Permanent Veterinary Surgeon

Job descriptionPermanent Veterinary Surgeon - Carlisle, Cumbria Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon? Are you looking for flexible work-life balance? We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal practice in Carlisle, Cumbria for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. This role is full or part time for up to 40 hours per week over 4 or 5 days. The practice can be as flexible as needed with hours to support a healthy work-life balance and other commitments. There will be no weekends, OOH work or on-call duties.Key details Type: Small animalHours: Full or part time, up to 40 hours per week over 4 or 5 daysWeekends: NoneOOH: NoneOn call: NoneComputer system: MerlinConsultations: 15 minutesTeam: 3 vets, 4 RVNs, 2 SVNs, 3 ANAs, and a supportive non-clinical team The role This is a full time role working 40 hours per week over 4/5 days.They offer 15 minute consultationsThe role will invovle a mixture of consultations and surgeries.Flexible working and rota patterns available to accommodate a good work-life balanceThe Vet will be responsible for providing a high standard of veterinary care and customer service.The Vet will be responsible to ensuring that there is excellent communication between themselves and the team and with clients. About them: First opinion small animal practiceThe practice is fully equipped offering a wide range of diagnostics and veterinary services.They have a great local reputation and pride themselves on the communication in terms of client care that they provide.They support and encourage staff development and have two Vets studying towards certificates.They are a nurse training practice.With the various levels of expertise within the practice they can offer a plethora of various cases and ongoing learning and development opportunities. They are able to support certificates.The practice provides a high standard of care and customer service to all its patients and clients. Team culture: They are a fun team who provide a caring, fun and supportive environment to work in.They pride themselves on providing a supportive environment where there is a focus of offering a great work-life balance.They have a supportive and positive culture and no blame culture.The team work together to support one another and enable each other to achieve goals and continue to develop their clinical skills and knowledge.They understand the difficulties that the vet industry can face, and they ensure that each member of staff support each other and strive each day to provide a positive and encouraging work environment. About you This role can be bespoken to the applicant so they would consider experienced Vets or perhaps someone who is returning to Veterinary work after a gap.The Vet will be a team player, with good interpersonal skills and be able to establish strong working relationships.The vet will have excellent communications skills and a compassionate attitude along with excellent client facing skills.The Vet will always maintain a high standard of clinical care and always willing to go that extra mile for patients. Package Salary: Up to £63, pro rata, commensurate to experienceHolidays: 6.6 weeks annual leave, increasing with service and birthday offCPD: Generous allowance of £1, with 40 hours to attendMemberships: RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paidMedical insuranceCertificates supportedWorkplace pensionFamily friendly policiesCompany sick payPay reviewsEmployee wellbeing programmesOngoing learning and development platforms availableCareer progression opportunitiesCycle to work scheme Must haves: RCVS registered and qualified or soon to bePossess the right to work in the United KingdomHave excellent verbal and written communication skills