Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Cheshire
Job Title: Permanent Veterinary Surgeon
Type: Small Animal
Location: Winsford, Cheshire
Practice Type: Part of a group
Team: You will be joining a team of 4 vets, 9 Nursing / Auxiliary staff, and 3 Receptionists
Equipment and services include:
Large spacious waiting room
3 consulting rooms
Extensive In-House Blood Testing
Urinanalysis
Dentals
Digital X-Ray
Digital Ultrasonography
ECG Machine
Separate Dog, Cat, and Isolation Wards
Routine Neutering
Dedicated Large Theatre with Advanced Gaseous Anaesthetic Systems
Soft Tissue Surgery
Role: This is a great opportunity to join a team of experienced Vets, Nurses, and Receptionists where their aim is to treat patients as though they were their own animals and to treat clients in the way they would wish to be dealt with themselves.
Hours: Full-time role with a 37.5-hour week worked over 4 longer days
Weekend/OOHs: 1:6 Saturday mornings. 1:8 Sundays and up to 2 Bank Holidays per year at the Hospital
General Duties:
Ensure familiarity and adherence to the RCVS Code of Professional Conduct
Ensure that your registration with the RCVS remains up to date
Ensure that your duties are carried out to the highest standard, and support the Branch Manager with the smooth and efficient running of the practice
Ensure that your areas of personal responsibility are carried out to the highest standard and with the commitment required to carry them out effectively.
Assist the Veterinary Surgeons, in line with the code of professional conduct and schedule 3
Support any nursing assistants and/or student veterinary nurses in all aspects of nursing care (a prior Clinical Coaching certificate would be advantageous, however, if not held already a willingness to train would be required).
Maintain a cleaning regime within the practice to ensure high standards are maintained throughout
Ensure that all areas of your Veterinary Nursing role are completed correctly and efficiently following all guidelines
Performance of reception duties when required and dealing with clients when admitting and discharging patients
Carry out Nurse clinics and Nurse appointments
Advise clients on general pet healthcare
Assist in the maintenance of good stock control in all areas of the practice
Ensure that documentation and patient records are maintained and medications are correctly supplied to patients
Complete the equivalent of 2 days of continuing professional development (CPD) each year, on topics discussed and agreed with your Branch Manager. CPD must be recorded in line with RCVS requirements and a copy kept at the practice for regular audit.
Reflect on your own performance, strengths, and weaknesses and develop yourself to maintain competence in all aspects of your role.
Salary: The salary guide for an experienced nurse is £26,325 rising to £33,150 pa
Benefits:
Twice a year discretionary bonus scheme
30 days holiday pa (including Bank Holidays) opportunity to buy or sell extra days (FTE)
Healthshield benefits (money back towards general wellbeing costs)
Fun social events
Dedicated Reception team so you can focus on nursing duties
CPD 3 days / £600 pa plus potential for extra qualifications (FTE)
Clinical Coaching opportunities
No OOH cover (they have a dedicated night team)
Ref:JN -092023-29636
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