Veterinary Surgeon - Coventry

£33,281 - £43,421 (pro-rata) per annum

30 hours per week

Full Time, Temporary

Pets and people at the heart of what we do.

Do you have a business mind and a social heart?

Would you love to do a job that gives you an overwhelming feeling of satisfaction knowing that every day when you walk through the door you’re contributing to a lifetime of wellbeing for every pet?

Are you looking for a new challenge and want to be a part of our amazing team?

If so, PDSA has a great opportunity for you. As the UK’s leading veterinary charity we exist to treat the sick and injured pets of people in need, and every member of our team is essential in fulfilling this mission.

We are a dedicated and close-knit team, several of who have been with PDSA for 20 years or more, who are always willing to take on a new challenge and make a success of it.

Staff:

Veterinary Surgeons – two full time and three part time

Veterinary Nurses – two full time and five part time

Veterinary Care Assistants - two full time and two part time

Animal Care Assistants - three full time and three part time

Receptionists - four part time

Volunteers - we frequently have volunteers of all disciplines assisting at the site, including vets, nurses, receptionists, waiting room assistants and groundskeepers.

Facilities & Equipment:

5 Consult Rooms
2 Operating Theatres
1 Dental Room
Digital X-ray Machine
Ultrasound
Endoscope

Saturday morning rota only; 1:5 for vets, 1:7 for nurses and 1:4 for receptionists

About the Role:

We are now seeking a Veterinary Surgeon (VS), the role is responsible for the delivery of an efficient, professional and caring service to PDSA clients, providing a high standard of customer service and clinical care whilst also promoting pet wellbeing and delivering preventive services.

We also offer great benefits which include:

* Allocated CPD funding of 37.5 hours

* Excellent career opportunities/development

* 37.5hr working week

* 5 weeks holiday per year

* Paid statutory holidays

* Travel allowance

* Life assurance 4 x annual salary

* Contributory pension scheme

* Private medical insurance (after 12 months service – permanent employees only)

About You:

The successful candidate will be an RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon and responsible for updating their knowledge by attending regular CPD training. You will be involved in all aspects of clinical governance at the Pet Hospital, responsible for managing cases cost-effectively, encouraging financial contributions from clients, and making sure that PDSA resources are used appropriately.

The closing date for this vacancy may be brought forward should we receive sufficient candidates.

About PDSA:

As the UK’s leading veterinary charity, with 48 Pet Hospitals, we strive to improve pets’ lives – through prevention, education and treatment. Every year our dedicated vet teams carry out 2.7 million treatments on 470,000 pets. Our national network of around 120 high street shops help us to provide these treatments through selling both donated and new goods.

We believe that we work better together, so everyone from our vets, volunteers, shop teams and to our office support colleagues – we are driven in our dedication and passionate about pets. Join us and help improve the lives of every pet.

PDSA is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appropriate background checks will be carried out where necessary dependant on the role applied for