JOB-20241107-9a38cbc5
Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Surgeon seeking a fulfilling career opportunity? Sanctuary Personnel is excited to present a fantastic permanent Registered Veterinary Surgeon position with one of the UK's largest veterinary retailers based in Leeds. This role is primarily a full-time day vet position, which should interest candidates with existing UK work experience, looking to combine their standard general practice/first-opinion care, with on-site hospitalisation, referral and its advanced Certificate holder veterinary support.
The salary for this role is dependant on experience.
The team: There are 70 members of our team, which include 13 day and 3-night vets, day and night nurse teams and supporting day and night VCAs.
Hours: This is reflected by the 35hr Mon-Fr, 4-day week) rota:
- 1x general surgery shift
- 1x consulting shift (sick pet, 30min consults as standard)
- 2x 3pm-10pm Evening Inpatient and ECC shift
Also includes 1 in 4 weekend ECC shift (sat and sun, no sole charge)
You will be expected to deliver during their evening inpatient/ECC shifts:
- Oesophageal tube placements
- Seldinger Chest Drain placements
- Silicone Abdominal Peritoneal Drains
- Pig tail urinary catheters
- TFAST AFAST
- Endoscoscopy
- Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
- Urinary Catheterisation
On evening inpatient/ECC shifts, the candidate would also regularly perform: caesareans, pyometra, exploratory laparotomy with enterotomy and enterectomy. On the medicine side we see many Addisonian, Ketoacidotic diabetic cases and sever pancreatitis cases.
What we're looking for from Veterinary Surgeon applicants:
- 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
- Be a dynamic and proactive Veterinary Surgeon with solid medical and surgical skills
- Experience in ECC is preferred.
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.
