Veterinary Surgeon

Vets for Pets; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic veterinary team in Staffordshire, where your passion for animal care can flourish! This innovative practice offers a supportive environment with state-of-the-art facilities, including an on-site CT scanner and rehabilitation center. You will have the flexibility to shape your role, whether focusing on general practice or specialized areas, while enjoying a diverse caseload that encourages continuous professional development. With a commitment to work-life balance, no Sundays or bank holidays, and a bespoke benefits package tailored to your experience, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a real difference in veterinary care.

Benefits

Fully funded RCVS, VDS subscriptions

CPD funding

Private health care

Flexible working hours

No Sundays or bank holidays

Qualifications

• Must be RCVS registered with at least 2 years of experience in the UK.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of clinical care and manage case investigations.
• Support team development and ensure exceptional client care.

Skills

Veterinary Care

Client Communication

Surgery

Team Collaboration

Education

RCVS Registration

2 Years UK Experience

Tools

CT Scanner

Diagnostic Imaging Equipment

Job description

Are you looking for a practice where you can thrive and continue to develop your career? Do you want to let your passion for pets and best practice veterinary care shine? Then keep reading!

Would you like to be part of a dynamic, enthusiastic and caring veterinary team in the heart of Staffordshire? The location offers an abundance of culture and attractions on your doorstep and brilliant links to nearby major cities. There is plenty to discover from the rugged beauty of the Peak District, ancient heather heathland of Cannock Chase and the beautiful woodlands of the National Forest. We are lucky to be close to the Cheshire border also, one of the most picturesque counties in Britain.

About us

We are a small animal practice established in 2009 with recent rapid expansion due to our relocation and extension of our incredible facilities. Our brand new purpose built premises is located over two floors spanning 4.5k square feet. Our state-of-the-art facility includes an on-site CT scanner, rehabilitation centre with hydrotherapy and physiotherapy, dental radiography suite, 7 consult rooms, two theatres, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound scanning suite, internal laboratory, and a multitude of Gold standard hospital wards. We strive to work to the highest standards, recognise the contribution of each member of the team and encourage and support special interests. There is a diverse caseload providing many opportunities for further development of the practice. We keep majority of procedures in-house, with access to a number of superb nearby hospitals for more complex cases.

Our team is currently 4 Vets, 6 RVNs, 2 Veterinary Care Assistants, and 6 Client Care Advisors. Lindsey has over 20 years of experience in advanced levels of orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery and Jane holds a Cert AVP with an incredible talent and passion for Medicine and will be heading up the CT diagnostic imaging.

Your role

• Daily duties can include a general practitioner role of consults, routine surgeries, dentals as well as your case management in all aspects of investigations including CT. OR would you prefer a consult only role? , are you a certificate holder? , or would you like to focus your passion in just one area such as gaining confidence in general or advanced surgical procedures? You tell us what your ideals are.
• Providing a high standard of clinical care to your clients and patients, ensuring compliance and encouraging a progressive clinical culture across the team
• Demonstrating a strong client focus, managing the consistent delivery of exceptional care across the client journey
• Support the team and help develop skills where required

About you

• RCVS registered with a minimum of 2 years UK experience
• Team player - working collaboratively in practice and with wider colleagues
• Great communication skills

Our Commitment to you

Your package will be bespoke to suit your level of experience and your working pattern. Salaries can be expected up to £80,000. Certificate Holders can also be considered for additional benefits.

RCVS, VDS, and all subscriptions will be fully funded as will CPD and additional certificates should you choose to undertake these. Holidays, pensions and private health care are all part of your package as well as access to other PAH colleague benefits.

Our practice hours operate between 8.30am and 7pm Monday to Friday and Saturdays 9am until 12 noon. Your working week, days and hours can be created to suit your needs of family, other interests or commitments outside of practice life.

There are no Sundays, No Bank Holidays and no Out of Hours. Saturdays will be a maximum of 1 in 4 on a rota basis.

For further information please email [e-mail] or ring for a discussion on 01782 332400. All communications are strictly confidential.

Location: ST3 2JB

Pets just see people. They aren't biased and they don't discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience don't perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!

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