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Veterinary Surgeon

Employer
RSPCA Merthyr Tydfil
Location
Merthyr Tydfil (Merthyr Tudful)
Salary
Salary: circa £39,000 (full time equivalent) per annum
Closing date
14 Jul 2022

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Job Details

We have an exciting opportunity for a part time Veterinary Surgeon to join the Clinic in Merthyr Tydfil on a fixed term contract for 12 months to share responsibility with our existing in-house Veterinary Surgeon.

About Us

The Merthyr Tydfil Animal Clinic at The Willows in Abercanaid, Merthyr Tydfil, was opened in October 2005. We provide an extensive range of veterinary services, including consultations, operations, dentistry, neutering, and microchipping. Our team of staff provide expert nursing and veterinary care.

We provide a veterinary service for sick and injured animals that have been rescued by RSPCA inspectors, and at a low cost for pets belonging to people on low incomes or certain benefits who live in the surrounding community.

The Role

As a Veterinary Surgeon you’ll be assessing and treating animals brought into the Clinic and performing consultations and administering medical treatments according to RCVS standards.

You’ll be working shifts between 08:30 - 16:30 with no out of hours or weekend work. We can be flexible with the working hours and can offer between 7 to 17:5 hours per week, please contact us if you would like to discuss further. There is also the possibility of working occasionally at our Newport Animal Centre.

What you’ll be doing as an RSPCA Veterinary Surgeon:

  • Performing consultations and treatment on animals within our care
  • Undertaking a wide variety of surgical procedures for the animals in our care including high volume/quality cat neutering
  • Providing veterinary advice to public clients and RSPCA colleagues
  • Providing veterinary opinion and support for welfare prosecution cases (training will be provided)
  • Demonstrating competence across veterinary disciplines, including;
    • Soft tissue surgery
    • Ophthalmology
    • Clinical pathology
    • Shelter medicine
  • Training Centre staff in standard procedures and protocols
  • Implementing RSPCA policies in regard to the re-homability of stray animals including decision making on individual cases

Successful Candidate

  • Membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
  • Previous clinical experience
  • The ability to perform routine consultations in 10 minutes or less and routine surgeries quickly and safely
  • The ability to be sensitive to the financial constraints of owners in the treatment of their animals

The Package

We value and recognise our employees’ contribution and are proud to offer an extensive benefits package that includes:

  • 17.5 hours (35 hours FTE) standard working week
  • 12.5 days (25 days FTE) annual leave plus bank holidays'
  • A generous pension scheme with associated life assurance and group income protection scheme
  • Access to private healthcare scheme
  • Support for professional development after qualifying period
  • Access to our employee assistance programme. We also offer free parking on site.

Location: Merthyr Tydfil Clinic, CF48 1YF

Please submit your CV quoting reference VS6154 by clicking the apply now button.

All online information and documents are available in alternative formats, including Braille and large font, upon request from the Resourcing Team.

Closing date: 14 July 2022.

Company

Every summer, we see a rise in the number of reported cases. We are calling on everyone to take a stand.

But what can I do to cancel out cruelty? There is a range of opportunities for everyone to make a difference to animals everywhere. From donations that help keep our inspectors on the road to volunteering and fundraising.

Company info
Location
The Willows
Abercanaid
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 1YF
United Kingdom

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