Job Description

Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Stockport, Cheshire

• Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon or soon to be?
• Are you looking to join an established small animal practice?

Are you looking for...

• A great work-life balance?
• No OOH work?

We are looking for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join a small animal practice in Stockport, Cheshire. This role is full or part time with 1 in 3 weekends.

The practice is expanding their team due to growth and now need additional vets to join their existing team comprising of 12 vets, 10 RVNs and a supportive non-clinical team.

The practice pride themselves on providing a supportive, friendly, and professional environment which in turn has ensured a low staff turnover.

This is an established practice which is continuing to grow, and they have an excellent local reputation for providing a high-class level of veterinary care. It is a modern and spacious practice which is fully equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. They see a varied case load and also have visiting specialist in soft tissue, cardiology and imaging so rarely are cases referred so this offers the Vets opportunities for clinical development.

All members of the team are encouraged and supported to work up all cases to a high level and there is always plenty of support available as there is always a minimum of 6 Vets working at any one time to ensure no sole charge work. During the weekend there are always 4 vets on site and after working a weekend there are shorter working days the following week.

They are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Vets who enjoy a large busy supportive environment with a varying case load each day. It is important that they work well as part of a team and ensure that they work up cases to a high level. They must be confident in routine surgeries and consultations. Ares of special intertester is supported and encouraged.

Key details

• Type: Small animal
• Hours: Full or part time
• Weekends: 1 in 3 weekends
• Sole charge: Some
• OOH: None
• Branch work: None
• Computer system: RX Works
• Consultations: 15 minutes
• Team: 12 vets, 10 RVNs and a supportive non-clinical team

About them:

• State of the art equipment with all the latest technology
• Offers the opportunity to play an integral part in the future development of the practice
• Bright spacious air-conditioned practice with modern facilities
• Large team of highly experienced Surgeons
• Nurse training practice
• Modern facilities with plan to extend practice further
• Fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment
• Offers opportunity to expand clinical skill set and knowledge with complex cases
• Practice provides clinical freedom for personal growth and development
• They offer care for physical and mental health wellbeing

About you:

• You will be competent in medical and surgical cases
• You will be ambitious and motivated and excited to develop and expand a practice
• You will be looking to move into a leadership role and potentially a partnership role
• You will have an approachable, empathetic, and caring attitude
• You will be passionate about all aspects of your Veterinary Work
• You will enjoy building up your own client base
• You will be driven and ambitious
• Ambition to study towards areas of special interest are welcome but not essential for the role
• You will be able to establish good working relationships with clients and be confident in all consultations
• You will contribute to the practice with ideas enabling them to stay at the forefront of clinical thinking whilst also maintaining the ethos of providing a high standard of clinical care to all pets
• You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop a great rapport with both clients and staff
• You will be a strong team player

Facilities:

The practice offers a wide range of modern veterinary services and facilities, including:

• Emergency cover
• Operating theatres
• Digital X-ray
• Nurse clinics
• Isolation unit
• Ultrasound
• In-house laboratory
• Dentistry
• Separate cat and dog wards

Package:

• Salary: \xc2\xa335,000 to \xc2\xa355,000 pro rata, commensurate to experience
• Holidays: 6.6 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays and birthday off
• CPD: Generous allowance
• Memberships: RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
• Workplace pension scheme
• Certificates encouraged and supported
• Healthcare scheme
• Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with high street retailers and restaurants
• Staff bonus scheme
• Staff discount

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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