Registered Veterinary Surgeon - Maldon - Sanctuary Personal

Overview

Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Surgeon seeking a fulfilling career opportunity? Sanctuary Personnel is excited to present a permanent Registered Veterinary Surgeon position with one of the UK's largest veterinary retailers based in Maldon.

Summary

You will be joining a team that consists of five experienced and approachable Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs), one student RVN, two Veterinary Care Assistants (VCAs), five receptionists, and 2.5 veterinary surgeons, including a Year 2 graduate.

We collaborate closely with a visiting small animal surgery certificate holder, who specialises in areas such as orthopaedics, allowing us to manage a wide variety of cases in-house. We encourage clinical independence within your caseload and foster a supportive, team-oriented environment. Regular clinical meetings and in-house Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions ensure we maintain high standards of care and communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and management of a wide variety of cases in-house, with clinical independence within your caseload.
• Collaborate with a team including RVNs, VCAs, receptionists, and other veterinary surgeons, and participate in regular clinical meetings and in-house CPD sessions.
• Work with visiting specialists in orthopaedics to support patient care.

Qualifications

• Degree in Veterinary Medicine from a recognised university
• Membership in the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)
• Previous experience as a veterinary surgeon is highly desirable
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary best practices and medical regulations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact positively with clients and their pets
• Ability to handle a variety of animals safely and effectively
• Willingness to continually upgrade knowledge and skills in veterinary medicine

Benefits

• Attractive salary (dependent on experience/full-time equivalent)
• 224 hours annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays, based on a 40-hour week). Increasing to 264 hours after 2 years' service
• Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day
• PAH store staff discount, Vets4Pets staff discount, staff reward scheme

Application

If you are ready to embark on a rewarding journey with us, apply now! Join a team that values your skills, passion, and commitment to providing top-notch veterinary care.