Emergency OOH Vet Surgeon (9 Month FTC)

Scarsdale Vets; Derby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading veterinary services provider is seeking an Emergency Out of Hours Veterinary Surgeon to join their team on a fixed-term contract. The role offers a diverse case load in a supportive environment, ideal for those looking to enhance their emergency critical care skills while maintaining a work/life balance.

Benefits

6.8 weeks annual leave (Pro rata)

Birthday off as a paid day

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle to Work scheme

£1,250 CPD allowance per year

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Must be RCVS registered and have experience in emergency care.
• Enthusiastic and passionate about progressing in the veterinary field.
• Good communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient care and undertake emergency surgeries.
• Manage non-routine cases in a supportive environment.
• Ensure high standards of patient care.

Skills

Emergency Critical Care

Communication Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Education

RCVS Registration

Job description

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Lead Talent Partner - Veterinary Referral Clinicians at IVC Evidensia

Scarsdale Vets Pride Park, Derby is looking for an Emergency OOH Veterinary Surgeon to join their team on a 9 month fixed term contract.

This role is a unique opportunity to see a diverse and steady case load as we cover OOH for our own practices and a number of surrounding practices. If you enjoy ECC and the challenge of non-routine cases then this role could be exactly what you are looking for. We have an excellent range of facilities and equipment which contribute to a high standard of patient care.

Inpatient care will be looking after the existing inpatients and undertaking procedures/emergency surgery as required e.g., foreign body removal, GDV, C- Section, dressing changes. You will solely be based at our Pride Park hospital, supported by an excellent nursing team, with support from a referral intern overnight.

This is a unique way of working supporting a great work/life balance which is perfect for someone looking to increase their ECC experience.

Join our fantastic team

The main hospital is based at Pride Park in Derby and is home to a busy first opinion practice, a multidisciplinary referral service and an out-of-hours service. We have 8 practice sites in addition to the hospital.

We have a talented and enthusiastic experienced team of veterinary surgeons supported by an exceptional team of Registered Veterinary Nurses, Veterinary Care Assistants and Client Care Advisors.

All our stand-alone practices are RCVS approved. Our main hospital is well equipped with a CT scanner, MRI, Advanced Ultrasound, Endoscopy, Digital X-ray, Dental radiography, and multiple surgical suites, as well as an onsite hydrotherapy & rehabilitation centre and benefits from a multi-disciplinary specialist led referral service.

Experienced ECC vet surgeon, good communication skills, ability to work independently and part of the team, desire, and passion to grow and progress in your career. Must be RCVS registered.

Because our employees matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

• 6.8 weeks annual leave (Pro rata)

• Your birthday as a paid day off

• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £1,250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata (Pro Rata)

• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy

• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider

• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding

• All our Vets get £1,250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund

• Infection Prevention and Control Programme

• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

Additional

• Discounted staff pet care

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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