Veterinary Surgeon

Job Description

Introduction
Our Client is a charity-owned veterinary hospital in Basildon looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join its experienced and supportive team. The hospital provides essential veterinary care to pets whose owners are experiencing financial hardship, offering a varied caseload and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to patients and their families.

Working Hours / Rota
Both full-time and part-time applications can be considered, with flexible working options available to support individual circumstances. Weekend duties typically amount to approximately nine weekends per year, with additional payment for weekend cover and stand-down time incorporated throughout shifts.

Specific weekday hours have not been provided and can be discussed during the recruitment process.

Role Description
The successful Veterinary Surgeon will manage a busy and varied caseload, making clinical decisions and discussing appropriate treatment options with clients. A key part of the role is tailoring recommendations to balance the clinical needs of each patient with the individual circumstances of their owner.

The hospital encourages collaborative case discussion, knowledge sharing and continuous learning, providing excellent opportunities to develop clinical skills alongside an experienced veterinary team.

Team Size
The Veterinary Surgeon will join an experienced and compassionate multidisciplinary hospital team with a broad range of clinical interests. The team works collaboratively, with regular opportunities to discuss cases, treatment plans and share clinical knowledge. Specific team numbers have not been provided.

Practice Details & Equipment
The modern veterinary hospital is equipped to manage a broad and varied caseload, with separate dog and cat kennelling facilities, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases and extensive orthopaedic equipment.

The hospital has a strong focus on collaborative working and provides an environment where clinicians can access experienced colleagues with a wide range of clinical interests.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a confident and adaptable Veterinary Surgeon who is comfortable managing the variety and challenges associated with a busy hospital caseload. They should be capable of making sound clinical decisions and discussing different treatment options clearly and sensitively with clients.

Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, alongside a collaborative approach and willingness to share knowledge and discuss cases with colleagues. The successful candidate should also be comfortable adapting treatment recommendations to suit both patient needs and client circumstances.

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