Independent Tier 3 Hospital Vet Opportunity, Northwich

Independent Tier 3 Hospital Vet Opportunity, Northwich

J168144_1660266650 Cheshire England £38K - £70K / Year

Opportunity for a small animal Vet to join a growing and proudly independent small animal hospital in Northwich, Cheshire. With no OOHS and generous CPD funding!

We are looking for a small animal Veterinary Surgeon with 2+ years' experience to join a proudly independent, RCVS accredited, tier 3 hospital in the Cheshire area. Situated in North Cheshire with easy access to Manchester and Liverpool, this is an opportunity to join a practice with nurse training and gold cat friendly clinic status. The existing team consists of 7 Veterinary Surgeons including advanced practitioners in Anaesthesia, ECC and Medicine as well as 8 RVNs, 2 SVNs and an experienced team of receptionists. This busy Hospital also has a team of visiting specialists in Orthopaedics, Soft Tissue Surgery, Cardiology and Diagnostic imaging meaning you will experience a variety of interesting cases.

The hospital itself is a large premises with spacious consult rooms and ops theatres, separate cat and dog wards and separate dental and imaging suites. It is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, specialised laparoscopic equipment, in house lab and much more. There is a strong focus on evidence-based decision making, case continuity and encouraging all vets to develop in a supportive environment to make this a successful and enjoyable place to work.
The successful applicant will benefit from an active and varied case-load, great for someone wanting to pursue a certificate in their chosen area. You'll also be offered a package that recognises your hard work and commitment including a competitive salary, a good work life balance. There are no OOHs as the practice now outsources this from a dedicated team, vets do also share inpatient responsibility just 1:8 nights working closely alongside the caring nursing team and also 1:8 weekends with two days off in lieu.

Key Duties

• Proudly independent RCVS accredited tier 3 small animal hospital situated in North Cheshire within an hour of Manchester and Liverpool
• Well-established in the area since 2009
• State-of-the-art facilities including x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, specialised laparoscopic equipment, in house lab and much more.
• Experienced team of 9 veterinary surgeons, many of who either have or are working towards a certificate
• Support from a dedicated team of RVNs and SVNs
• 4- day week
• 1 in 8 Weekends with two days in lieu
• 1 in 8 Nights Inpatient responsibility
• No OOHs

Package and Benefits

• Competitive salary in recognition of experience
• 7 Weeks holiday
• Scheduled admin time
• Staff pet discounts
• Generous CPD allowance and funding toward certificate study
• Professional membership fees paid
• Friendly and supportive working environment

Key Skills, Qualifications and Client Requirements

• You must have the right to work in the UK
• You must be registered with the RCVS to practice in the UK
• Ideally you will have 2 years experience in small animal work (although less will be considered)
• Friendly and proactive attitude and enjoy building relationships with colleagues and clients alike

What Happens Next?

If you are interested in finding out more about this Veterinary Job 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 vets@prospect-health.com or call our Veterinary team on 01423 813453

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