Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Open to Mentorship (VetGDP)

Overall, we have a superb team of nurses including 16 RVNS, many of whom have additional post grad qualifications. We also benefit from dedicated receptionist support, many of whom hold BVRA and customer service qualifications. Our Surgical Director is an Advanced Practitioner in Surgery, with a certificate in imaging also. We benefit from a visiting Advanced Practitioner in Cardiology who also holds a certificate in medicine. Amongst our team of vets, we also have Cert's in Imaging and Medicine, with several others working towards certificates at present. We have highly motivated clients, and a claim direct facility is commonly used, supporting access to healthcare for all.

About the team:

Our leadership team consists of our Surgical Director Vet, a Practice Director, Practice Manager, two a Senior Hospital Vet, two Head Nurses, and a Head Receptionist. We listen, we're proactive, we're kind, and we look to constantly improve for the benefit of our team, our patients, and our clients.

Hours:

Our standard rota benefits from a four-day working week, with 1:4 weekends (based at our main Hospital). Shift times for this role during the week would be 9am-7pm, with an hour for dinner. The last half hour of the day is appointment free, designated for client call back time, to report labs or follow up on cases etc. Holidays include 5 weeks standard holiday plus bank holiday entitlement, plus an additional buy and sell scheme. Whilst we do require Bank Holiday cover throughout the year, this is shared equally amongst the team and we fully close the practice on Christmas Day allowing everyone to enjoy the day with their family.

We are looking to recruit a permanent Senior Veterinary Surgeon to join our team based at Castleford. This role would suit an experienced Vet, looking to take the next step in their career. An ability to work up and follow through cases, work sole charge and be a keen Surgeon, are all essential to this role. An ability to train others, lead by example, provide mentorship and support, and provide constructive, at-the-time feedback are also required. An ability to communicate effectively with a diverse team and maintain a positive work-based culture are essential for this role. Ideally enrolled on the VetGDP Programme, or willing to complete the Senior Veterinary Surgeon will support a new graduate Vet to work alongside them for next year's intake.

The practice is well equipped benefitting from digital X-ray, ultrasound, (S6 from IMV), IM3 dental machine, tonopen and Abaxis biochemistry and haematology machines. If a candidate is wanting additional equipment to develop a new service/ skill or standard, we're more than happy to discuss. Endoscopy, multiparameter monitoring, Bair hugger, and ventilator available at our Brindley Way Hospital. Full overnight support provided at the Brindley Way for critical/complex cases requiring 24/7 nursing., Simply Vets - the recruitment team who care

Here at Simply Vets, our mission is to keep the vets and nurses in the profession and keep them happy. We are vet and nurse led so we understand. We also know that it's not just about the clinical skills, it's how you are going to get along with the rest of the team. That's why we offer a free Talent Dynamics personality test so that you can find out more about yourself and what role you play in a team. Talent Dynamics Profile Test | Welcome (tdprofiletest.com). A talent Dynamic report helps give you a clearer direction on what path to follow in your new job and for the future.

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We have a fantastic reach and network of Veterinary professionals through our Webinar Vet global community and Simply Vets registered Candidates. As we are a sister company to The Webinar Vet , if we successfully place you in a practice, we also include you a Free 1-year unlimited membership for The Webinar Vet worth Vet CPD Webinars | Veterinary Videos & Podcasts | The Webinar Vet.

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A vehicle can be provided as part of a package. CPD allowance of £1750 per annum (higher if Advanced Practitioner) and VDS and RCVS retention fees funded. Professional membership of choice. Staff discount scheme, Pension and Healthshield available. Enhanced sick pay, enhanced parental leave and cycle to work scheme. We run a journal club, a Google classroom with Vet and nurse streams, plus a WhatsApp Vet group for clinical chatter.

Part time applicants are also welcome, and we are happy to discuss different working patterns.

Post graduate certificates in all disciplines are welcome and there is the opportunity to undertake funded certification for those who are interested.

Salary depending on experience starting 50k- 70k plus DOE, additional certificates/experience/OV etc negotiate higher end salary bracket.