Clinical Director/Senior Small Animal Vacancy - near Sunderland

Location Sunderland
Discipline: Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
Contact name: Julie Powell

Contact email: julie@brightleaf.co.uk
Job ref: 8054
Published: 5 days ago
Our client is looking for an Experienced Vet to join their small animal practice, perhaps as Senior Veterinary Surgeon, or Clinical Director, initially for their site at South Shields, just East of Newcastle, but primarily for their newly refurbished site near Sunderland.

There are some exciting changes coming the group, with a move to a new purpose-built large hub, due to be completed in November. The site will have 4 consult rooms, 2 theatres, prep rooms, a dental and X-Ray suites as well as a quiet room.  The practice has modern diagnostic facilities to help treat and monitor your pets from digital radiography, Ultrasonography, dental radiography, in house laboratory and have recently started performing laparotomy spays.  They believe in creating a cosy family environment in order to make clients and their pets feel comfortable and happy.  There is a team of 4 vets and 5 RVNs will be on hand to support you who are well equipped. They offer emergency care during opening hours, but there is no out of hours requirements with this role as the clients have access to Westways Veterinary Hospital in Newcastle for any out-of-hours situations.

The role is ideally a full time position, ideally with 40 hours over 4 days, between the hours of 8.30am and 7pm, though Part time options would be considered.  Weekends are 1:4 Saturdays, with no OOH’s. Salary range of £43,000 – £70,000 (Full Time Equivalent), depending on experience and visa sponsorship candidates will also be considered.

Additional benefits:
  • 6.6 weeks’ holiday per annum (pro rata), inclusive of any bank/public holidays.
  • CPD allowance of £1750 per annum, with further qualifications supported and 5 CPD days
  • Health Shield – wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments – from dentistry to sports massage
  • RCVS Membership paid
  • Two other membership subscriptions
  • VDS cover
  • Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
  • Discounted veterinary fees
  • Offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
If you're interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity or wish to apply, please don't hesitate to contact Juliep@brightleaf.co.uk or give us a call at 01422 433900. We are dedicated to assisting talented Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons like you in finding the ideal job.

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