Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Group; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in England is seeking a full-time Veterinary Surgeon for a 12-month maternity cover. The role involves working 40 hours a week with no out-of-hours duties. The practice offers comprehensive support, modern equipment, and opportunities for professional development. Salary is up to £74,100, dependent on experience, along with various benefits.

Benefits

Pensions

Discounts

Paternal leave

Fee payments

Share save schemes

Qualifications

• Full veterinary degree and registration with RCVS.
• Experience in small animal practice preferred.
• Ability to work in a team and provide high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care and treatment to small animals.
• Perform routine surgeries and procedures.
• Consult with pet owners about their pets' health.

Skills

Veterinary care

Teamwork

Client consultation

Soft tissue surgery

Orthopaedics

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Tools

Mindray Vetus 50 ultrasound machine

Dental x-ray

Electrocautery

Tonometer

Job description

Overview

The Dam Veterinary Centre are looking for a full-time Veterinary Surgeon to join their small animal practice in Selby, North Yorkshire, on a 12-month maternity cover starting in December. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week over 4 days, including a 1 in 3 weekend rota with a Saturday morning shift 8:30am–12:30pm, with an early finish the following week to compensate. There are no out-of-hours duties.

Salary

Salary is up to £74,100, dependent on experience, plus benefits.

The Practice

You will enjoy being part of a friendly, welcoming and supportive team. We are a small animal practice in Selby. Our practice is easily accessible with disabled access and on-site parking. Our team provides high-quality veterinary care, surgery, treatment, regular check-ups and routine procedures. We offer grooming services in our on-site dog grooming parlour and accept referrals for ophthalmology. We have 3 Vets undertaking post-graduate certificates and access to modern equipment, including a Mindray Vetus 50 ultrasound machine, dental x-ray, electrocautery and tonometer. We are in Selby, North Yorkshire, with excellent transport links to York, Wakefield and Leeds.

The Role

This Veterinary Surgeon opportunity is a full-time, maternity cover position. The successful candidate will have access to support from our internal referral programme with support in soft tissue, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, cardiology, diagnostic imaging and medicine. You will work with a busy, varied caseload in a well-equipped practice, and you will be supported in developing clinical and non-clinical skills, including self-leadership, teamwork, wellbeing, resilience and business.

Salary and Benefits

Salary is up to £74,100, dependent on experience, plus access to a wide range of benefits:

• Vet Oracle, our support platform for veterinary colleagues that provides expert advice and support across a range of clinical areas, holidays, pensions, discounts, paternal leave, fee payments or share save schemes.
• Full details of benefits are available on the what-we-offer page.

Interested or To apply

For an informal chat about this role, or to arrange a visit to the practice for a warm welcome, please contact Dave on 07780 436 395 or at [e-mail].

To submit an online application, click Apply Now, upload your CV, and we will be in touch.

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.