Posted on 05/07/2021
The Role
frank. Pet Surgeons is a Specialist led Surgical Referral Hospital that offers a wide range of Orthopaedic, Neurosurgery and Soft Tissue procedures. We are looking for an ECVS/ACVS/RCVS diplomat surgeon to join our expanding team and work at the highest level in a relaxed, friendly and supportive environment. The position is 4 days per week with 1 in 4 weekends on call.
About Us
frank. Pet Surgeons ethos is to make specialist surgical care more accessible with a focus on excellent client care. We offer a full range of published fixed prices that are backed up by a 6 month surgical complication warranty. This open, honest and transparent approach is what sets us apart.
frank. Pet Surgeons is based just south of Leeds city centre with onsite 16 slice CT and DR radiography. We are fully equipped with a wide range of surgical equipment including Biomedtrix Universal and Micro/Nano THR, LCP system, SOP system, Karl Storz Arthroscopy, Pedicle Screw System and Desouttar drills.
You would be joining a team of two diplomats (1 ECVS and 1 ACVS), one ECVS residency trained clinician and one experienced certificate holder. The surgeons are supported by 4 surgical interns, 11 RVNs and 3 animal care assistants. Client care is at the heart of our culture with the pet, pet owner, referring vet and staff all being equally important. We offer a pro bono scheme whereby when a referring veterinary practice has referred a specified number of cases they receive a 'free case' to refer for a pet that otherwise could not receive referral care.
Applicant Requirements
We are ideally looking for an ECVS/ACVS/RCVS diplomat although we would consider a surgeon who has completed a residency. The surgeon should have a positive outlook, good interpersonal skills and the flexibility to integrate into the team whilst also encouraging team progression.
Benefits (subject to pro rata)Up to 6 weeks holiday plus bank holidays6 days paid CPD leave£2000 CPD Allowance per annumPrivate Medical InsuranceVDS Membership paidBVA Membership paidService based holiday entitlement increasesEnhanced maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy payEnhanced paternity payBirthday leaveDiscounted veterinary feesMy Benefits - various discounts including retail & gym membershipsCycle to Work schemePensionCPD/training supportPaid bereavement leaveCompany sick payEmployee opinion surveyFree uniform in a number of rolesAnnual pay reviewsSocial eventsSponsorship for overseas employeesAcademy & Leadership coursesFocus on employee wellbeingRelocation packages
As a BAME and LGBT+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long term health conditions, and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch.