Veterinary Surgeon - Part Time| Modern Practice | Supportive Team

Vets for Pets; Barry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave inc bank holidays

CPD funded

Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Birthday day off

Shops discounts (Pets at Home)

No OOH

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Vets for Pets Barry in South Wales is seeking a part-time veterinary surgeon to work three days a week. The role combines surgery and consults, with 15–30 minute consults and a 9am–6pm day, plus one in four to five Saturdays. There is no out-of-hours work.

The practice has been refurbished and is equipped with digital X-rays and ultrasound, offering five weeks of annual leave, CPD funding, pension and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Part-time veterinary role requiring clinical skills in surgery and consultations.
• Ability to handle mixed caseload of surgical and consultative work.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgical procedures and outpatient consultations.
• Maintain patient records and coordinate with team for daily schedules.

Skills

Surgery

Consultations

Tools

Digital X-rays

Ultrasound scanner

Job description

About us

Practice Owner Sylvia Annies, qualified in Hannover and has a wealth of experience spanning over 31 years, 15 years running Barry Vets for Pets. Sylvia's supportive team consists of another 4 Vets, 3 RVNS, 1 SVN, 1 PCA and a strong team of 5 Receptionists, all supported by an experienced and supportive Practice Manager.

The practice

The practice itself has recently undergone a refit and now boasts 5 new consult rooms, a brand new, dedicated colleague room and all the usual equipment you'd expect from a first class GP practice including digital X-rays, doppler blood pressure monitor, full in-house lab and ultrasound scanner.

Our great location also means we benefit from an interesting variety of cases caring for dogs, cats, rabbits and all sorts of small furries, and a superb loyal client base.

The role

This rewarding role is part time, working 3 days a week with a day off when working the weekend rota which consists of just 1 in 4-5 Saturdays, 9am to 6pm. There are no OOH.

This is a mixed role of surgery and consults, with consults given 15 to 30 minutes depending on the type of consult.

Our diaries are organized well and include a 45 minute - 1 hour lunch break, as well as catch up time through out the day.

What's on offer

• Salary between £45,000 to £65,000 commensurate with experience
• Saturdays are 1 in 4-5 with no OOH
• A very supportive and friendly working environment with mental first aiders on site
• 5 weeks annual leave inc bank holidays (pro rata)
• Day off for your birthday
• Funded CPD and time off, including funding towards certificates
• Contributory pension scheme
• Paid memberships (RCVS, VDS, BVA)
• Exclusive company discounts and rewards - including 20% off at Pets at Home and the Vet Group

And there's more!

We are situated in Barry, South Wales, close to the vibrant capital of Wales, Cardiff, and with the amazing beaches of Barry Island nearby. The Brecon Beacon National Park with its beautiful mountains, valleys and waterfalls are also in easy reach. The surgery is positioned within a Retail Park at the waterfront in Barry overlooking Barry Island, with excellent parking, good connections for bus and train travel and a variety of shops.

Location: CF63 4BA

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!