Permanent Veterinary Surgeon

Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Southampton, Hampshire
Are you a qualified and RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon or soon to be?
Are you looking to join an established small animal practice?
Do you want to be part of a large and supportive team?
Are you looking for
A great salary starting at GBP43,000?
A 4-day working week?
No OOH work?
A generous CPD allowance?
We are recruiting for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join an independent small animal practice in Southampton. This role is full time for 37.5 hours per week over 4 days, along with 1 in 4 weekends. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.
You will be a key member of the management team and therefore will drive the specialised surgical agenda within the practice whilst also being responsible for driving forward the patient experience and the clinical care and pet wellbeing and preventative services for pets as well as treating sick and injured animals.
The practice is proudly independent and continue to grow by investing in state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment within their practices to expand their orthopaedic and soft tissue cases.
The role involves a mixture of both consulting and operating each day and the practice ensure that they Vets also have time built into their day in order to do call backs, medications and lab analysis.
Responsibilities:
Assisting in the day to day running of the practice - such as managing the diary and monitoring daily takings
Working closely with the lead vet
Adhering to practice procedures and protocols
Management and non-clinical work including internal audits
Maintaining clinical notes
Lead by example
Communicate effectively with all staff members ensuring investigations and follow up care and treatments are completed
Provide excellent in-patient care
Provide full in-depth handovers of patients to other team members
Investigate and resolve any complaints
Support the management team in strategic management
Agree all CPD requirements for the vets
Rota management and working with the administration team on providing holiday cover
Key details:
Type: Small animal
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week over 4 days on average, shifts between 8am and 7pm
Weekends: 1 in 4 weekends, 9am to 4pm
OOH: None
Team: 8 vets, 13 nurses and a supportive non-clinical team
Consultations: 15 minutes
About them:
Progressive independent practices
First opinion and referral practice
Investing in equipment to continue to expand their orthopaedic and soft tissue case load
Offers a fantastic work-life balance
Growing practice
Offers clinical freedom to a vet
Offers accommodation on site for a relocation
Provides training agreement package with funding for a certificate
Operating theatres fully equipped
Large loyal client base
Offers a competitive salary package!
Comprises of a highly skilled veterinary team with various expertise and areas of special interest
Certificate holding Veterinary Surgeons medicine and surgery
Offers career progression with support
Provides a vast range of modern veterinary services and facilities
Fully equipped with the latest diagnostic and surgical technology
Excellent reputation within the community
About you:
You will be an experienced Veterinary Surgeon
You will be confident in all routine surgeries and consultations
You will always deliver and be committed to providing a high standard of clinical care
You will have an enthusiastic and caring attitude
Youi will have strong communication skills and organisational skills
You will work well under pressure with a calm and confident manner
You will have excellent people management skills
A kind and empathetic attitude is essential
You will be ambitious looking to study towards a certificate or be a certificate holding surgeon looking to progress further
You will be a team player
The role is determined on years of experience and be catered to suit but ultimately the Vet needs to be ambitious looking to develop your clinical skills and knowledge further
You will enjoy working in a busy environment
Areas of special interest would be an advantage
You will want to be at the forefront of the practice help growing and developing the services and facilities provided
You will have excellent customer facing skills
You will work well within the team alongside other veterinary specialists and clinicians
You will be a passionate and motivated Veterinary Surgeon with a genuine interest for animal welfare
Facilities:
The practice offers a wide range of modern veterinary services along with state-of-the-art technology and diagnostic equipment, including:
2 operating theatres
Dentistry
X-ray
Ultrasound
Separate cat and dog wards and waiting areas
In-house laboratory
Isolation unit
Multiparameter monitors
Orthopaedics
Package:
Salary: GBP43,000 to GBP60,000 per annum, commensurate to experience
Holidays: 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays
CPD: Generous allowance
Memberships: Professional fees paid
Accommodation provided for relocation
Certificates supported and funded
Training package
Exclusive company discounts and rewards
Workplace pension scheme
Health Insurance scheme
Health plan and mental health support available
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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Hours of employment
37.5 hours per week
Job benefits
Salary: GBP43,000 to GBP60,000 per annum, commensurate to experience
Holidays: 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays
CPD: Generous allowance
Memberships: Professional fees paid
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