Job ID: 12450
Job Title: Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
Region: South West
County: Devon
Profession: Veterinary Surgeon
Category: Small Animal
Position: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: Ongoing
Job Description: We are currently recruiting on behalf of a client who are seeking a fun and caring veterinary surgeon to join their dynamic Gold Standard Rabbit and Cat Clinic and RCVS accredited training practice.
Situated on the South Devon Coast, this location has a lot to offer from surfing on the local outstanding beaches to walks on Dartmoor, socialising on the Barbican, and relaxing on the Hoe. Cornwall is also just a very short drive away.
The practice owner has completed the ESVPS General Practitioner Certificate in Small Animal Surgery, has a Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice and is currently working towards an exotics certificate so with a passion for teaching, this gives you as a solid GP vet the opportunity to further develop your skills surrounded by a supportive team.
You’ll also be working with an incredible nursing team including a certificate holder and nurses who undertake schedule 3 procedures, some of whom have been with the practice since it opened in 2014!
As well as a large, designated colleague area, facilities at this purpose-built practice includes 4 consulting rooms, operating theatre, central preparation room and all the equipment you would expect from a leading GP practice along with orthopaedic surgical kits. They have a travelling orthopaedic vet with them once a week on average, along with a heart vet every Thursday which gives the team further opportunity to learn and develop from a varied caseload.
Ideally this is a full-time role, with flexibility for shorter hours considered if required. Full-time their vets currently work 4 days a week, in addition to a shared weekend rota when the practice opens between 9am and midday on Saturday and 10am and midday on Sunday, for consultations and emergencies only. There are no OOH.
They are looking for a colleague with solid GP experience, a team player with great communication skills and someone who shares their passion for providing the highest level of veterinary care.
In addition to a rewarding role in an excellent location you can also expect to receive:
Competitive salary up to 60k
No OOH
Paid holiday of 28 days, rising to 33 days after 2 years of service
Extra day off for your birthday
Paid professional memberships including RCVS and BVA
Dedicated CPD allowance and time off including funding towards certificates
Life assurance 4 x annual salary
Contributory pension scheme
Relocation allowance (direct applicants only)
Cycle to work scheme
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