Description
Night Veterinary Surgeon - Watford
• Fantastic opportunity for a Night Veterinary Surgeon at one of London's premier Veterinary Hospital's
• State-of-the-art facilities including an MRI/CT unit, digital x-ray, MiLab X7 ultrasound, multi-parameter monitors, in-house blood testing, dental radiology, and more
• Working alongside a highly skilled team of Veterinary staff including certificate holders and those currently pursuing certificates
• Shift pattern of 7 night on and 14 nights off
• Generous salary of up to £63,800
We are seeking a dedicated Night Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly and experienced team in North West London. Our client is a renowned RCVS accredited, 24-hour small animal hospital located in the thriving town of Watford, recognised as one of London's premier veterinary practices. They are committed to delivering a high-quality, honest, and affordable veterinary service, both day and night.
Watford boasts numerous award-winning parks and green spaces, nestled on the edge of the picturesque Chiltern Hills. It's a haven for food lovers, thanks to its multicultural community that caters to diverse taste buds. Whether you love nature, culture, or cuisine, Watford offers something for everyone.
The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including an MRI/CT unit, enabling them to handle a wide range of fascinating cases in neurology, medicine, and surgery. They offer endoscopy, arthroscopy, digital x-ray, MiLab X7 ultrasound, multi-parameter monitors, in-house blood testing, dental radiology, and more. They also maintain their pet blood bank, an in-house laboratory, and various support services. The hospital features a spacious garden, separate cat and dog wards, two dedicated staff rooms, and close proximity to the station. You will find a friendly and sociable team that enjoys team nights out.
The ideal candidate for this role will have a deep passion for emergency and critical care, with a commitment to delivering gold-standard care for both patients and clients. There is an opportunity to study for an ECC certificate if desired.
You will become part of a highly experienced team, led by established Branch Partners, and their Head Registered Veterinary Nurse with 15 years of experience. The team includes certificate holders and those currently pursuing certificates. In addition, the hospital has a skilled and experienced nursing team consisting of 11 RVNs, a dedicated reception, and a night team to support your cases during the night, with 9-10 Vets on daily rotation.
The successful candidate will need to be a RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon with confidence in working in a sole charge capacity. You must have the ability to make sound clinical judgments. Night shift experience is desirable but not essential.
If you are a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Surgeon looking for a rewarding opportunity in a state-of-the-art facility in a vibrant community, we would love to hear from you. Join our client in providing exceptional care to pets in need, both day and night.
The Rota:
• Full time role
• Shift pattern of 7 night on and 14 nights off (Monday - Sunday), 7pm - 9am
• Weekends are included in the shift pattern
The Benefits:
• Fantastic salary - up to £63,800 DOE
•£1,500 CPD allowance with 2 days' CPD leave and in-house CPD training
• VDS, RCVS and BVA fees paid
• Fantastic career progression and opportunities
• Colleague of the month awards
• Improved maternity and paternity leave
• 'Peternity' leave
For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lorna on 01904 570056 or email l.vasey@purovets.com
To view all our vacancies, please visit www.purovets.com
And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.
Ref no: J80664/LV
