Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Liskeard
Type: Small Animal
Location: Liskeard, Cornwall
Practice Type: Part of a group
Facilities: They have an extensive range of modern equipment including digital and dental X-ray, endoscopy/bronchoscopy, ultrasound, tonometer, slit lamp, diathermy, cutting-edge anaesthetic monitors, plus orthopaedic kit, and they are always open to requests for new equipment to ensure you can follow your interests. They are in the process of upgrading their ultrasound as 2 of their vets share a passion for cardiology
Role: They prioritise a good work-life balance and that includes getting to enjoy your free time in the evenings – that’s why they close the practice at 6 pm! Most nights you’ll be finishing at 5.30 pm as the duty vet starts at 5.15 pm to help close up and take over any inpatient care.
Hours: They are open to full or part-time applications
Weekends: The weekend rota takes place over 2 consecutive weeks; on the first weekend you will just have Saturday morning consults (9 am -12.30 pm), then you’ll be off until 6 am Sunday when you’ll be on-call until Monday at 8.30 am, work until 1 pm and then you’ll be off until Wednesday. The second week you will consult on Saturday morning, then be on-call until 6 am Sunday, plus you’ll get the following Wednesday off.
OOHs: They provide their own OOHs, and it is arranged in 10-week blocks, of which you have 8 weeks with absolutely no duties. During your on-call week, you are also not required to work in the practice during the day. Also, they have a dedicated Wednesday night vet, so you’ll have the whole of Wednesday off.
Duties: They’ll make sure you have plenty of time to catch up on admin and make phone calls, with blocks of time reserved in the day’s diary, and we’ll also ensure you get a proper lunch break each day, with an hour to relax and unwind.
About You: If you’re looking to increase your skills and develop your own niche, they can offer you the supportive environment and guidance needed to flourish. They’re always keen to learn and embrace new skills, which is why they were the first practice in Cornwall to start using laparoscopy about 5 years ago. Currently, 75% of the spays they perform are laparoscopic and they also have patients referred from neighboring practices.
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum depending on experience
Benefits:
- 6.8 weeks holiday including bank holidays
- Generous basic CPD allowance of £1750, with certificates supported and funded
- Professional fees for RCVS, Veterinary Defence Society, plus one other paid for
- Visas sponsored
- Health shield cash plan
- Reduced rate on private health care
- Cycle to work scheme
- Company pension
- And more!
Ref: JN -092024-31973
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