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Senior Veterinary Surgeon - NW London

Employer
Mayhew
Location
London (Greater)
Salary
Salary dependent on experience
Closing date
2 Apr 2019

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Senior Veterinary Surgeon

We are looking for someone to join our Community Clinic team in a new role of Senior Veterinary Surgeon. If you have a passion for animal welfare and would like to work for a charity that takes a proactive approach, please apply below. 

Annual Leave: 25 days per year, plus 8 public holidays.
Salary: Depending on experience
Working Hours: Normal working week is 35 hours, Monday-Friday. Participation in an out-of-hours rota usually one night per week and one weekend in six, coming in when necessary or referring to our out of hours provider.
Benefits: Buying/selling holiday scheme, Health Scheme, free uniform, stakeholder pension, Generous CPD allowance, MRCVS license fee, BVA Membership and VDS membership paid Location: NW London. We are surrounded by excellent public transport and are a short ride away from Central London.

Principal Responsibilities:

  • To carry out small animal veterinary care at Mayhew’s Community Veterinary Clinic in line with the organisation’s policies and procedures
  • To provide guidance and ensure adequate training for EMS placement students and participants on the International Vet Training programme, in addition to other visiting vets
  • To line manage and provide guidance to our veterinary surgeons
  • To ensure all clinical records of animals in our care are maintained correctly, with a clear treatment plan and differential diagnoses, where applicable

Duties:

  • To promote a good image of Mayhew at all times, both by the maintenance of good clinical and personal standards and in any communication with colleagues and the general public
  • To comply with the RCVS Code of Professional Conduct
  • Be a point of contact with members of the public and staff regarding the medical treatment of the animals in our care
  • To diagnose and treat sick and injured animals either resident in Mayhew or eligible for treatment at Mayhew and when necessary provide emergency care to animals in need
  • To promote responsible pet ownership in the wider community, advocating Mayhew’s preventative care initiatives and other free and low-cost veterinary procedures
  • To participate in Mayhew clinics/events on and offsite
  • Ensure that all members of the veterinary teamwork in accordance with Mayhew’s policies and procedures and that the team is fully cognizant with the strategic aims of the organisation and the department
  • Proactively ensure that all members of the veterinary team are kept fully briefed on key clinical care issues
  • Support the Practice Manager in promoting the strategic plan of Mayhew
  • Develop, with the Practice Manager, in-house veterinary protocols in accordance with best  practice and international guidelines, sharing them with Mayhew projects overseas where appropriate
  • Line manage the team of veterinary surgeons at Mayhew, providing clinical support, regularly reviewing performance and development, with relevant CPD and training opportunities
  • Oversee the training of EMS students/clinic work placements at the CVC
  • Oversee the training of vets from overseas participating in the International Vet Training programmes onsite at Mayhew
  • In the countries where Mayhew works abroad, participate and assist in the development of veterinary training programmes, teaching and monitoring impact and progress

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Company

Mayhew is one of the most effective animal welfare organisations in London, reaching thousands of dogs and cats to escape a life of abandonment, neglect and cruelty each year.

More than just a rescue and rehoming centre, Mayhew strives to tackle the companion animal welfare crisis through the delivery of a number of community-based outreach programmes.

We recognise that education is key, not only to achieve a reduction in the number of unwanted dogs and cats, but also to ensure that all animals receive appropriate care.

Mayhew has a team of Animal Welfare Officers that respond to animal welfare issues out in the wider community and deliver a range of community initiatives, including a Trap, Neuter, Release programme for London’s feral cats, cross collaboration with government and non-government agencies working to address the challenges of irresponsible ownership, and provide ongoing support to carers and pet owners in difficulty.

Mayhew has a growing International presence to further promote Mayhew’s message of empathetic companion animal welfare through a network of community based animal care initiatives.

Company info
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Telephone
020 8962 8002
Location
Trenmar Gardens
Kensal Green
London
NW10 6BJ
GB

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