Vacancy Details

Senior Vet

Permanent Vet in Dorset

ASAP - OPEN
40601
Senior Veterinary Surgeon
Salary up to £90,000 depending on experience plus a welcome bonus up to £5,000 and relocation allowance up to £5,000

Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who is looking to make the next step in your career? We are looking for a Senior Vet who can ensure animal welfare is the first consideration in seeking to provide the most appropriate attention for the animals in their care. This should be carried out using knowledge of animal physiology, nutrition, and medicine with your practical skills to diagnose illness, prescribe medicines, and perform imaging tests, laboratory tests and surgery.

We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a proven track record and previous experience in sole charge, driving the team to achieve a high standard of care and service to our patients and clients. You must have excellent communication skills. Be a team leader and thrive in a busy environment.

Other Duties:

? To contribute to the management, organisation, and financial performance of the practice by working with the Practice Director.
? To provide support and guidance to colleagues as appropriate.
? Contribute to discussions and meetings on the management of the practice as required by the Clinical Director(s).
? Deputise for the Clinical Director(s) when the Clinical Director(s) are absent.
? When on duty provide leadership and guidance to less experienced vets, and support less experienced vets to develop in their role.
? Assume responsibility for surgical and medical cases at all times.
? Be fully responsible for the safety of the clients and staff within the practice when animals are being treated or handled.
? Understand and comply with your legal obligations in relation to the prescription, safekeeping and supply of Veterinary medicinal products.
? Continually supervise, train and educate the Veterinary Nurses.
? Treat all colleagues and clients with courtesy and respect.
? Ensure the security of the premises when leaving.
? Maintain personal CPD as per RCVS guidelines.

? 7.6 weeks annual leave
? Your birthday as a paid day off

This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week, over 4 days.
The role would be primarily based at the main surgery but may also extend to the branch practice. The rota will include occasional sole-charge and 1 in 5 Saturdays, with no OOH allowing for a great work/life balance.

They have have 5 vets, 15 Nurses, 9 Receptionists and the Practice Director, across 2 sites.


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Dorset
South West
  • Small Animal