Veterinary Surgeon - Chester-Le-Street, County Durham

RemunerationSalary package up to £50,000 per year FTEThe opportunity

Medivet Chester-le-Street, County Durham has an opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join this talented team.  

It is a close-knit practice made up of a dedicated Branch Parter, Lead Veterinary Surgeon and a full passionate Nursing and Reception team who are keen to support and mentor a new Veterinary Surgeon to their community.

The practice is a well-equipped and situated close to the town centre. It boasts dedicated wards, a large waiting room and spacious preparation area with a separate imaging suite.  For our feline patients we have a dedicated cat entrance, waiting room and hospital ward. We who are working towards becoming an ISFM accredited Cat Friendly Clinic. Our modern equipment includes digital x-ray, dental x-ray, endoscopy, ultrasound, physiotherapy laser, and in house haematology and biochemistry machines.

Full time working pattern is 4 days per week and 1 in 3 Saturdays or we can discuss part time hours that suit you.Benefits include;

Tier 2 visa sponsorship for candidates outside of the UKRelocation package if relocating from outside the UK or more than 50 miles from your current UK address.CPD allowance £1500 & 3 days paid CPD leave per year (FTE)RCVS, VDS & BVA fees paid.Funded certificate opportunities24-hour access to wellbeing and employee assistance programLeadership trainingPaid sabbatical after five years’ service

Role accountabilities

• Perform a wide range of consults, surgical procedures, dental and x-rays.
• Conduct thorough pre-operative assessments and post-operative care
• Collaborate with the team to develop treatment plans
• Utilise diagnostic laboratory, imaging and ultrasound testing where required.
• Prescribe medication.
• Promote preventative care by advocating and administering routine vaccinations and immunisations.
• Educate clients on positive lifestyle choices and preventative car
• Provide guidance and mentorship to members of the support team.
• Ensure compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statutes, policies & procedures.
• Maintain patients’ medical records.

Skills and experience

Qualified MRCVS2 years’ experience in a small animal practiceCompetent in clinical examination and surgeryCompetent in working sole charge or as part of the wider team

About us Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider, operating in the UK, Germany, Spain and France with more than 500 branches and 27 24-hour veterinary centres.We’re proud to support a large, connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care, always there. That’s more than a strapline for us, we truly believe every interaction we have matters and that we can make a real difference.We’re continuing our mission to deliver exceptional care, always there by creating great experiences for our patients, clients, and colleagues through a forward-thinking and caring environment where we make every experience better by using the very best equipment and treatment options available, including in-house MRI machines and state-of-the-art operating theatres.We love working with talented, like-minded people who want to stand out in their field and whose compassion for animals always goes way beyond their job. We have exciting plans for the future so come and join us on our journey.