Small Animal Vet, Berkshire. Ref: 1528767
3 weeks ago 
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Company
Virgo Recruitment Ltd
Contact
Emma Thatcher
Windsor, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Our client is currently on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated Small Animal Veterinarian to join their thriving veterinary practice. We are seeking a professional who is committed to providing outstanding medical care to a variety of small animal patients.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Conduct thorough consultations and administer medical treatments to animals.
- Perform surgical operations, including neutering, spaying, and general surgery.
- Provide emergency and out-of-hours veterinary support on a rotational basis.
- Maintain accurate clinical notes and ensure clients are regularly informed about their pets' treatment progress and any laboratory results.
- Guarantee regular and consistent professional attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance.
- Adhere strictly to health and safety policies and procedures.
- Promote practice's special offers, nurse clinics, and other relevant news to clients whenever feasible.
- Supervise support staff and provide guidance and direction as necessary.
- Sustain a continued commercial awareness and manage client expectations with comprehensible estimates and steady updates.
- Forge and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and the general public.
- Address general client enquiries and support other staff in customer service roles.
- Pursue continuous professional development as required by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) guidelines.
- Carry out other occasional tasks as directed by the practice manager or practice principal.
Hours of Work:
- Weekly rotas provided in advance.
- Typical start time is 8:30 am or 8:00 am when on surgical operations duty.
- Finish times range between 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm on standard days.
- Weekly on-call shift until 9 pm, with a 1 pm start on those days.
- Four-day workweek with one full day off if not following a weekend.
- Shared weekend rota with 1 full weekend in 5; consults on Saturday and Sunday morning and on-call until 5 pm.
- Days off on Monday and Friday following a duty weekend.
Other Requirements:
- Posession of a full driving license and personal car, insured for business use.
- Residency within a reasonable commuting distance from the practice.
Key Contacts:
- Internal: Practice Principal, Practice Manager, Veterinary Staff, Nursing Staff, Reception and Administration Staff.
- External: Clients.
Essential Role Related Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:
- Membership with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
- Post-qualification experience in small animal practice.
- Occasional experience with large animals is advantageous.
- Strong communication capabilities, both verbal and written.
- Computer proficiency.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- A customer/client-focused mindset.
- Ability to perform efficiently under pressure.
- Self-motivated with the capacity to work independently.
- A positive and enthusiastic approach to work.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- A valid driving license is necessary.
**Benefits:**
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Access to private healthcare.
- RCVS and British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) membership fees covered.
- Veterinary Defence Society (VDS) cover.
- Continual professional development (CPD) financed, plus additional time off as required.
- 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays or time off in lieu for bank holidays worked.
- Significantly discounted rates within the staff pet scheme.
- Availability of free parking.
Our client is eager to welcome a new member to their team, one who shares their commitment to exceptional animal care and client service. If you are ready to take on this rewarding and dynamic role, we would love to hear from you.
Tel: 44(0) 1633 524956
Address:
Windsor, Berkshire, United Kingdom