Veterinary Surgeon
Job Location:
Dorchester - UK
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Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experiencedVeterinary Surgeonto join our friendly and experienced team atMedivetDorchester 24 Hour a recently refurbished multi-disciplinary hospitallocatedjust a short drive from the stunning Jurassic Coast.
Dorchester 24 Hour has a strong regional presence providing the out-of-hours care for fiveMedivetbranches and seven non-Medivetpracticeswhich gives scope for a wide range of clinical cases. You will be working within a highly skilled and supportive team which includes certificate holders incardiologydiagnostic imaging internal medicine dermatology and emergency and critical care. This creates an excellent environment for professional development collaboration and learning and providingall round care for our patients from first opinion work to more advanced and challenging cases.
Our hospital is fully equipped to deliver exceptional patient care with facilities including:
CT scanner (supporting internal and outpatient referrals)
Laparscopicsurgery
Digital x-ray and ultrasound
Dental X-ray
Endoscopy
Two sterile surgical suites
Dedicated in-house laboratory
Hydrotherapy unit (staffed two days per week)
Peripatetic physiotherapist
Isolation facilities
Separate dog and cat wards with ISFM Silver Cat Friendly status
24/7 care supported by an ECC-certified night vet andexperiencednursing team
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident veterinary surgeon witha general practitioner skills but with strong surgical skills and a keen in interest in advancing their professional abilities. As the out-of-hours provider and hospital in the areaweremaincommitted to providing excellent first opinion client care and therefore the role will also involve routine consultations and varied inpatient care.
Candidates should have at least 2 years proven UK experience to thrive inthisbusy forward-thinking hospital environment while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of the Dorset coast.As primarily a first opinionpracticethe successfulcandidatemust alsobe keento provide excellentclient care bothin the consult room and in managing medical and surgical cases but witha strong teamto lean on canfeel supported with more complex and challenging cases.
This role is full time with the option for part-time workinganaverageof39 hours per week with 1 in 6 weekendsincluded within this rota which are a core feature of this roleas we firmly believe in fairness across the team.
If you are passionate about high-quality veterinary care and want to be part of a dynamic high-performing team we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please contact for a friendlyinitialconversation.
Your career means more than a rota and a job title thats why we offer:
Health and wellbeing
- Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one
- 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
- Life Assurance 3 x salary
Annual leave
- 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service
- Extra Day for You a paid day off just for you
Learning and development
- 1500 CPD allowance (pro-rata) plus 3 days paid leave per year
- Access to Clinical Communities internal CPD and our 24-hour hospitals
- Funded certificates and internal career pathways
Additional support
- RCVS VDS and BVA fees paid
- Relocation support and Visa sponsorship available
- Sabbatical options based on length of service
Lifestyle
- Cycle to Work
- Season Ticket loans
- Discounts on Medivet products and services
About you
Youre a qualified MRCVS with a passion for clinical excellence and client care. Youre a team player who wants to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you.
What youll be doing
Typically in this role youll:
- Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients in consults and surgery to the highest standards of regulatory practice and operational compliance
- Develop tailored treatment plans with clients
- Work collaboratively within a supportive team
- Share your skills and support our Medivet communities development
Required Experience:
IC
