Permanent Veterinary Surgeon

GLG Vets; Telford; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Telford is seeking a qualified Permanent Veterinary Surgeon. The role involves performing surgical and medical duties in a supportive and friendly environment. The practice values clinical freedom and provides flexible working hours. Competitive salary up to £75,000 DOE, relocation allowance, and numerous benefits including private medical insurance and generous annual leave. Ideal candidates will have experience in small animal practice and independent consulting skills.

Benefits

Relocation allowance up to £5000

Welcome bonus up to £5000

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle to Work scheme

CPD allowance of £1250

Qualifications

• Experience in small animal veterinary practice.
• Confident and competent in independent consulting.
• Familiar with routine surgeries such as bitch spays.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgical and medical duties.
• Provide excellent client care.
• Work collaboratively within a team.

Skills

Independent consulting

Routine surgery

Client relationship management

Job description

About the job Permanent Veterinary Surgeon

We are looking for an experienced small animal vet to join a friendly team in Telford, the role comprises of both surgical and medical duties on a daily basis.

Their dynamic team already includes several certificate holders and any new team member' interests would be encouraged and supported. The successful candidate will be welcomed, well supported where necessary but also given clinical freedom. They are a progressive and collaborative practice who strive to keep looking forward with high standards and a client focus.

A typical full time shift pattern is 40 hours per week between the hours of 8:30am and 6:30pm including your share of the Saturday morning rota, no out of hours or on call work required! They are also happy to consider part time applicants and to discuss and support flexible working.

This practice was established over 100 years ago, they have well equipped consulting rooms, 2 operating theatres, imaging suite with x-ray ultrasound and endoscopy, laparoscopic bitch spay equipment, Tonopen and dental facilities.

North Shropshire has the advantage of being rural and beautiful, perfect for dog walking, horse riding, wild water swimming, mountain biking etc., whilst being within easy access of Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool, for night life, shopping, concerts and airports. The larger city of Chester and town of Shrewsbury are also an easy commute.

They have a full time equivalent of 4.5 vets, made up of full and part time team members and 4.5 RVNs plus excellent student nurses from Harper Keele University. Their vets and nurses are supported by an experienced and amazing reception team. The veterinary team holds certificates in Feline Medicine, Small Animal Medicine, Surgery, Nutrition and Cardiology currently in progress.

They are cat friendly and work hard to ensure that patients feel as comfortable as possible, even if that means consulting in the carpark or waiting room. Many of their clients are long standing and they work hard to foster great relationships with them.

Whilst they offer support to all vets, the ideal candidate for the current role would be experienced to balance the team. Certificate holder not essential but welcomed, confident and competent in independent consulting and routine surgery such as bitch spays.

6.6 weeks annual leave

Salary up to £75,000 DOE, Relocation allowance up to £5000 plus a welcome bonus of up to £5000.

Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Private medical insurance

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

Cycle to Work scheme

Non-accidental injury support

Development

£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid pro rata

All Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund

Infection Prevention and Control Programme

Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

BVA membership

VDS cover

RCVS fees

If this role interests you submit your CV and call Mia on 01291 645871.