Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Location Birmingham
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £60k + Relocation Allowance
Contact name: Sophie Gould

Contact email: sophie@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: SGBIRNF
Published: 28 days ago

We have an exciting opening for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly team based in the West Midlands. The role is full time, 40 hours over a 4 day week, however they are happy to offer part time hours and flexible working also for the right candidate. You will be required to participate in a Saturday morning rota and there is no out-of-hours requirement for this role. The role could suit someone looking to progress to a senior role although this is not essential.

About the Practice:

The practice has great links to the whole country you are never far from anywhere with places like the Peaks, the Lakes, the Cotswolds and coast driveable in 3 hours or less. The major city of Birmingham, with its vibrant hustle and bustle, is less than 30 minutes journey away by car or train. For those that prefer the outdoors, the countryside is easily accessible in all directions.

The clinic opened in 2013 and are a small animal only practice. They are equipped with a great quality ultrasound machine, multi-parameter monitoring and digital x-ray (including dental). They have also recently achieved their silver cat-friendly status. The prep area is the heart of the building with separate dog and cat wards, an operating theatre and x-ray/ultrasound room branching off. There are 3 consulting rooms with access to dispensary and our lab area complete with the full IDEXX Blood machine range and microscope. They have a separate team room with comfy sofas so you can relax on your breaks.

The Ideal Vet:

They ideally would like someone who is happy with most aspects of general practice – both consulting and surgery. You must also be confident with sole charge working although this is kept to a minimum as much as possible. In this role you will be required to provide high-quality clinical care to all pets whilst ensuring an outstanding client experience and to help to create and maintain an efficient clinic. The diary is sensibly managed meaning they leave on time with consults finishing half an hour before the end of shift, and there is time factored into the day for case work ups and phone calls.

About the Team and Culture

The team and working environment is very important to them and they are looking for someone to join who shares that same ethos.

They are a close-knit, team who really enjoy working together. Currently have 2 Veterinary Surgeons, 5 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 Veterinary Care Assistant and 3 Client Care Coordinators. Generally, people don’t leave the practice! The wellbeing of the teams is very important. And they make time during working hours each month for the team to spend time with one another in wellbeing sessions. Recent sessions at included playing games, carving pumpkins, watching Cool Runnings and being creative with cupcakes.

On Offer:

  • Up to £60,000 per annum

  • 7 weeks annual leave

  • 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

  • £1500 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata

  • Certificate support

  • Learning and development opportunities

  • Quality Improvement Programme

  • BVA membership

  • VDS cover, RCVS fees

  • Pension

If you are a Small Animal Vet looking for a role with a great team, benefits package & visa support, send a CV through the link with a mention of when you will be available for a registration call.

For a confidential discussion about our opportunities call Sophie on 07519119233 or email a CV to sophie@lloydandcowan.com

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us on 028 8744 0649.If you know someone else who may be interested, why not pass this advert on to them. If we successfully place someone, you've referred to us; we'll give you £200 in high street vouchers as a way of saying thank you.

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