Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Rossendale, Lancashire

Recruit4vets Ltd; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Rossendale is seeking a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. Offering a unique full-time schedule of just 3 days a week without out-of-hours commitments, this role emphasizes flexibility and work-life balance. Candidates should have post-graduate experience and interest in a range of veterinary fields, with excellent support from skilled RVNs and opportunities for continuous professional development.

Benefits

Flexible CPD allowance

Professional fees paid (RCVS, VDS, BVA, BSAVA)

Enhanced sick leave

Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in surgeries and advanced veterinary practices.
• Interest in fields like orthopaedics, diagnostic imaging, medical cases, and dermatology is valued.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality veterinary care and support to pets.
• Collaborate with RVNs and specialists on cases.
• Participate in flexible scheduling to maintain work-life balance.

Skills

Surgery

Orthopaedics

Diagnostic Imaging

Dermatology

Education

Post-graduate veterinary experience

Job description

Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Rossendale, Lancashire

Role: Permanent Veterinary Surgeon

Type: Small Animal

Practice: They are an independent small animal veterinary practice proud to have supported pets and their owners in the Rossendale Valley and surrounding area for over 40 years. Being an independent practice means that they have the freedom to make sure their clinical protocols and processes offer the best service to clients and also the wellbeing of their team.

Facilities: They have a great kit, including a new DR and ultrasound, endoscopy, referral-level ophthalmology equipment, and dental x-ray on the way. They also benefit from visiting specialists which helps with more advanced ultrasonography, cardiologist, and VetXS, who provide referral orthopaedic surgery services here at the practice.

Support Team: They have an amazingly skilled, capable team of RVNs to help the days run smoothly and provide the vets with fantastic support. For example, their nurses run 30-minute puppy & kitten consults before the vet’s health examination and vaccination to allow the nurse to provide all the routine care advice so the vets can concentrate on the clinical examination.

The Role : Our client is looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly a nd supportive team.

Hours: Fancy a full-time role that is only 3 days a week and no OOH? Our client is all about the team, flexibility, and work-life balance, which is why they’re offering an unusual full-time rota, which gives you the time and the energy to enjoy life both inside and outside of work.

Shift Rota:

• Our current full-time vets work a 3-day week; they enjoy having two weekdays free, but they can be very flexible and are happy to work out a rota that suits you, including part-time hours if you prefer.
• The 1:4 weekends are just Saturdays (9 am to 1.30 pm) and Sundays (10 am to 12.30 pm).
• Their out-of-hours are outsourced Armac Vets, which is only 15 minutes away, so your evenings and weekends are free to enjoy, and from the start of the new year, they will also cover their bank holidays.

Applicant Requirements: They are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon with post-graduate experience to join the team. Their current team members have a varied range of interests covering surgeries, orthopaedics, diagnostic imaging, medical cases, and dermatology. Many of their team have completed or are completing certificates in their field of interest in this supportive practice.

Salary: The salary range is £40,000 - £70,000 p/a depending on experience.

Benefits Include:

• Flexible CPD allowance, with certificates supported
• Professional fees for RCVS, VDS, BVA, and BSAVA paid for
• Enhanced sick leave
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

Ref: JN -112024-32192

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