Weekend Vet – Derby

We are looking for a permanent vet to work weekends in a busy, first opinion hospital in Derby. This role is a unique opportunity to see a varied case load, with a mixture of shift patterns on a Saturday and Sunday (1:2).

The exact shift pattern can be discussed at interview but will look something like this:
Ward Vet 1 – 7am – 5pm
Ward Vet 2 – 9am – 7pm
Float Vet (combo of wards/cons dependent on need of day)- 8.30am – 6.30pm
Cons Vet – 8am – 6pm

About the role:

• Up to £800 per shift depending on experience

• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support

• £1200 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata (Pro Rata)
• Certificate support
• All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme
• BVA Membership, VDS cover and RCVS fees paid

You will cover OOH for surrounding practices so have a steady case load. Consults at weekends will primarily be for sick animals only and emergencies, with minimal routine work. Wards at weekends will be looking after the existing inpatients and undertaking procedures/emergency surgery as required e.g., foreign body removal, GDV, C- Section, dressing changes. You will be supported by the client care team and weekend nursing teams, with support from the referral team if you need to refer over the weekend.

This is a unique way of working supporting a great work/life balance, perfect for fly in fly out vets or someone looking to increase their ECC experience.

They have a talented and enthusiastic, experienced team of veterinary surgeons supported by an exceptional team of Registered Veterinary Nurses, Student Veterinary Nurses, Veterinary Care Assistants and Client Care Advisors.

This hospital is well equipped with a CT scanner, MRI, Advanced Ultrasound, Endoscopy, Digital X-ray, Dental radiography, and multiple surgical suites, as well as an onsite hydrotherapy & rehabilitation centre and benefits from a multi-disciplinary specialist led referral service.

If you are an experienced small animal vet surgeon, with good communication skills, ability to work independently and part of the team, desire, and a passion to grow and progress in your career, submit your CV and phone Mia on 01291 645871.