Job Description

Permanent Veterinary Surgeon Shenley, Hertfordshire

• Are you a qualified or soon to be RCVS registered veterinary Surgeon?

Looking for a new opportunity in Hertfordshire

Would you like

• A salary between up to \xc2\xa365,000 pro per annum commensurate to experience?

We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal practice in Shenley, Hertfordshire for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join them on either a full or part time basis. This role offers a 40 hour working week over a 4 day period. There are a mixture of early and late shifts. There is a 1:4 weekend rota working in the morning with a day off in lieu after working a weekend. The practice would consider part time applications from a Vet willing to work one evening per week and the weekend.

Key details

• Type: Permanent Veterinary Surgeon
• Hours: Full time 4 Days per week
• Weekends: 1:4 weekends
• TOIL: An extra day off the following week after working a weekend
• OOH: None
• On call: None
• Computer System: Merlin
• Consultations: 20 Minutes
• Team: 4 Vets 4 RVNs 1 VCA
• Salary: Up to \xc2\xa365,000 per annum pro rata commensurate to experience

The role

• The role will be based across both of the practice sites. One being a consulting only branch and the second a hospital.
• The role offers a mixture of consultations and surgeries. The Vet will be working alongside a team who have a variety of special interests and this is encouraged and supported.
• Flexible working and rota patterns available to accommodate a good work / life balance. EG Rota to work around the school run / holidays /lifestyle.
• The Vet will be responsible for providing a high standard of veterinary care and customer service.
• The Vet will be responsible to ensuring that there is excellent communication between themselves and the team and with clients.

About them:

• 1st Opinion practice with two sites. A Hospital and branch surgery.
• The practice is fully equipped offering a wide range of diagnostics and veterinary services including equipment for dental suite, in house lab, ultrasound, dental and digital x-ray and endoscopy.
• They have a great local reputation and pride themselves on the communication in terms of client care that they provide.
• They provide a support work environment and encourage team members to pursue areas of special interest.
• They pride themselves in having a very low staff turnover.
• The practice provides a high standard of care and customer service to all its patients and clients.

Team culture:

• They prioritise the importance of mental health and wellbeing.
• The team work together to support one another and enable each other to achieve goals and continue to develop their clinical skills and knowledge.
• They understand the difficulties that the vet industry can face, and they ensure that each member of staff support each other and strive each day to provide a positive and encouraging work environment.

Who are they looking for

• A Vet with a special interest in heart scans / cardiology or ophthalmology would be an advantageous but not essential.
• The Vet will be a team player, with good interpersonal skills and be able to establish strong working relationships.
• The vet will have excellent communications skills and a compassionate attitude along with excellent client facing skills.
• The Vet will be able to organise their own time well and remain calm under pressure.

Package

• Salary: Up to \xc2\xa365,000 pro rata commensurate to experience
• Holidays: 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays increasing with service and birthday off
• CPD: \xc2\xa31,000 allowance with 40 paid hours
• Memberships: RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
• Medical insurance
• Certificates supported
• Workplace pension
• Family friendly policies
• Company sick pay
• Pay reviews
• Employee wellbeing programmes
• Ongoing learning and development platforms available
• Career progression opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme

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?

CLICK APPLY NOW or if you have any pre-application questions or if this role is not quite right for you, please contact the Vet Seekers team (details below) to discuss your veterinary career aspirations further.

Please quote job reference: 31792

T: 0333 014 7374

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