Permanent Veterinary Surgeon Holyhead, Wales
Job description
Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Holyhead, Anglesey Type: Small Animal Location: Holyhead, Anglesey Practice Type: Part of a group - They have a loyal client base. They see lots of dogs, cats, and exotics. Once a week they run a one-hour RSPCA clinic on behalf of the local RSPCA branch. Facilities: Their equipment is extensive and includes a modern IDEXX in-house laboratory (catalyst and procyte), digital AGFA CR X-ray, video endoscope and bronchoscope, colour Doppler ultrasound with ECG, tonopen, slit lamp - all of these would allow candidates to work up cases fully in-house.
Services: They have a varied workload that ranges from the standard (e.g. vaccinations, microchipping, neutering, dentals, in-house laboratory, X-ray interpretation of pet passports, pregnancy diagnosis with ultrasound, hip and elbow scoring, PAT dog assessments), to more specialist services and treatments, such as chemotherapy, echocardiograms, ECG, video endoscope and bronchoscope for non-invasive investigations and advanced surgeries. Team: They are seeking to add a 4th vet to their team. They have four lovely nurses and a practice manager.
Their clinical director holds a PGCert SAS and frequently undertakes advanced soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures and is happy to pass on his knowledge. Role: They are looking for a full-time permanent Veterinary Surgeon (though they would consider part-time) who is keen to work up cases with good case continuity and support as required, provides excellent client care, and has good communication skills. Hours: 4 days of work full-time (9 am-6.30 pm) plus a share in Saturday rota (currently 1 in 4) and a share in the weekend and evening in-patient rota. OOHS: Their emergency out of hours is undertaken by VetsNow, though they continue to look after in-patients.
Skills: The ideal candidate should be keen to get to the bottom of conditions, provides excellent client care, and has good communication skills. The successful candidate should consider CPD essential to their role and should be keen to update their knowledge and skills regularly. Applicant Requirements: They are looking for a veterinary surgeon who is in good standing with the RCVS and comfortable with routine consults and routine neutering and dental surgery. The candidate should have excellent communication skills, should be able to write clear and concise clinical notes, should be computer literate, committed to collegiality, and should have good time management skills.
The individual should be proactive in their learning and keen to develop their knowledge and practical and intellectual skills through CPD. Given Their location near the beach and in short driving distance to the Snowdonia Mountain range, this position might be particularly interesting to candidates with an interest in water sports, rock climbing, hiking, riding, etc. Salary: Up to £60,000 p/a (DOE) Benefits (subject to pro rata): Work-life balance • 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays • Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service • Your birthday as a paid day off Wellbeing • 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 Development • up to £1250 CPD allowance with up to 40 hours paid pro-rata • Certificate support • Learning and development opportunities via theGroup Academy • Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider • All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding • All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund • Infection Prevention and Control Programme • Quality Improvement Programme Professional Memberships • BVA membership • VDS cover • RCVS fees Additional • Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers • Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer • Discounted staff pet care Ref: JN -092022-26360
