Find the next step in your career
Ambitious Veterinary Surgeon is required to join our supportive and friendly team. This is a great opportunity to gain further experience and qualifications with a varied and challenging case load. Working alongside our dedicated night nurses in our emerging night service, we aim to provide the surrounding practices and clients with a convenient, high quality night service.
The position will be based at the purpose-built, longstanding SA hospital, where the shift starts and ends with a hand over from the day team, enabling continuity of care. There are full diagnostic facilities on site to assist with clinical cases as well as external lab back up provision.
Night working gives the opportunity to work up ECC patients without the pressure of a full day list, providing a real sense of job satisfaction, whilst working in a close-knit team. Further qualifications are encouraged and supported.
Salary will be pro rata - up to £68,000 FTE DOE
About the Practice
Coombefield is a RCVS accredited purpose-built SA veterinary hospital with a single branch surgery. We are in an area of outstanding natural beauty, close to the world-famous Jurassic coast, and situated in a perfect position for exploring and adventures on down-time. There are good transport links by road (M5, A303) and rail (on a direct line between London and Exeter), with the potential of accommodation at the practice for use between shifts.
There are excellent facilities: 2 operating theatres, dental room, imaging suite, in-house lab with EPOC machine, cattery, kennels, isolation unit and pharmacy. The building provides a pleasant working environment with space to relax including a garden and is within walking distance of a gym and swimming pool.
About the Team and Culture: We have a team of 16 Veterinary Surgeons (full and part time) supported by a large nursing, reception and admin teams. Our staff are great to work with, many have been with us for years. Several vets have, or are studying for, certificates or higher qualifications. We are committed to providing excellent veterinary and customer care, always seeking to improve our standards.
Coombefield is a friendly and supportive place to work - more like a family. We are part of the community helping local charities and an animal sanctuary. We support each other and staff wellbeing is a priority. We encourage sporting events, sponsor fundraising and arrange practice walks and social events.
Coombefield family values are at the heart of how we build our culture and how we treat each other. By acting and behaving in accordance with sound values, we achieve better cooperation, communication and create a positive working environment.
Applicant requirements:
1. Maintain membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and be familiar with the ethics of the practice outlined in the RCVS Guide to professional conduct (Part 1 Section B).
2. Work in accordance with the IVC Vet Charter.
3. Present a professional approach and smart appearance at all times.
4. Assume responsibility for surgical and medical cases at all times.
5. Ensure an effective consultation process for all patients by following the recognised basic stages.
6. Ensure that all treatment given is in line with informed consent and in accordance with UK legislation and RCVS guide to professional conduct.
7. Price appropriately all clinical cases and inform the client of potential cost prior to treatment commencing.
8. Record all patient information, treatment, diagnostic reports and charges into the Practice Management system.
9. Be fully responsible for the safety of the clients and staff within the practice when animals are being treated or handled.
10. Understand and comply with your legal obligations in relation to prescription, safe keeping and supply of Veterinary medicinal products.
11. Continually supervise, train and educate the Veterinary Nurses.
12. Treat all colleagues and clients with courtesy and respect.
13. Ensure the security of the premises when leaving.
14. Maintain personal CPD as per RCVS guidelines.
15. When passing the care of patients under your care to another vet, ensure a full and thorough handover is given, including discussion of medical notes and treatment plan.
Because our people matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:
Wellbeing
* Private Medical Insurance
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
Development
* £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
* Certificate support
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
* All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
* All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
* BVA membership
* VDS cover
Colleague Benefits
* Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
* Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
* Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
* Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
* Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Salary up to £68,000 FTE DOE
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