Veterinary Surgeon - Walefield

Permanent Medical/Inpatient Veterinary Surgeon - Wakefield

• The practice is a 24/7 Tier 3 Veterinary Hospital. They welcome referrals from across Yorkshire and they are proud to provide their own 24-hour on-site emergency care through their dedicated ECC night team. They offer a high-quality primary care service, including consultations, preventative healthcare, vaccinations, routine, non-routine and laparoscopic surgery, dentistry, and imaging (x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, CT, visiting MRI). They are also able to offer middle-tier referrals in soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology, exotics and dermatology and they have their own state-of-the-art rehabilitation centre with physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, and laser therapy.
• They have a fantastic team across all 11 of their sites, and they all support each other. They often discuss clinical cases and get involved in social events. They have a large Vet team and are supported by experienced and dedicated nursing and front of house teams. 6 of their Vets are working towards certificates in Surgery, Imaging, Dermatology, Medicine, ECC and Ophthalmology.

Role: They are looking for a Vet with an interest in medicine and inpatient care to support the continuity of care for their client’s hospitalised patients.

Hours:

• Full or Part-time.
• Part-time would be 3 days a week 07:45-20:15 Monday - Wednesday
• 1 in 4 weekends

Responsibilities:

• This involves examination, making care plans, and communicating with clients, as well as liaising with other vets in the team when imaging, investigative, or surgical procedures are required.
• This role would possibly suit a recent graduate with an interest in medicine as it creates an opportunity for development with the support of more experienced colleagues.
• A key part of the role is also overseeing the handover of patient care to the night team.
• The role may also involve seeing some emergencies if required.

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum depending on experience (FTE)

Benefits:

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online CPD program
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Wellness program including:
• Employee assistance program
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Free annual Flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme