Weekend Veterinary Surgeon

YourVets (Rayleigh); Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Rayleigh is seeking a Weekend Veterinary Surgeon for a role covering 1 in 4 weekends. You will contribute to both the day and out-of-hours teams in a busy 24-hour hospital. This position is perfect for those looking for permanent shifts while working in a supportive environment with a strong emphasis on continuing professional development. Standard benefits include 25 days of annual leave, pension schemes, and additional training opportunities. Interested candidates should apply!

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Fully funded CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Colleague discounts on pet products

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified veterinary surgeon registered with RCVS.
• Experience in a clinical setting is necessary.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and routine veterinary care.
• Work collaboratively with nursing staff.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Emergency care skills

Communication skills

Education

RCVS registration

Tools

Dental x-ray equipment

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon, YourVets Rayleigh Hospital, Rayleigh, Essex.

Are you seeking a regular Weekend Veterinary Surgeon position? Perhaps you are a locum looking for permanent shifts?

Here at Yourvets Rayleigh we have a brand-new role for a Weekend Veterinary Surgeon to cover 1 in 4 weekends. This is an excellent opportunity for a vet to take up permanent shifts and work across our day and OOH teams.

The rota is 1 in 4 weekends, Saturday 12pm - 5:30pm, Sunday 8am - 8:30pm.

We are a busy, single site 24hr hospital, where you are encouraged to work up your own cases. You would be joining a friendly and supportive environment, whilst working alongside our experienced nursing team with brilliant support staff.

Our RCVS registered Tier 3 hospital is fully equipped, including dental x-ray and ultrasound facilities, dental x-ray and much more. We also have a dedicated theatre suite, with two theatres, and offer a wide range of orthopaedic, soft tissue and diagnostic procedures. We are a Gold Standard Cat friendly clinic, with cat only waiting areas and wards, in both surgical and hospital areas.

Our hospital is located in Rayleigh which is commutable from Southend-on-sea, Canvey Island, Hockley, Wickford, South Benfleet, South Woodham Ferrers, Billericay, Brentwood, Stanford-Le-Hope, Thundersley, Chelmsford, Maldon, Burnham-on-crouch and other locations in the Greater London and Essex area.

Our standard benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent, pro rata'd for PT) with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme - allowing you to purchase an additional two weeks of annual leave
• RCVS, VDS and subscription fees paid
• Generously encouraged and fully funded CPD - abundant opportunities within the business aided by internal and external development courses and programmes
• Receive an extra days leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS
• Cycle to work scheme and subsidised gym membership
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme - automatic enrolment and completely hassle free
• Access to First Aid for Mental Health and Wellbeing Champions across CVS and 300 trained CVS colleagues in this role
• Colleague discount on pet products and treatments including free consults, cost price drugs and a discount to our online pharmacy, Animed
• Access to the company share-save scheme

Interested? Please click apply now! For further details or an informal chat, please contact Jim in the recruitment team at [e-mail]

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