Permanent Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Birkenhead, Merseyside
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Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon?
Are you looking for the opportunity to become a branch partner?
Do you want a role with complete clinical freedom?
Are you looking for...
A 4-day working week?
No OOH?
The opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge?
Support to study towards post graduate qualifications?
We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal practice in Birkenhead for a Permanent Lead Veterinary Surgeon who is looking to become a branch partner.
The practice is looking for a veterinary surgeon who has good experience gained in a small animal practice, excellent communication skills and the ability to create trusting and dependable relationships with your clients. You will be competent in all routine medical and surgical procedures and consultations in order to provide the gold standard of care to the practice's patients and clients. As an experienced veterinary surgeon, you will have the confidence to work sole charge.
This role is full time for 40 hours per week over 4 days, along with 1 in 3 Saturdays or 1 in 6 full weekends. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.
Benefits of the role
The practices provide a high standard of clinical care and prides themselves on having staff members who stand apart from the rest and have a real passion and vision for how they work. They provide ongoing training and support to all team members through dedicated training centres.
All staff and patients benefit from the access to the best diagnostic equipment such as MRI machines and CT scanners and state of the art operating theatres in their nearest 24hr animal hospital.
Key details
Type: Small animal
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week over 4 days
Weekends: 1 in 3 Saturdays or 1 in 6 full weekends
Sole charge: Yes
OOH: None
Branch work: Weekends at branches
On-call: None
Computer system: Freedom
Consultations: 15 minutes
About them
Large nationwide group of practices and small animal hospital
Large community of highly skilled veterinary professionals
Committed, forward thinking and deliver clinical excellence
Offers continual training with professional development along with a dedicated training centre
Provides advanced veterinary diagnostic equipment including MRI machines and state of the art operating theatres
Career progression opportunities available
Provides continual ongoing training to ensure personal growth and development
Provides state of the art diagnostic equipment
Access to a wide variety of cases including more complex cases to ensure continual learning and development
About you
You will have practical experience gained in a small animal practice
You will be comfortable working sole charge
You will ideally have a bias or area of specialism that you would like to pursue
You will be comfortable with routine surgeries and consultations
You will be self-motivated and enthusiastic surgeon
An interest in pursuing a certificate would be supported and encouraged
You will be ambitious, driven, and forward-thinking veterinary surgeon
You will set a positive working environment and lead by example
You will enjoy mentoring and coaching others and sharing knowledge and experience
You will have a calming approach when dealing with a busy practice environment
You will be passionate and dedicated to providing excellent clinical care
You will have excellent customer service and communication skills
You will have career aspirations to continually develop your clinical skill set and knowledge
You will have areas of special interest that you would like to pursue
Facilities
The practices are fully equipped with all the latest diagnostic equipment and there is a wide range of state-of-the-art services available, including:
CT imaging
Dentistry
ECG
Endoscopy
Fleas, ticks and worming
Home visits
In-house laboratory
Keyhole surgery
Laser treatments
Microchipping
MRI scanner
Neutering
Orthopaedics
Ultrasound
Vaccinations
X-ray
Package:
Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum, commensurate to experience
Holidays: 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
CPD: Generous allowance of £1,500 with 3 days to attend
Memberships: RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
Workplace pension scheme
Paid 4-week sabbatical after every five years of service
Access to a learning and development platform
Vehicle or vehicle allowance
Accommodation allowance
Access to employee assist programme
Internal courses available ongoing
Attendance bonus schemes
Exclusive company discounts and rewards scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Must haves:
RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
What happens next?
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