Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Dudley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking veterinary practice as a Vet Surgeon, where your skills in veterinary medicine will shine. This role offers the flexibility to work in a supportive environment, with opportunities for training in Orthopaedic Surgery. Enjoy a balanced work/life schedule with no out-of-hours work, and benefit from a competitive salary package that includes relocation assistance and a generous CPD allowance. The practice is well-equipped with modern facilities, ensuring you have the resources needed for excellent patient care. If you're passionate about animal welfare and eager to develop your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Paid birthday off

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

£1250 CPD allowance

Discounted staff pet care

Pension scheme

Pawsome Benefits - discounts with retailers

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree required with a focus on small animal care.
• Interest in Orthopaedic Surgery is a plus, training offered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 15-minute consultations and routine surgeries.
• Collaborate with a qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse.

Skills

Orthopaedic Surgery

Veterinary Medicine

Surgical Skills

Communication

Education

Veterinary Degree

Tools

CT Scanner

Digital X-ray

Ultrasound

Idexx Lab

Job description

Salary up to £75,000 DOE plus Relocation Allowance up to £5000

St Georges Halesowen is looking for a full-time or part-time Vet Surgeon to join their team. You can be based solely in our Halesowen GP practice or combined with days working at our Wolverhampton hospital site.

We would be interested in speaking to Vets with an interest in Orthopaedic Surgery, and we can offer training and development in this at our hospital as part of the rota (no prior experience required).

A typical working day in Halesowen would consist of 15-minute consultations with a qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse on hand at all times. There would also be up to 3 hours of routine surgery a day - neutering, lump removals, and dentals if desired. Your day would consist of morning consultations and then afternoon surgery from 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm with an allocated break at 4:00 pm. This can be flexible depending on skills and interest; for example, we can change surgery times and have more consultation time if desired.

We care about your work/life balance

We offer flexible working patterns that fit in with you and your lifestyle. Whether you are looking to flex your rota hours to balance the school holidays, navigate the school runs, or just looking to strike that balance between home and work life, we can offer flexibility that actually works for you.

The typical working hours would be from 9 am to 7 pm across 4 days of the week, with a 1 in 3 Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm. There are no out of hours with this role.

About us

Our Halesowen practice is well located, just 10 mins from M5, Junction 3. Easily accessible from all areas of Wolverhampton, Dudley, Birmingham, and Kidderminster. Birmingham Airport is just 40 mins drive away. We have an operating theatre, Idexx lab, Ultrasound and dental x-ray. We are also a training practice for Student Veterinary Nurses. Our hospital is fully equipped with a CT scanner, digital X-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, Idexx lab, digital microscope, endoscope, laparoscopic kit, etc.

Working at the hospital would enable you to undertake more detailed medical work and surgery alongside our team of Certificate Holders/Advanced Practitioners. This allows you to also book your own cases in for your hospital day to work up with support and greater access to equipment.

Our team

Our team has many AVP/certificate holders who are happy to offer plenty of help, support, and discussion for clinical development and activity. Certificate study is supported, and development/progression to senior roles is possible.

Because our people 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:

• 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

• £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours 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 £1000 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

St George's Vets, Halesowen

207 Stourbridge Road, Halesowen, Dudley, B63 3QX, United Kingdom

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Animals treated: Small animals

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