An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon with a keen interest in dentistry to lead and develop a dedicated dental service within a well-established veterinary hospital.
Type: Small animal
Practice: This group veterinary practice, with over 40 years of experience, offers comprehensive pet care across six locations in West Yorkshire, including a 24-hour hospital. Their team of skilled veterinarians and support staff provide a range of services such as consultations, vaccinations, microchipping, dental care, and weight management. They also offer advanced procedures like laparoscopic surgery and laser therapy.
Hours: Full-time
- 4-day week
- 1:4 weekends with an extra day off following
- No out-of-hours commitments
Duties:
- This role will promote high-quality dental care, support the professional growth of veterinary nurses and fellow vets, and enhance client education in this specialized area.
- The position also offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of an evolving dental referral service.
- With a strong emphasis on professional development, further education, and certification in this field are fully supported.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the promotion of dental care and education within the practice.
- Provide mentorship and support to veterinary nurses and other vets.
- Perform high-quality dental procedures to an advanced standard.
- Assist in the growth and development of a dental referral service.
- Enhance client education on the importance of dental health.
Benefits Package:
- Up to £70,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
- 5 weeks of annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday leave.
- RCVS & VDS fees covered.
- Generous CPD allowance, including 4 CPD days per year and access to a structured CPD program (certificate-level CPD included).
- Career progression opportunities.
- Access to extensive online CPD resources.
- Life assurance and enhanced sickness pay.
- Enhanced equal family leave policies.
- E-car salary sacrifice scheme.
- Employee assistance program.
- Free annual flu jab.
- Recruitment referral rewards.
- This employer is committed to supporting the well-being of all team members, offering access to trained Mental Health First Aiders and a confidential Employee Assistance Programme.