Consulting Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Group; Wivelsfield Green; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary practice group in Lewes is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon focused on consultations. This role offers a flexible work schedule, comprehensive CPD, and plenty of opportunities to foster client relationships. The practice provides a supportive environment with access to advanced tools and a commitment to career development. Ideal for individuals looking for a balanced work-life dynamic within a modern facility.

Benefits

Pension scheme with CVS contributions

Generous annual leave allowance

Access to CPD and professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary practice and comfortable with consultations.
• Ability to work independently as sole charge.
• Willingness to drive clinical standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct veterinary consultations for pets.
• Support the development of the practice and client base.
• Work flexible shifts and on Saturdays as required.

Skills

Veterinary consultations

Client care

Surgical skills (optional)

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Overview

Are you a Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys consultations? Are you seeking a better work life balance? If so, our consultations Veterinary Surgeon role at our Pet Doctors Lewes practice is worth exploring.

You will be joining at an exciting time as we develop the practice and build our client base. The purpose built practice has 2 consult rooms, separate cat and dog wards, and ultrasound machine and parking onsite.

What you will be doing

• Working 20 hours a week, 1:4 Saturdays
• Shifts will be 3 morning a week (9am-3pm)
• Supporting to develop practice and build client base
• Working as sole charge
• Support in driving clinical standards and gold standard of Client Care.
• Happy with working up cases

You will get to enjoy a consults only shift rota; however the option for surgery is available at the Seaford practice if you wish to do surgery. Our new purpose built building and flexible rota will give you an excellent environment to work in. You will have access to our Knowledge HUB platform as well as having your own CPD allowance to further your own clinical interests. We have CVS led referrals from our colleagues at Lumbry Park who are always on hand for second opinions, clinical advice and referrals. Lewes also provide Cardiology and Dental Radiograph training as well as Telemedicine support via Vet Oracle.

The role is based in Lewes which is within commutable distance from Brighton, Worthing, Newhaven, Seaford, Eastbourne, Halisham, Uckfield, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Heathfield, Saltdean, Peacehaven and other surrounding areas within West Sussex and East Sussex.

Benefits

• A pension scheme with CVS contributions
• Enhanced family friendly policies including paternity, adoption and maternity
• Fertility policies including paid leave for investigations and pregnancy loss
• Cash benefits, including Save As You Earn and Health Cash Plans
• Clear career progression
• Access to our industry leading Knowledge Hub with access to free learning materials and CPD
• Generous CPD allowances with ongoing training and development
• Relocation packages
• Sponsorship if required
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent) and option to buy/sell an additional 2 weeks of annual leave. Pro rata'd for part-time.
• Employee Assistance Programmes and access to Wellbeing Champions
• Other benefits including salary sacrifice car scheme, Bike to Work, retail discounts, discounted gym membership and wellbeing health discounts

Interested? Please click apply now! For further details or an informal chat, please contact Jim in the recruitment team at [e-mail]

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