large nursing team. The role offers a wide variety of medical and surgical cases, backed by a highly experienced team.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a well-established small veterinary practice. They will join a well-equipped practice with diagnostic surgical equipment, an ultrasound scanner, a digital X-ray, and a dedicated dental machine. Additionally, the practice has an experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon providing complex orthopaedic and fracture repairs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients during consultations and procedures.
• Provide exceptional care to clients, giving clear updates on patients.
• 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 your team, enhancing their skills and utilising these in the most effective way.
• 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.
• Experience 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 in supporting nurse consults and Schedule 3 procedures, with an understanding of how this contributes to clinic performance and efficiency.
• Skilled in using coaching and influencing techniques to get the best out of every colleague.

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 3 x salary.
• Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person if needed.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising 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.

About Them

Our client is a leading veterinary care provider with practices across the UK, including a number of 24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. They also have a growing 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 that’s always there. This belief extends to their colleagues as well as their patients and clients. Being part of this practice means joining a forward-thinking and caring environment with the best equipment and treatment options available, along with the best support for you as a valued member of the team.

Join them and be part of their exciting plans for the future, where talented people like you who want to stand out in their field and whose compassion for animals goes beyond their job can thrive.

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