Veterinary Surgeon

OverviewWe’re looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join the team at our 24-hour hospital in Watford. This can be a full-time or part-time role depending on what works best for you.Our hospital is well-equipped and purpose-built to support a wide range of cases. Facilities include:Four consult roomsSeparate dog and cat wardsTwo theatres (one for orthopaedics, one for soft tissue surgery)Digital x-ray, ultrasound and CTFull dental suite with dental x-rayEndoscopy equipment including rhinoscopy, bronchoscopy, gastroscopy and laparoscopyIn-house lab with a broad diagnostic range (including coagulation profiles and iSTAT)Dedicated isolation wardComfortable break areas for staffMany of the team hold certificates or are working towards further qualifications in areas such as internal medicine, diagnostic imaging (including CT and cardiology), orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery and ECC.This is a full-time position (40 hours over four days) with a 1 in 6 weekend rota. We’re happy to consider part-time or flexible arrangements for the right person. The position is for an initial 12 month fixed term with scope for a permanent role thereafter.You’ll be a capable and compassionate vet who works well in a team and is comfortable managing a varied caseload. Whether you bring years of experience or are looking to build on your skills we can offer the support and cases to help you progress. In return you’ll get:A supportive and experienced teamOpportunities to work alongside certificate holdersA varied and interesting caseloadFlexibility to help maintain a good work-life balanceIf you would like to discuss this role in further detail please contactKey BenefitsPrivate Medical Insurance from day oneHealth cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP ServiceLife Assurance 3 x salaryAccess to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays rising to 6 weeks with length of serviceAn additional day for you (paid leave to use as you wish)Clinical CPD: 1500 per year plus 3 days paid leaveInternal CPD and access to Clinical CommunitiesFunded certificate opportunitiesVDS, RCVS and BVA fees paidSabbatical based on length of servicePensionInterest-free Season Ticket LoanCycle to Work schemeDiscounts on Medivet products and servicesSupport for Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa and relocation supportRole AccountabilitiesExceptional care is at the heart of everything we do at Medivet. That’s the care for our patients, our clients and for each other. We really want to make a positive difference through every interaction we have.In this role you will:Deliver exceptional clinical care to your patients during consultations and proceduresProvide exceptional care to your clients with clear updates on patientsDeliver professional excellence, observing the highest standards of regulatory practice and operational compliancePrepare tailored, accurate treatment and care plans for each patient with clear cost estimatesEngage, mentor and develop your team, enhancing their skills and utilising these in the most effective wayComplete clinical handover and arrange transfer of any patient needing out-of-hours or enhanced care (where relevant)Pro-actively support and share clinical best practice within and across practices and the wider Medivet communityYour Skills and ExperienceRCVS registered Veterinary SurgeonExperienced in delivering exceptional care to both patients and clientsExperienced in working effectively as part of a teamAble to demonstrate clinical leadership skillsExperience of implementing a progressive clinical cultureExperience of supporting nurse consults and schedule 3 procedures with an understanding of how this contributes to clinic performance and efficiencyExperienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of every colleagueAbout UsMedivet is a leading veterinary care provider with practices across the UK including a number of 24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. We also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France, Germany and Spain.We’re proud to support a large connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that’s always there. That’s more than a strapline for us; we truly believe every interaction we have matters and that we can make a real difference. This is as true for our colleagues as it is for our patients and clients. Being part of Medivet means being part of a forward-thinking and caring environment with the very best equipment and treatment options available and the very best treatment for you as a valued member of the team.This is the home of talented people like you who want to stand out in their field and whose compassion for animals goes way beyond their job. Join us and be part of our exciting plans for the future.Key SkillsHydraulic, Administration, General Services, CFA, J Plus Plus, Administrative ServicesEmployment Type : Full-TimeExperience : yearsVacancy : 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr