We are seeking a First Opinion Veterinary Surgeon to join our team. Previous cat-only experience is not required. Your enthusiasm, attitude, and willingness to contribute to the team count for so much more. We can guarantee to help your feline medicine knowledge grow daily and we offer feline-focused CPD in and out of house. We are also particularly interested in anyone with surgical skills to enhance our team offering.

​We are a busy 2-site practice in Oxford. Working with us offers a unique opportunity to be immersed in all things cat with a great team of experts in the field. You will be working closely as part of a four-strong team, supported by ANAs to help with cat handling and our fabulous RVNs who run their own clinics. ​We also run a Feline Internal Medicine Referral Service, headed up by Martha Cannon, RCVS Specialist, Lauren Demos American Diplomate and 2 Advanced Practitioners. The two teams work closely allowing First Opinion clinicians to refer internally and informally learn from the referral expertise around them in ward rounds, case conversations, and internal CPD

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We know vets work at their best when there is good case communication, team support, and a sensible workflow, so we make this happen. 20-minute consultations are standard with regular gaps in the day for admin and lab reporting. Lunch breaks and finish times are respected

 

If you are interested in this role then please call us, don't hesitate, we would love to speak to you.

Please email catclinicmanagement@gmail.com or call the Clinic and ask to speak to Mel, Caroline or Martha.

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Role

• Tuesday to Friday - Mondays off!

• Hours: Full-time 38 hours per week

• One in four weekends (8 hours of consulting spread over 2 days).

• Additional Friday off the week following your weekend duty.

• No out-of-hours on-call. We do look after some cases on-site overnight and you are part of that rota

• £40,000 to £60,000 commensurate with experience

 

Candidate requirements:

• Ideally at least 2-3 years + UK RCVS registration and practice experience

• A fondness for cats essential with an interest in feline medicine

  • previous cat-only qualifications or specific experience is not required

• Dental procedure competence is necessary.

  • Dental Xray and local blocks can be taught

• An Interest in soft tissue surgery is an advantage

• Supportive and friendly team mentality essential

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