Veterinary Surgeon

The Role

We are looking for a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly team here at Leonard Brothers Veterinary centre based in our Whitchurch Branch, The position is part time and the role is 2 days per week working between the hours of 8:30am & 6:30pm and 9 + Saturday morning 8am-12:30pm per year, 1 in 15 weekends on call from Saturday 8:30am - 17:30pm Vets now cover over nights.  1 weeknight every 3 weeks approx from 6:30pm - 9:00pm.

Salary will reflect on experience and qualifications. Duties will include but are not limited to:

·         Provide clients with a high standard of customer care and service

·         Write up all cases in full, monitor hospitalised patients and communicate information to the nursing staff, check all pricing communicated back to the client

·         Inform clients of test results and update on progress after treatment

·         Positively communicate to all clients on progress, results, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options and costs involved at all times

·         Maintain membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

·         Present a professional approach and smart appearance at all times, ensure an effective consultation process for all patients

·         Record all patient information, treatment, diagnostic reports and charges into the PMS

·         Understand and comply with your legal obligations in relation to prescription safe keeping and supply of Veterinary medicinal products

·         Maintain personal CPD as per RCVS guidelines

About Us

New large building with friendly atmosphere, just on the side of the town of Whitchurch, ample parking with a short walk to the train station, a large group of vets who all have varied skill sets, as well as a large friendly team of nurses.

Our team pride themselves on offering an exceptional level of care and we have an amazing team of extremely experienced Veterinary Nurses who are there to assist and help whenever needed. We have a client base that come to us for our personal approach and our ethos of 'we treat every pet as though it's our own'.

Our supportive team is made up of 7 Veterinary Surgeons, We also have 8 Registered Veterinary Nurses and 6 experienced Receptionists ad administrators. We are a very friendly team full of fun and personality.

Applicant Requirements

The ideal candidate will be RCVS registered, be competent in all routine surgeries.  You will be an enthusiastic, passionate, patient and caring individual who is interested and willing to promote and build the practice.

Benefits (subject to pro rata)

·       Up to £5000 relocation allowance and up to £1500 welcome bonus​​​​​​​

·        5 weeks paid holiday not including bank holidays

·         5 days paid CPD leave

·         £1250 CPD Allowance per annum

·         Private Medical Insurance

·         VDS Membership paid

·         BVA Membership paid

·         Service based holiday entitlement increases

·         VDS cover

·         Enhanced maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay

·         Enhanced paternity pay

·         Birthday leave

·         Discounted veterinary fees

·         Pawsome - various discounts including retail & gym memberships

·         Cycle to Work scheme

·         Pension

·         CPD/training support

·         Paid bereavement leave

·         Company sick pay

·         Employee opinion survey

·         Annual pay reviews

·         Social events

·         Sponsorship for overseas employees

·         Academy & Leadership courses

·         Focus on employee wellbeing

·         Relocation packages

·         Career progression opportunities

·         Free flu jabs

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ 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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