Vacancy details
About the role
Carry out consultations, thoroughly examining pets and making evidence-based management and treatment recommendations in line with practice protocols.
Candor Vets is working with an established veterinary practice in South Woodford to find a Veterinary Surgeon.
What you will be doing
- Perform general practice surgery as appropriate and within personal competence and limits on overnight care.
- Prescribe, dispense and maintain medications in accordance with current medicines legislation and RCVS guidance.
- Record accurate, thorough clinical notes to ensure histories are comprehensive and useful to colleagues.
- Refer cases promptly to the local 24-hour hospital when required.
Hours and rota
- Part-time role averaging 30 hours per week.
- 1-in-4 Saturday practice duty and a 1-in-8 Sunday rotation at the local hospital.
- Up to two bank holidays per year.
- A dedicated hospital induction day is provided prior to the first hospital shift.
Team and support
- Sole-charge working on usual days with crossover support from an experienced senior vet on one day each week.
- Supported by an established nursing team and regional clinical leadership.
- Access to a 24-hour local hospital for complex referrals and out-of-hours care.
Practice and facilities
- Long-established first-opinion practice with a varied caseload and opportunity to build lasting client and patient relationships.
- Close clinical links with a nearby 24-hour hospital for referral pathways and additional support.