Consult Only Veterinary Surgeon

Job Description

Introduction
Our Client is an independently owned hospital and operates as a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC). They are seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join the friendly team at their Ashton Hospital as a dedicated Consulting Vet. The organisation is committed to providing accessible, affordable, high-quality veterinary care, offering free daytime consultations and transparent pricing to remove financial barriers for pet owners while maintaining exceptional clinical standards.

Working Hours / Rota
This position is available on either a full-time or part-time basis. Full-time hours are 40 hours per week over a four-day week, with participation in a 2 in 9 weekend rota. Applications from candidates seeking part-time hours are also welcomed.

Role Description
This role focuses primarily on consultations, providing an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys client interaction and managing a varied first opinion caseload. The successful candidate will work with a diverse range of medical cases, predominantly involving sick and injured pets, delivering high standards of clinical care while building strong relationships with clients.

Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will contribute to the practice’s commitment to providing affordable veterinary care while benefiting from ongoing professional development in a collaborative environment with minimal hierarchy.

Team Size
The successful candidate will join a supportive multidisciplinary team where collaboration, knowledge sharing and clinical excellence are encouraged. Every member of the team is valued, creating an inclusive working environment that supports both personal and professional development.

Practice Details
The Hospital is an independently owned, not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) dedicated to making veterinary care accessible and affordable. Through free consultations, transparent pricing and a strong social mission, the organisation aims to ensure that more pets receive the treatment they need regardless of their owners’ financial circumstances.

The practice manages a varied first opinion caseload, primarily involving sick and injured pets, providing Veterinary Surgeons with rewarding clinical work while maintaining a strong focus on patient welfare and clinical excellence.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a compassionate Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys consulting and delivering exceptional first opinion care. They will possess excellent communication skills, thrive in a collaborative environment and be committed to providing outstanding service to both patients and clients.

Applicants should share the organisation’s mission of making veterinary treatment accessible and affordable while embracing a culture of teamwork, continuous learning and clinical excellence.

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