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Pay: £35,000.00-£43,000.00 per year

Job description:

PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME VETERINARY SURGEON

Black Rock Vets Small Animal Veterinary Practice - Burnham-on-Sea, TA8 1AL

Here at Black Rock Vets, we have a great opportunity for a newly graduated/experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our well-established family-run small animal veterinary practice. We value a healthy work-life balance and appreciate this is not always possible in the veterinary world, however we create flexible rota patterns, allowing that important 'down-time' or family time. We ensure we are well-staffed to provide the time necessary to train and develop new team members until they are confident in all areas. We are well equipped with digital X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, in-house lab and laser. We are a RCVS accredited practice with a silver Rabbit Friendly Award (RWAF) and a gold Cat Friendly Clinic. We are truly a family and we value all of our staff!

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Veterinary Surgeon to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for animal care and welfare, demonstrating both technical proficiency and compassion in their practice. This role involves diagnosing and treating a variety of animal health issues, performing surgical procedures, and providing guidance to pet owners on the best practices for their animals' health.

Duties

Conduct thorough examinations of animals to assess their health and diagnose conditions.

Perform surgical procedures, including routine spays, neuters, and more complex surgeries as required.

Administer anaesthesia and monitor patients during surgical procedures to ensure their safety and comfort.

Interpret laboratory results and utilise diagnostic imaging to inform treatment plans.

Provide post-operative care and follow-up consultations to ensure successful recovery.

Educate pet owners on preventative care, nutrition, and behaviour management.

Maintain accurate medical records for all patients treated in accordance with veterinary regulations.

Collaborate with nurses and support staff to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

A recognised veterinary degree (BVSc or equivalent) with current registration with the relevant veterinary regulatory body.

Proven experience in a clinical setting, particularly in surgery and emergency care is highly desirable.

Knowledge of laboratory procedures and diagnostics related to veterinary medicine.

Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with pet owners and team members.

Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.

A compassionate approach towards animal welfare combined with a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Start date - Summer 2025 onwards

Salary - up to £43,000+/annum depending on experience

CPD allowance - £1500

Holiday - 6 weeks plus Bank Holidays

Rota -

9am-5:30pm 4 days a week

1 in 3 weekends - 9am-1pm Saturday morning consults, and then on-call until 7pm Saturday evening. Sunday on-call 8am until 7pm. On-call is very quiet! Generally a couple of call outs over a weekend maximum.

No on-call duty (apart from when covering the on-call vet's holiday, which will be divided amongst the vets)

Join our team of passionate professionals dedicated to providing exceptional care for our furry friends!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension

Employee discount

Work Location: In person

Pay: £28,000.00-£31,000.00 per year

Job description:

Black Rock Vets - Registered Veterinary Nurse

We have an exciting opportunity for a registered veterinary nurse to join our friendly and enthusiastic team at Black Rock Vets - we really are family!

We are keen to speak with experienced Vet Nurses who have at least 1+ years experience in veterinary nursing as well as a drive for clinical excellence.

Salary of £28,000 to £31,000 per annum with regular reviews

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We are a growing, independent, family owned small animal practice that has been established for over 30 years. We like to pride ourselves on our patient and client care, and continue to strive to improve all the time. Our current nursing team consists of 3 RVN and 1 SVNs. We have 2 vets, a practice manager, and 5 receptionists.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in all areas of nursing such as anaesthesia and consults as well as demonstrate an ability to be an active member of the nursing team.

Saturday morningThis role available is flexible, involving working 15- 20 hours per week as a clinical member of the team covering a mixture of days, and a 1-in-4 Saturday morning shift on a rolling rota pattern.

We are well placed in Burnham on Sea for all transport.

Benefits include:

Professional fees paid for RCVS and VDS

Company pension

CPD budget every year

Paid Lunch Breaks

No sales/targets

Very Generous Staff Discount - cost price, or 50% off service items

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension

Employee discount

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

At Black Rock Vets we strive to provide the latest technology in veterinary heath care. Laser therapy (photobiomodulation therapy), is a fast-acting and versatile tretament that uses deep penetrating light to stimulate injured cells to heal faster and release endorphine reducing pain. 

As an introductory offer we will now be offering 10 session of laser treatments at a 50% discount to highlight the benefits of photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy . PBM therapy is beneficial for a plethora of conditions including osteoarthritis , inflamation of the ears, promoting skin healing, feline asthma syndome and pulmonary fibrosis to name but a few.

Please give our friendly reception team a call if you wish to learn more on 01278786602. Our laser champion Emma Warren explains more below. 🐶🐰🐱

https://companionanimalhealth.com/laser-therapy