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Senior Clinical Vet Surgeon - Solihull

Employer
608 Vet Practice
Location
Solihull, West Midlands
Salary
Competitive salary
Closing date
16 Sep 2019

Job Details

608 Vet Practice is a progressive small animal practice based in Solihull, West Midlands, and have long respected the value and contribution of our experienced part-time colleagues. We have an excellent case load and encourage clinical freedom, but with mutual support from colleagues when needed. We’re looking for a confident Senior Clinical Vet Surgeon with a passion for clinical excellence and developing others. Reporting to the Clinical Directors, you will provide ongoing support in the running of the practice, ensuring clinical protocols are delivered and maintained. 

A full time role can also be considered.

The Practice
Clinical development is important here, so we offer 5 days paid CPD (pro rata), plus additional allocation for managerial progression - including the opportunity to enter a dedicated Clinical Director development scheme.

Our excellent, friendly support team includes multiple RVNs, in-house laboratory with qualified technician, and an on-site, dedicated out of hours emergency night time team. The new position of Senior Clinical Surgeon will play a key role in the further development and clinical management of the practice and our staff.

The Role
Reporting to the Clinical Directors, our Senior Clinical Vet would provide ongoing support in the provision of excellent patient services. They would assist in the efficient running of the practice and ensure all communication and clinical protocols are delivered and maintained. Leading by example and practising high standards of service for 608 Vet Practice clients and care through examination, medical and surgical treatment of their animals. Supporting and maintaining a good working atmosphere, showing respect for all staff and leading the professional team for all animals under our care.

Successful Candidate
A successful candidate would be progressive and enthusiastic; keen to uphold the reputation, care and standards of the Practice as we progress.  They should have a positive and supportive approach to all other colleagues. Clinical, organisation and communication skills should be of a high standard, and continue to develop.

The Package

  • A proposed 3 or 4 day working week
  • 1.5 weekends in 7 with time off beforehand
  • No night work
  • Additional income for recognised certificate qualification
  • Practice bonus scheme
  • Funded RCVS membership
  • 5.2 working weeks holiday equivalent, plus a day off for your birthday
  • Day off in lieu of worked bank holidays (covered on a shared rota basis)
  • 5 days paid CPD annually
  • Eye care scheme

Solihull is a pleasant affluent town on the edge of Warwickshire countryside with the nightlife of the city on our doorstep and excellent transport links.

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Company

About 608

608 Vet Practice was founded in 1932 in Knowle. In 1951, services transferred to our current main surgery at 608 Warwick Road, Solihull.

Our two branch surgeries in Acocks Green and Bentley Heath have been established for over forty years.

All surgeries offer a full range of routine veterinary care:

  • Consultations
  • Vaccinations
  • Flea and worm treatments
  • Microchipping
  • Neutering
  • Nutritional advice
  • Advice on taking pets abroad
  • Repeat Prescriptions

Patients requiring hospitalisation are cared for 24 hours a day at the Solihull surgery, where our dedicated emergency team is based.

Our hospitalisation facilities include walk-in kennels for bigger dogs, an isolation area for infectious cases, separate cat ward, incubators for extra warmth and oxygen and vivaria for our more exotic patients.

Our operating facilities allow us to perform a range of surgery from routine neutering procedures to complex repairs of broken bones.

We are proud to have one of the most advanced in-house laboratories in the country run by our experienced lab technician with vet nurse support.

Company info
Website
Telephone
0121 703 2506
Location
608 Warwick Road
Solihull
B91 1AA
United Kingdom

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