Veterinary Surgeon - Surgical Bias

British Veterinary Association; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Tamworth seeks a full-time Veterinary Surgeon to join their supportive team. With opportunities for CPD and a strong focus on animal welfare, this role offers competitive compensation and a welcoming work environment that encourages personal and professional growth. A welcome bonus of £5000 is available for direct candidates, making this a prime opportunity for experienced professionals.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Generous CPD allowance up to £1000 per year

Paid memberships (RCVS, VDS)

Exclusive company discounts and rewards

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication skills required.
• Experience in surgery and strong medical skills needed.
• Proactive with enthusiasm for animal welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation services and surgical procedures.
• Participate in a 1 in 3 weekend rota.
• Contribute to the general welfare of pets and clients.

Skills

Surgical skills

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Join a well-established team, some having been in practice over 20 years paying up to £70,000 with a welcome bonus up to £5000 (FTE, DOE)

• Perfect for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for time in surgery to expand their skills and experience
• £5000 welcome bonus available for direct candidates only
• Ideally you will have a surgical bias, and any specialisms and certificates can be supported
• You will be joining the practice at an exciting time as they will be undergoing a large refurbishment
• Real development opportunity to become a lead veterinary surgeon
• Work 4 days a week and 1 in 3 Saturdays, with no Sundays or OOH however part time hours can be considered
• Join a stable team with some staff members having worked in practice for over 20 years
• The practice has a real family friendly feel - If you would like to hear what we have to say please click here

About us:
Tamworth Companion Care is a thriving, family-owned practice located in the charming market town of Tamworth. We believe in fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

You'll be working from our recently refurbished practice, which is built to industry leading standards and has state of the art equipment which includes ultrasound, dental and digital x-ray. We enjoy a varied caseload and have a great reputation locally and further afield, with our client base continuing to grow.

We are ideally located in the busy Ventura Shopping Centre in Tamworth, just 15 miles north from Birmingham making a for a good commute to local areas such as Cannock, Lichfield and Burton Upon Trent, with the M6 also not too far.

The role:
We are looking for a Vet to join us full time, 40 hours per week, with a 1 in 3 weekend rota, and no OOHs. However, we understand this might not be for everyone so part time hours can be considered

You will need to be a proactive veterinary surgeon with exceptional communication skills. The ideal candidate will have good surgical and medical skills, as well as being able to provide consultation services for our clients and their pets. You should have a genuine enthusiasm for your role and care for animal welfare. You will be comfortable with sole charge and enjoy the fast pace of our practice.

By joining us you will be part of a genuinely supportive team, who will help you to develop your skills. CPD is encouraged and funded. You will be working with Partners Eubie and Sharon Saayman, plus 4 Vets, 6 Nurses and 3 receptionists and 2 practice managers. Eubie studied at Onderstepoort Pretoria in South Africa and has been qualified for 20 years.

As you would expect from the market leader in small animal veterinary care, we offer:

• Excellent career opportunities and development due to our varied case load
• Competitive salary up to £70,000 (DOE, FTE)
• Welcome bonus up to £5000 for direct candidates only
• Contributory pension scheme
• Generous CPD of up to £1000 per year
• Paid memberships (RCVS, VDS)
• Exclusive company discounts and rewards

If you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service and would like to join our team, we would love to hear from you.

If you'd like more information, please feel free to email Rach at [e-mail].

Location: B78 3HB

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!