Veterinary Surgeon – Full Time

Vet required to join our progressive, patient and client driven practice, committed to offering high levels of service and patient care. Client relationships are of high importance in our clinic, with an individual approach to each client and pet.

Position: Veterinary Surgeon – Full Time

Location: NW London

Job Type: Permanent

Full Time Veterinary Surgeon Independent Practice North West London. Our practice and location Animal Medical Centre is a well-established independent private practice. Our supportive team offer high standards of veterinary services to our loyal and friendly clients.

We are situated between Golders Green and Cricklewood, close to West Hampstead, Hendon and Hampstead.

Our Ethos Providing excellent communication and individual, customised care

To achieve and maintain a trusting bond with owners and their pets through the life of their pet. To appreciate the animal – human bond and family life when consideration managing patient care

Thus, enabling the uptake of professional care and services we provide, whether through our facility and our visiting specialists or from referral to specialist centres, behaviourists and complementary care

To be professional, understanding, helpful, and friendly and to understand the value of our profession

To handle pets with respect and in a gentle and caring manner – we are an ISFM Gold Standard Cat Friendly Clinic and Dogs Trust Dog Friendly Clinic with a no scruff, minimal restraint policy

To communicate well within the practice team, supporting colleagues and utilising individuals strengths within the clinical and non-clinical teams.

Practice equipment General Practice Set Up With Digital CR dental radiography

Separate dental suite

Full in-house lab equipment (IDEXX)

Ultrasound

Endoscopy and bronchoscopy

Multi parameter monitoring

Tonometry

Theatre suite

Four consulting rooms – two for cats/small furries and two for dogs

Separate cat and dog entrances/receptions/consulting rooms and wards

RxWorks practice management system

Separate quiet room for end-of-life discussions and care.

Our clients As an independent practice we have the freedom of choice and flexibility to provide an individual and customised approach to each client and pet.

Longer consulting times and call back times to enable effective client communication and understanding.

Communicating clinical thoroughness and implementing current, scientific based methods through a holistic approach are essential to our clients

We have a high proportion of insured clients and we provide direct claims where possible

Our working day We are open from 8am to 7pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 6pm on Saturdays. Closed on Sundays

We provide 20 and 30 minute consultation times.

Client communication time slots are provided to ensure client discussion, lab results and ongoing care compliance with owners.

Scheduled time for surgery and procedures.

Support We are supported by visiting specialists in both cardiology and imaging as well as more complex soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery.

Practice Memberships BVA, ISFM, SPVS, BVRA. We have a very well stocked library of BSAVA and other texts, including journals.

Referrals We predominantly refer to The Ralph, Davies Veterinary Specialists and the Queen Mother Hospital.

Required Candidate Candidates will require at least 3 years of UK small animal practice

Curiosity and a passion for providing considered, empathetic, truly holistic care

Confident in routine surgery, medicine, and emergency work

Confident and able to support colleagues

4-5 days per week, 1:3 Saturdays with day off in lieu

Working shifts of 8am – 6pm or 9am to 7pm on rotation

No OOH

Morning and afternoon ward rounds

1 hour lunch break

CPD £1500 per year

RCVS paid

VDS paid

Standard pension

Scope for progression

28 days holiday inc. bank holidays

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