Hospital Veterinary Surgeon

Harbour (Portsmouth); Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary hospital in Portsmouth is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon. You'll work with a supportive team in a facility equipped with the latest veterinary technology. The role involves managing clients’ needs and providing exceptional clinical care. Competitive benefits include substantial CPD opportunities, generous annual leave, and a pension scheme. Additional perks include a cycle to work scheme and gym membership discounts.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Generously funded CPD opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced parental leave policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Colleague discount on pet products

Qualifications

• Experience as a GP Veterinary Surgeon is required.
• Ability to manage client expectations empathetically.
• Adaptability to varying client needs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care in a busy hospital.
• Manage surgical and clinical responsibilities.
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Empathy

Client management

Surgical skills

Veterinary medicine knowledge

Job description

Hospital Veterinary Surgeon, Harbour Vets Portsmouth Hospital.

Are you seeking a new role in a veterinary hospital? Want to work in an excellent clinical environment with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities?

Harbour Vets Portsmouth Hospital, are seeking a new Veterinary Surgeon to become part of our supportive, clinically driven team where we are passionate in supporting your development, interests and your wellbeing!

Our large team have a range of experience and interests, including Surgery, Medicine, ECC, Ophthalmology, Cardiology and Diagnostic Imaging. The modern building is all on one level and houses the latest veterinary facilities and equipment. Six consulting rooms, along with two state-of-the-art operating theatres with the latest equipment. The site also houses a new CT scanner, dental suite, digital x-ray facilities, in-house laboratory and isolation ward.

We are passionate about high clinical standards and host monthly vet team meetings, clinical discussions, in-house practical training and whole practice meetings.

The role will suit an experienced GP Veterinary Surgeon. You will have the ability to adapt to varying client needs and manage expectations with an empathetic approach is a key aspect in ensuring our customer service excellence.

Harbour Vets Portsmouth is a busy hospital located in the seaside town of Portsmouth and is commutable from Southampton, Gosport, Waterlooville, Fareham, Stubbington, Hayling Island, Chichester, Bishops Waltham, Denmead, Emsworth, Havant, Portchester and other locations in Hampshire and West Sussex.

Rota: 40 hours a week.

Our standard benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent) with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme - allowing you to purchase an additional two weeks of annual leave
• RCVS, VDS and subscription fees paid
• Generously encouraged and fully funded CPD - abundant opportunities within the business aided by internal and external development courses and programmes
• Receive an extra days leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS
• Cycle to work scheme and subsidised gym membership
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme - automatic enrolment and completely hassle free
• Access to First Aid for Mental Health and Wellbeing Champions across CVS and 300 trained CVS colleagues in this role
• Colleague discount on pet products and treatments including free consults, cost price drugs and a discount to our online pharmacy, Animed
• Access to the company share-save scheme

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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