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SMALL ANIMAL VETERINARY SURGEON

 

Independent practice—Abergavenny, Wales

Salary —34—50k pa

Job Ref—6027

 

We are an independently owned first-opinion Small Animal practice catering to a varied client base in Abergavenny and Ebbw Vale, South Wales. We are currently composed of 3 FTE Vets, 4.5 nurses, 1 kennel assistant, 3 receptionists and 2 office staff. However, we are looking to increase to 4 vets and 5.5 nurses.

We are a VN Training Practice, and an RCVS Accredited General Practice. We share on-call duties with a neighbouring practice.

 

Both of our sites are fully equipped surgeries and have  digital Xrays, ultrasound scanners, in-house Biochemistry and  Haematology, and theatres equipped with Humphrey ADE circuits.

 

 

VETERINARY SURGEON – FULL TIME OR PART TIME CONSIDERED

Colleague required for 30-40 hours per week, and participation in the OOH rota.

At least 2 years experience required – needs to be comfortable with sole charge and with on-call. Every day includes consulting and operating. The current OOH rota consists of 1 in 6 weeknights on call, and another 1 in 6 in-patient duties. Weekend work consists of 1 Saturday and 1 Sunday in every 9-week block (not in the same weekend) . This is likely to reduce once we take on a further vet.

Salary appropriate for level of experience, £34,000 – £50,000.

Pension at 6.5% of salary.

RCVS, VDS and BSAVA/equivalent  membership fees paid.

£1000-£1500 CPD allowance.

4 weeks holiday per year.  Must work 1 in 6 Bank Holidays. .

Please email applications to :         

Kathryn@fortis-vets.com