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Exotics Vet

Employer
Scarsdale Vets - Pride Referral
Location
Derby, Derbyshire
Closing date
13 Jul 2022

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Category
Exotic / Zoo animal
Sector
Practice
Role
Veterinary Surgeon
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full-time

The Role

Pride Veterinary Centre has an exciting opportunity for an Exotics Vet to join their team, where you will spend your day between three main areas. In the Consulting Room, you will be dealing directly with clients and interacting with the other vet teams. In Wards, you will manage the care of inpatients, communicating with owners, generating plans for diagnosis and treatment, and carrying out procedures on your cases.
In Prep and Theatre, you will carry out procedures such as dentals and imaging, while in theatre you perform a variety of surgical operations. 

There are endless opportunities for you to expand your knowledge and improve your skills by working closely with an Exotic double diplomate (ECZM-SM and ABVP-ECM). You will be able to work efficiently alongside other members of the Referral Team, understanding the time constraints and fast pace of a busy private small animal hospital. 

Whilst the role is primarily focused on exotics, you may be required on occasion to support our small animal team. This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week. You will take part in our exotics weekend rota, with two lieu days the week after.

About Us

We are the largest provider of veterinary care in the East Midlands.
The hospital is based at Pride Park in Derby and is home to a busy first opinion practice, a multidisciplinary referral service and an out-of-hours service.

About the Team and Culture

The Exotic Pets and Zoological Medicine department at Pride Veterinary Centre is currently comprised of one clinician [a double diplomate (ECZM-SM and ABVP-ECM)], 2 First Opinion Exotic Vets and 2 Exotic Nurses (soon to be 3 Exotic Nurses). We are now looking to recruit a new exotic vet.

Our current caseload for Exotic Pets and Zoological Medicine varies between 20 and 25 new cases a week, between 1st Opinion, 2nd Opinion and Referral Cases. We are seeing approximately 50% small mammals, 25% reptiles, 20% avian, and 5% zoological and wildlife species. The service works alongside various disciplines: internal medicine, surgery, neurology, anaesthesia, ophthalmology, dermatology, imaging, oncology and cardiology.

Applicant Requirements

Required skills and experience: 

  1. Experienced in exotic animal work (ideally a minimum of 2 years exotic/mix animal practice)
  2. Good communication skills, punctuality, ability to work and think clearly under pressure, good interpersonal and enthusiasm for exotic pets and zoological medicine
  3. Be able to work efficiently, understanding the time constraints and fast pace of a busy private small animal hospital
  4. Ability to make decisions, prioritise and delegate
  5. Commitment to continuous development
  6. Be a member of the RCVS
  7. Good English language, both verbal and written

It would be beneficial to have a Certificate/Exotics Internship or a desire to enrol.

Benefits - Subject to Pro Rata:

  • Enhanced holiday entitlement and increasing holiday based on length of service
  • CPD paid days and allowance
  • L&D opportunities through the IVC Evidensia Academy
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • BVA Membership paid
  • VDS cover
  • Birthday leave
  • Discounted veterinary fees
  • Various discounts including retail & gym memberships
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Service-related company sick pay
  • Sponsorship for overseas employees
  • Initiatives focused on employee well-being
  • Relocation packages
  • Career progression opportunities

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch. Please quote BH6084 when applying for this role.

To apply, please email your CV to Thomas at thomas.edmondson@ivcevidensia.com via the apply button or call 07977242625 for more information.

 

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