Clinical Veterinary Surgeon

Are you a locum vet surgeon who is passionate about canine welfare?

We’re looking for a clinical vet surgeon to join the team at our rehoming centre in Harefield, West London this summer.

About this role:

As Clinical Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll:

• provides Clinical Veterinary work in a busy shelter environment under the direction of a senior Veterinary Surgeon from our head office veterinary team,
• provide clinical care to maintain and improve the welfare of dogs housed in the centre, helping coordinate the running of the vet suite alongside the registered veterinary nurse and vet nurse assistant,
• be clinically responsible for the veterinary services on site including consultations, surgical procedures, maintaining clinical records and overseeing cases,
• provide advice to colleagues and members of the public and prescribe medications.

 About you:

To be successful in this role, you will need excellent interpersonal skills to interact with the public and colleagues. As this is a sole charge role, you will need to be confident in consultations and routine surgery, although you will have support from a central veterinary team, who are available to discuss difficult cases and referrals if necessary. You should be able to show empathy and understanding towards both dogs and people and be committed to delivering the highest standards of patient care and customer service. A commitment to the aims of Dogs Trust is essential.

 About Dogs Trust:

We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

What you need to know:

We are looking for a vet to work at our Harefield RC for three days per week, starting from mid-July 2024 for at least three months. We would also consider applications from candidates who are interested in working two days per week. As this is a locum position, candidates should be registered self-employed or as a Limited company with HMRC (or prepared to register before they start work for us), as they will need to invoice Dogs Trust for any work they complete.

 Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust.  We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.

To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and CV to jobs@dogstrust.org.uk, explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive enough suitable interest, so to avoid disappointment early application is encouraged.

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