Job Description

Veterinary Surgeon Lancashire Salary: £40,000.00-£65,000.00 depending on experience J71641LT Overview: • Varied caseload • Fantastic facilities • Salary up to £65,000 Purosearch are looking for an enthusiastic veterinary surgeon to become part of newly established yet very busy, truly independent, first opinion small animal veterinary practice on a full-time basis. Would Also consider new graduates. The practice is a family run, independent vets situated not far from Lancashire. The Grade II listed building has been renovated into a purpose-built clinic with modern facilities. Since opening, the practice has gone from strength to strength and now requires an additional vet to grow the practice and help it flourish. They are currently a team of 1 vet, 3 RVN's, 2 student RVN's and 2 receptionists. The practice has all the modern diagnostic equipment expected of a first opinion practice including ultrasound, digital X-ray, dental machine, flexible endoscope, and Class IV laser therapy machine. Their in-house lab uses IDEXX biochemistry, haematology, and snap test machines. The practice consists of 2 consult rooms, 2 theatres, a prep room, kennel room, a large waiting room, nurses’ station, and reception. They have recently opened a hospital ward for their in-patients in the adjacent building. This has a separated isolation ward, main kennel area with separate dog and cat kennels, a treatment room (ideal for rehabilitation such as laser therapy) and over-night accommodation. The nursing team will be responsible for the in-patient care, over seen by their head vet, therefore you will not be required to work in the hospital although it is encouraged that you do! The ideal candidate would: • Have 1-2 years experience in general practice • Be confident with sole charge • Have the ability to perform all routine surgeries confidently • Have client relationship as one of the main priorities • Be enthusiastic, have ideas on how to grow the practice, be willing to work with the nurses to develop the practice • Work well within a small and close team The package: • 4 day working week (Monday to Friday 09:00 to 18:30) • Share of out of hours rota - weekend only - emergencies only i.e. no consults, only need to be at practice when called and if deemed necessary. • Sole charge • Varied caseload • Opportunity to follow cases through from admit to discharge • CPD encouraged and funded • Further certificates encouraged and funded • RCVS, BVA and VDS fees paid • Salary based upon experience • Loyalty bonus • Company pension • Employee discount • Sick pay Schedule: • 10 hour shift Experience: • Veterinary experience: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: • RCVS (required) If you would like to hear more about this fantastic opportunity please contact Lily Thorpe on 01904 570056. Alternatively, you can send your up-to-date CV to l.thorpe@purosearch.com To view all our vacancies, please visit www.purovets.com And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.#