Small Animal Vet Role, Cheshire

J146698_1726881304 Cheshire England Negotiable

Exciting opportunity for a small animal vet to join a progressive and well established 2-site practice in the Cheshire area.

An exciting opportunity for a small animal vet to join a progressive and forward-thinking first opinion practice in the Cheshire area (just south of Manchester) has come up. This two-site multi vet practice is looking for a veterinary surgeon with ideally 12 months experience in small animal work, to join their growing and dedicated team. Established over 20 years ago, this modern, air-conditioned and well-equipped practice has grown to a team of 27, including 7 vets (soon to be 8) plus a friendly team of nurses, animal care assistants, receptionists and practice manager. They have a good amount of insured clients allowing for cases to be worked thoroughly. Facilities include X-ray, Ultrasound, ECG, in house lab, orthopaedic and soft tissue surgical equipment and much more, allowing you to provide the highest level of care and the best outcome for your patients. The practice has their own on-site 24 hour emergency service available throughout the week; as well as providing continuing care for their hospitalised patients throughout the weekend. For you the vet, this means case continuity and knowing that your patient is in safe hands.

The successful applicant will benefit from an excellent work-life balance with a 4-day week, no OOH and a 1-in-5 weekend rota, allowing you to enjoy the surround areas of Cheshire. This is also the perfect opportunity for someone looking for career progression, with certificate study encouraged and funded and a varied caseload to enable this. If you are interested in this position, simply apply below or contact us for more information.

Key Duties

• Independent practice 1st opinion small animal practice with 2 sites around Knutsford
• Established over 20 years ago
• Modern and up to date facilities including X-ray, Ultrasound, ECG, In house lab, orthopaedic and soft tissue surgical equipment and much more
• Busy practice with an active caseload and high number of insured clients
• 23 members of staff including 7 vets (soon to be 8), nurses, receptionists, and practice manager
• 4-day week - 8:30am - 6pm
• 1:5 Saturday/Sunday: 9am-12pm
• No OOH

Package and Benefits

• Salary based on experience
• Generous holiday allowance plus your birthday off
• CPD and certificate study funded and encouraged
• VDS cover

Key Skills, Qualifications and Client Requirements

• You must be registered with the RCVS to practice in the UK
• You must have the right to work in the UK
• Ideally you will have 12 months experience in small animal work
• You must have a friendly and proactive attitude and enjoy building close relationships with colleagues and clients

What Happens Next?

If you are interested in finding out more about this role, please click the 'Apply' button. On submission of the job application form, an email alert is sent to the specialist consultant handling this role to register your interest.

All dialogue with us is in the strictest of confidence, without any obligation and we will NOT send your details to the relevant practice without your consent.

Alternatively, to find out more about this role or any other roles that maybe relevant, you can email us at [email protected] or call our Veterinary team on 01423 813453.

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