Permanent Medical/Inpatient Veterinary Surgeon - Wakefield
Type: Small Animal
Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
About the Hospital
- This 24/7 Tier 3 Veterinary Hospital serves as a trusted referral centre across Yorkshire, providing round-the-clock emergency care through a dedicated ECC night team. The hospital offers a wide range of services, including primary care, consultations, preventative healthcare, vaccinations, surgery (routine, non-routine, and laparoscopic), dentistry, and advanced imaging (X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, CT, and visiting MRI).
- In addition to first-opinion services, the hospital also provides middle-tier referrals in soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology, exotics, and dermatology. A state-of-the-art rehabilitation centre is also available, offering physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, and laser therapy.
Team: The team consists of experienced professionals across multiple locations, fostering a supportive environment with regular case discussions and social events. The hospital values clinical excellence, prioritising patient care and well-being. A minimum 15-minute consultation model is in place, and the hospital is proudly recognised as a Cat-Friendly Clinic. Additionally, they are working towards Investors in the Environment Bronze accreditation, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability.
The Role: Permanent Inpatient/Medical Veterinary Surgeon
- A well-established veterinary hospital seeks a dedicated Inpatient/Medical Veterinary Surgeon to join their team.
- This role focuses on inpatient care and medicine, ensuring continuity of care for hospitalised patients.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for patient examinations, treatment planning, and client communication, while also coordinating with colleagues for imaging, investigations, or surgical procedures as required.
The Candidate: This position may be particularly well-suited to a recent graduate with a passion for internal medicine, offering excellent opportunities for professional growth with the support of experienced colleagues. Additionally, the role involves overseeing the handover process to the night team and handling emergency cases when needed.
Hours:
- 3 days per week (7:45 am - 8:15 pm, Monday to Wednesday) plus 1 in 4 weekends.
- A full-time option is also available.
Salary: They are offering a competitive salary of up to £60,000 per annum FTE (dependent on experience)
Benefits Package:
- 5 weeks of annual leave, plus bank holidays and birthday leave
- Paid RCVS & VDS fees
- Fully funded external CPD opportunities
- Access to an extensive online CPD program
- Clear career progression pathways
- Staff discount schemes
- Life assurance
- Enhanced sickness pay
- Enhanced family leave
- E-car salary sacrifice scheme
- Employer-contributed pension scheme
- Wellbeing support, including:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Eyecare voucher scheme
- Free annual flu vaccinations
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Recruitment referral reward scheme
- A dedicated team of Mental Health first-aiders
Why Join This Practice?
- A strong ethos of clinical excellence and patient-first care
- A supportive, team-oriented culture
- Focus on mental health and staff wellbeing, with trained Mental Health First Aiders on-site
- Opportunities for career growth and certificate support in various disciplines
Ref: JN -022025-32577
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