Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Group; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in the UK is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. This role offers a salary of up to £65k FTE and includes working hours of approximately 41 hours per week, with a comprehensive benefits package. Ideal candidates will be confident GP Vets comfortable with routine surgeries and working in sole charge. Opportunities to work with a dedicated team and access to a range of veterinary specialists are also included.

Benefits

Holidays

Pensions

Discounts

Parental leave

Fee payments or share save schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary practice.
• Passion for animal care.
• Ability to work with various animals including small, exotic, and wildlife.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside a dedicated team of Vets and support staff.
• Perform routine surgeries and provide veterinary care.
• Work at two practice locations as needed.

Skills

Confident all-round GP Vet

Routine surgeries

Working in sole charge

Communication with clients

Education

Veterinary degree

Tools

Digital x-ray

Ultrasound

In-house lab

Blood pressure machines

GA monitoring equipment

Tonopen

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team at Ark Veterinary Surgery in Cheshire. This role covers approximately 41 hours a week, and offers a salary up to £65k FTE, depending on experience, plus benefits.

Why us?

We are a two-site practice, based in Mobberley and Northwich, with a varied caseload where no two days are the same! You will be working with a fantastic team across the practice, including RVNs, SVNs and Receptionists who are passionate and dedicated to providing the highest standard of care. We have a caring, sympathetic and professional approach to working closely with our patients and clients, and this is reflected in all that we do.

You will be joining an experienced team of Vets who have interests in Cardiology, internal medicine and soft tissue surgery. Our caseload consists mainly of small animals and furries, but we do see some exotics and wildlife cases too. You will have access to a range of equipment, including digital x-ray, ultrasound, in-house lab including urinalysis, blood pressure machines, GA monitoring equipment and Tonopen.

The role

Our ideal candidate will be a confident all-round GP Vet, who is comfortable and confident working in sole charge, if required, and performing routine surgeries. You will be primarily based at one practice only, but with a requirement to work at the other practice, if required to help cover holidays, weekend rota etc.

The successful Veterinary Surgeon will have access to support from Vet Oracle; a unique range of digital teleservices, led by veterinary specialists and referral clinicians who provide interpretations and clinical advice in their respective disciplines; including medicine, radiology, cardiology, dermatology, oncology, neurology, ophthalmology, dentistry.

• Medicine
• Radiology
• Cardiology
• Dermatology
• Oncology
• Neurology
• Ophthalmology
• Dentistry

Hours and salary

Working hours are approximately 41 hours per week, with the shift pattern:

• 8.30 - 6.30pm Monday - Friday (4-day week)
• 1:5 weekend (Saturday/Sunday mornings 9.00-12.30pm)

Along with a salary up to £65k FTE, dependent on experience, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Holidays
• Pensions
• Discounts
• Parental leave
• Fee payments or share save schemes might be your priority

If you'd like to visit the practice and meet our amazing team for a cuppa and informal chat, or to arrange a confidential chat about this role, contact Dave Vaughan in our resourcing team on 07780 436 395 or at [e-mail]

Or, if you feel this is the ideal role for you please click Apply Now, upload your CV and we’ll be in touch.