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Fantastic Opportunity for a Vet to Specialise in Dentistry

  • Location

    Leeds

  • Sector:

    Veterinary Surgeon

  • Job type:

    Permanent Full-Time

  • Start date:

    ASAP

  • End date:

    NA

  • Salary:

    Up to £70,000 p/a (DOE)

  • Contact:

    Holly Walsh

  • Contact email:

    info@recruit4vets.co.uk

  • Job ref:

    JN -022025-32629

  • Published:

    29 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-06-15

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon with a keen interest in dentistry to lead and develop a dedicated dental service within a well-established veterinary hospital.

Type: Small animal

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire

Practice: This group veterinary practice, with over 40 years of experience, offers comprehensive pet care across six locations in West Yorkshire, including a 24-hour hospital. Their team of skilled veterinarians and support staff provide a range of services such as consultations, vaccinations, microchipping, dental care, and weight management. They also offer advanced procedures like laparoscopic surgery and laser therapy. 

Hours: Full-time

  • 4-day week
  • 1:4 weekends with an extra day off following
  • No out-of-hours commitments

Duties:

  • This role will promote high-quality dental care, support the professional growth of veterinary nurses and fellow vets, and enhance client education in this specialized area.
  • The position also offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of an evolving dental referral service.
  • With a strong emphasis on professional development, further education, and certification in this field are fully supported.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the promotion of dental care and education within the practice.
  • Provide mentorship and support to veterinary nurses and other vets.
  • Perform high-quality dental procedures to an advanced standard.
  • Assist in the growth and development of a dental referral service.
  • Enhance client education on the importance of dental health.

Benefits Package:

  • Up to £70,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
  • 5 weeks of annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday leave.
  • RCVS & VDS fees covered.
  • Generous CPD allowance, including 4 CPD days per year and access to a structured CPD program (certificate-level CPD included).
  • Career progression opportunities.
  • Access to extensive online CPD resources.
  • Staff discount schemes.
  • Life assurance and enhanced sickness pay.
  • Enhanced equal family leave policies.
  • E-car salary sacrifice scheme.
  • Wellbeing support, including:
    • Employee assistance program
    • Eyecare voucher scheme
    • Free annual flu jab
    • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Recruitment referral rewards
  • This employer is committed to supporting the well-being of all team members, offering access to trained Mental Health First Aiders and a confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

Ref: JN -022025-32629

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