Permanent Veterinary Referral Clinician - Ophthalmology - South Devon
Type: Small Animal
Location: South Devon
Practice: Part of a group
Facilities: The practice is exceptionally well-equipped with a full range of surgical and specialist Ophthalmology equipment in a dedicated Ophthalmology theatre including slit lamps, AMO Whitestar Phaco, tonometers, operating microscope, Fundus camera, indirect Ophthalmoscopes, and high-resolution ocular ultrasound.
In addition to this, they have an onsite CT scanner, digital X-ray, a range of videoscopes & fibre bronchoscope, rigid endoscopes, laparoscopy & thoracoscopy equipment, multiple capnographs & multiparameter monitors & ultrasound.
Role: They are ideally looking for a Vet with plenty of Ophthalmology experience and drive who would be keen to get involved in practice development, whilst providing superb patient and client care.
Duties:
- You will be an integral member of their small but passionate Ophthalmology team and will be working closely with their highly experienced Diplomat ECVO Ophthalmologist to deliver a first-class service.
- You will be aided in clinical expertise and surgical skills so that you will be able to manage the most difficult cases.
- Confidence to shape your own caseload and offer guidance & development to other members of the clinical team, whilst working closely with the Practice Director to promote clinical best practice across all our sites is desirable.
Hours: Full or Part-time.
Applicant Requirements:
- A positive and confident outlook.
- Resilience with an ability to stay focused, despite the odd setback and challenge.
- A friendly and compassionate approach.
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Well-developed people skills and can recognise who needs what and when.
- Membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons or be eligible for membership.
- A UK recognised veterinary qualification and clinical experience as a First Opinion Veterinary Surgeon.
- They would be particularly keen to hear from you if you are an Advanced Practitioner or training towards that qualification.
Salary: In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:
- 6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Your birthday as a paid day off
- 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
- Generous CPD allowance
- Certificate Support
- Learning and development opportunities
- Access to Vetlexicon
- 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
- BVA membership
- VDS cover
- RCVS fees
- £5000 relocation allowance
- Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
- Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
- Discounted staff pet care
Ref: JN -052024-31272
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