Veterinary Surgeon job description

Job Title: Veterinary Surgeon

Reporting to: Clinical Lead
Values: Our values are what makes the practice a successful and fun place to work – we remain true to these values:
• Openness – we share information, we are open to ideas, we speak our minds
• Respect – we respect the individual and treat people decently
• Engagement – our success depends on our commitment and the engagement of our teams
• Dialogue – we discuss before we decide
• Entrepreneurship – we innovate and look for opportunities to succeed profitably in a changing world
This is the basis of great Teamwork.
Main Purpose of Role:
To deliver a high standard of veterinary care to the patients, and clients. To deliver an advanced standard of veterinary care with assessment, diagnostic, clinical discussion, surgery and treatment.
Responsibilities:
• work from a surgery or visit animals in their living environments
• carry out home visits
• handle, examine and treat all species of animals
• meet and consult with the owners and carers of various animals
• carry out tests such as x-rays, blood samples and ultrasound scans
• immunise animals against different types of disease
• euthanise old and terminally ill animals
• perform surgery, including managing anaesthesia
• maintain up-to-date records
• liaise with, and refer to, other professionals within the industry
• Maintain professional standards in accordance with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) guidelines
• Clinically based, working alongside qualified veterinary surgeons, qualified nurses, junior nurses, auxiliaries and other clinical staff, ensuring the highest level of patient care is delivered.
• Work with the Clinical Lead to ensure clinical floor efficiency and a seamless flow of patients through the hospital.
• Instil an inclusive culture of teamwork across the hospital
• Check and close patient accounts for finance team and in advance of patient discharge
• Ensure completion of CPD log / online tracker in accordance with RCVS requirements.