Veterinary Surgeon - Surgical bias welcome!

Vets for Pets; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £70,000

No OOH or Sundays

Flexible rota

CPD encouraged

RVCS/BVA fees paid

Staff discount

Discounts with partners

Job summary

Halifax vets for pets in Halifax seeks an experienced veterinary surgeon to join a supportive practice offering hip replacements and a wide range of treatments. This role is ideal for a good all-rounder with a surgical bias, confident in routine GP duties, and excited to help push the practice forward.

The team is strong and stable: 1 other vet with 30 years' experience, 4 RVNs, 2 VCAs and 3 SVNs. The position is 40 hours per week with 1 in 3 Saturdays, no OOH or Sundays.

Qualifications

• This role is perfect for a veterinary surgeon who is a good all-rounder, confident in routine GP duties, and seeking the next step in their career.
• Special interests, certificates and CPD can be supported and are highly encouraged.
• CPD is encouraged and certificates can be supported; discuss with us.

Responsibilities

• GP duties with a surgical bias and opportunity to contribute to orthopaedic surgeries including hip replacements.
• Join a supportive, experienced team to help push the practice to new heights.
• Work with a stable team and contribute to high-standard patient care.

Job description

Are you looking to join a supportive practice that offers a diverse range of treatments including hip replacements!

• This is a great opportunity to join our Halifax practice who are looking for an experienced vet to join them and help the practice reach new heights!
• Special interests, certificates and CPD can be supported and are highly encouraged
• The role is ideally for 40 hours per week and will include 1 in 3 Saturdays
• There is flexibility in the rota so the role can be made to suit you
• You would join a lovely, experienced team with very little turn over with many of the team staying over 10 years
• There is no OOH or Sundays
• This role is for a good all-rounder but will suit someone with a surgical bias
• You will be supported by a clinically strong and dedicated team
• Excellent pay up to £70,000 (DOE, FTE)

About us

Halifax vets for pets is a long-established standalone practice that is owned and run locally by Sally. It has become a staple of the local community and offers its loyal clients and their furry friends the best care possible.

Sally is an experienced RVN who has worked tirelessly to develop a strong and supportive practice. The practice has a great reputation and receives lots of referrals due to having a peripatetic veterinary surgeon who offers advanced orthopaedic surgeries including hip replacements.

You will be supported by a very experienced team with you working alongside 1 other vet who has worked in the Halifax practice for around 18 years and has 30 years qualified experience. Along with the vet team you will work with 4 RVNs, 2 VCAs and 3 SVNs. They offer lots of support allowing you to concentrate on providing the best care possible.

Your Role

This role will be perfect for a veterinary surgeon who is a good all-rounder, who is confident in all routine aspects of a GP role but is looking for that next step in their career and are happy to work with Sally to push the practice forward to new heights!

We’re always open to new ideas that will drive us forward, so we’re looking for a vet who will bring positive enthusiasm to help push our growth. With the support and guidance of an experienced team, your voice is always heard.

Benefits

• A very competitive salary up to £70,000 (AFTE, DOE)
• No OOH and a negotiable rota to help work-life balance
• CPD is encouragedCertificates can be supported so have a chat with us
• Paid membership fees RVCS/BVA etc
• Access to the reward hub which has colleague discounts
• 20% discount at Vets4Pets, Pets at Home and the Groom Room.

Location: HX1 3ND

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. 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!