Permanent Veterinary Surgeon

TN United Kingdom; Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-established local veterinary practice as a small animal veterinary surgeon. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment with excellent facilities, including an Idexx lab suite and digital X-rays. You will be part of a dedicated team and have the chance to pursue a surgery certificate, enhancing your skills further. Enjoy a balanced work-life with 4-day work weeks, generous annual leave, and a range of benefits, including private medical insurance and CPD allowances. This position is perfect for those passionate about animal care and surgery.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

£1,250 CPD allowance

Certificate support

Research funding opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Paid day off for birthday

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in routine soft tissue surgeries is essential.
• Ability to perform dental procedures in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine small animal veterinary work, including consultations.
• Conduct routine soft tissue surgeries and dental procedures.

Skills

Routine soft tissue surgeries

Dental procedures

Consulting

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Tools

Idexx lab suite

Digital X-rays

Ultrasound facilities

Dental equipment

Job description

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Facilities:

A well-established local small animal first-opinion veterinary practice. They have excellent facilities such as Idexx lab suite, digital X-rays, ultrasound facilities, and dental equipment. They also have separate dog and cat wards. The practice is close to Epping station, providing easy access into London, while maintaining a village feel with lots of green space locally.

Team:

The team currently consists of 5 veterinary surgeons (one of whom will be replaced by the successful candidate), 6 RVNs, 2 SVNs, and 2 receptionists.

Role:

They are seeking an experienced small animal veterinary surgeon to join the team. This role would suit someone with an interest in surgery, and they will cover the costs of pursuing a surgery certificate. The role involves routine small animal veterinary work, including consulting, routine soft tissue surgeries, dental procedures, and diagnostics.

Applicant Requirements:

Some experience in all routine soft tissue surgeries is essential, as well as the ability to perform dental procedures in a timely manner.

Hours:

You will work 4 days per week (shifts from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm) with the same day off each week. There is 1 in 4 Saturday AM clinic (8:30 am to 12 pm). No out-of-hours work.

Salary:

Up to £75,000 depending on experience. Relocation allowance up to £5,000.

Benefits - Subject to Pro Rata:

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday is a paid day off
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Support for non-accidental injury cases
• £1,250 CPD allowance with 50 hours paid pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the Group Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
• Research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses
• £1000 per annum from the Care Fund for all Vets
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme