Veterinary Clinician - Dentistry ( 6 Month FTC )

Grove Lodge Veterinary Group; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Grove Lodge Veterinary Group seeks an experienced veterinary surgeon for a full-time role in staged dentistry at a dedicated dental branch in Kingston upon Hull. The position offers flexibility, ample benefits, and a focus on employee wellbeing and development, appealing to those passionate about veterinary dentistry.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family-friendly policies

£2000 CPD allowance

Certificate support

Access to Vetlexicon

Pension (5% Employee/3% Employer)

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Experienced veterinary surgeon, capable of performing staged dentals.
• Knowledge of up-to-date treatment options.
• Ability to perform extractions without support.

Responsibilities

• Support RVNs with performing schedule 3 procedures.
• Help graduate vets acquire basic dentistry skills.
• Continue developing dental service offerings.

Skills

Radiographic interpretation

Surgical skill

Staged dentistry knowledge

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

A brilliant opportunity to undertake a 6 month secondment to a successful dental team running staged dentals. We run staged dentals as standard from a fully equipped dental-only practice with two full dental suites.

This opportunity will give the right candidate the chance to walk in to a fully functional bespoke dental branch which is already running staged dentals, and continue to develop the service we are offering to clients

Kingston Veterinary Group is a 6 site practice with a tier 3 veterinary hospital at its core.

Since 2019 our Beverley Road branch has been our dedicated dental branch, providing dental services to the whole practice. In 2021 the site underwent expansion and there are now two fully kitted out dental suites with dental x-ray.

The decision to offer staged dentistry as standard has enabled us to improve our service to clients, with dental procedures which are planned and scheduled to enhance patient safety and colleague enjoyment, as well as ensure continued productivity.

We are committed to developing our RVNs and veterinary team members, and in addition to RVNs having scheduled stage 1 lists, we schedule time off rota for our graduate vets to get to grips with dentistry.

Be part of an exceptional team

The role involves supporting RVNs with performing schedule 3 procedures, supporting graduate vets to aquire basic dentistry skills.

As part of our team we have a vet who has completed a PGcert in dentistry. We are keen to expand the practices offering in dentistry and as we currently provide referrals in other disciplines there is scope to offer referrals to local practices.

Hours aimed to achieve a work-life balance

A full-time role offers a 40-hour workweek over four days, with a regular day off each week. We’re also happy to discuss part-time options (3 days per week)

Applicant Requirements

You will be an experienced veterinary surgeon, who is capable of performing staged dentals to a high standard, including radiographic interpretation, knowledge of up to date treatment options and the surgical skill to perform all extractions to a high standard without support.

This role may interest someone who has a strong interest and skill level in dentistry but has not made the move to staged dentistry yet.

Because our employees matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

*6.6 weeks annual leave

*Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

*Private medical insurance

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

*Cycle to Work scheme

*Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

*Non-accidental injury support

Development

*£2000 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata

*Certificate support

*Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy

*Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider

*All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding

*All our Vets get £1,250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund

*Infection Prevention and Control Programme

*Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

*BVA membership

*VDS cover

*RCVS fees

Additional

*Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers

*Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer

*Discounted staff pet care

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.