Veterinary Surgeon - Southport, Merseyside

The Role
 
An exciting opportunity has become available for a full or part time Veterinary Surgeon at Rufford Veterinary Group. We are a busy small animal practice, set across three branches, based in Merseyside. Due to us having a large team and excellent support network we can accommodate full or part time applicants and can offer various flexible shift patterns. Our current full-time vets tend to work four 9-hour days, or three 9-hour days and one 6-hour day. We also have part time vets working one or two days a week. The rota involves 1:4 weekends on duty, with time off in lieu.
 
The practice balances providing our own OOH cover with outsourcing to a neighbouring practice to improve our OOH rota. We provide OOH cover to our own clients until 10pm. Typically, you will be required to do one weekday OOH shift every other week. Weekends alternate between Friday/Sunday cover and just Saturday cover. OOH is incentivised with bonus paid for cases seen.
 
Holiday allowance is 33 days per year including Bank Holidays, a day annual leave for birthday and length of service days (pro rata for part time).
 
Your role would involve working in our small animal team performing routine consultations, diagnostics, and surgical procedures. A busy surgical caseload gives the opportunity to gain experience in more complex surgical procedures if desired.
 
Salary £40,000 - £55,000 DOE.

About Us
 
This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to join our friendly 12 Small Animal Vet team which is well supported by brilliant RVNs and excellent lay staff.
 
The location is semi-rural at the gateway to North Wales and the Lake District with easy access to rail and motorway links and striking distance to Liverpool and Manchester. The practice is well equipped with the usual tools (digital x-ray, in house laboratory, blood machines, ECG, ultrasound scanner, endoscope etc) which allows the opportunity to work up cases.
 
Advanced soft tissue, ophthalmic and orthopaedic procedures are performed in house. Advanced ultrasonography is provided by visiting specialists. A generous benefits package includes CPD allowance, RCVS fees, VDS membership, BVA membership and Private Health care. Competitive salary dependant on experience.
 
Applicant Requirements
 
Applicant should be a Veterinary Surgeon and possess a relevant academic qualification (MRCVS). Experience is preferable, but not essential. You should have a professional approach to providing an excellent clinical service to our clients, possess good communication and interpersonal skills and be self-motivated to work independently or as part of a team.
 
You will have the support of your colleagues, but also the clinical freedom to work up your own cases. Developing areas of special interest is encouraged with a generous CPD allowance.
 
Benefits (subject to pro rata)
 
Enhanced holiday entitlement and increasing holiday based on length of service
CPD paid days and allowance
L&D opportunities through the IVC Evidensia Academy
Enhanced family friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Private Medical Insurance
BVA Membership paid
VDS cover
Birthday leave
Discounted veterinary fees
Various discounts including retail & gym memberships
Cycle to Work scheme
Service related company sick pay
Sponsorship for overseas employees
Initiatives focussed on employee wellbeing
Relocation packages
Career progression opportunities
Free flu jabs
 
As a BAME and LGBT+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long term health conditions, and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
 
If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch.

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