Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Stellar Vets; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Income protection

CPD allowance and online CPD library

Relocation fund

Twenty days holiday + Bank holidays

Job summary

Stellar Vets in Littlehampton, West Sussex, is seeking an experienced veterinary surgeon to join our busy first opinion practice. This consulting-heavy role includes a small amount of basic surgery, suitable for a confident team member who enjoys client interaction and a positive work atmosphere.

The successful candidate will be RCVS-registered, possess strong communication skills, and be comfortable working at a single site with a loyal client base.

Qualifications

• RCVS-registered veterinary surgeon required.
• Flexible team player.
• Strong communication with clients essential.
• Primarily consulting role with optional basic surgery.

Responsibilities

• Conduct veterinary consultations in a timely manner.
• Perform basic surgical procedures when needed.
• Maintain friendly and professional client relations.

Skills

Team player

Good communicator

Confident in client interaction

Education

RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon

Five years+ general practice

Job description

New Year, New Career!

Stellar Vets in Littlehampton, West Sussex is looking to recruit an experienced vet to fill the role of one of our retiring senior vets. This is primarily a consulting position in a busy first opinion practice but will include a small amount of basic surgery. We are looking for a confident and personable team member, who enjoys interacting with the public and having fun in their job.

Job title

Veterinary Surgeon (Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons)

Summary of the Role

To work as a RCVS registered veterinary surgeon in a busy first opinion veterinary practice. To perform basic surgical procedures and perform medical consultations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform veterinary consultations in a timely manner.
• Perform basic surgical procedures.
• Be friendly and kind to the clients of the practice.

Qualifications and Skills

The candidate must:

• Be a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons registered Veterinary Surgeon.
• Be a flexible team player.
• Be a good communicator with clients.
• This is primarily a consulting role, though it can incorporate surgery should the candidate wish.

Ideally the candidate will:

• Have a minimum of five years+ of experience in general practice.
• Be confident and competent in performing consultations and communicating directly with clients.
• Be confident and competent to independently perform basic surgical procedures.Be confident and competent at performing dental extractions.
• Be confident and competent at positioning and taking radiographs

Work Environment

The successful candidate will work at a single site in a busy first opinion practice. The practice has two full-time and one part-time veterinary surgeons. The role is to replace one of the experienced full-time vets who is retiring. Stellar Vets has a loyal client base and provides primary care to the Littlehampton community. We use PetsApp and other digital platforms extensively. We have a relaxed working environment and a supportive team. We are looking to expand our team and premises in the near future.

Littlehampton is a seaside town situated on the south coast within a short drive of the South Downs National Park.

Hours of work:

• The candidate will have a 40-hour working week.
• The candidate will not have any weekend duties.
• The candidate will not have any on-call or out-of-hours duties.

(The practice opening hours are 8am to 6pm Mon-Friday)

There is some flexibility with working hours and can be discussed at interview.

Remuneration and Holiday

• Salary for a 40hr working week is £70,000-£80,000 (depending on experience)
• Twenty days holiday + Bank holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Income protection
• CPD allowance and access to our online veterinary CPD library
• (Relocation fund is available)