Veterinary Surgeon

Your role and responsibilities

Chess is looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join the practice team. We believe in providing excellent customer service and treatment for the pets and clients in the surrounding areas. Our staff have a family feel about them and are looking for someone to join the team and share our vision to be better. Experience is preferred however newer graduates would be considered if they are the right fit with the rest of the team. CPD and advancement of clinical skills is actively encouraged and supported.

Candidates must have the drive and passion to deliver excellent veterinary care to a high standard. Have excellent communication skills with both clients and the rest of the veterinary team. They must be compassionate and great at building a rapport with clients and their beloved pets.

Duties include conducting small animal consultations, diagnostic procedures, surgical procedures, dispensing medications and providing emergency care as appropriate in a caring, thorough, and professional manner. Demonstrating a respectful, effective collaborative and supportive working relationship with all colleagues to ensure delivery of optimum patient care and customer service.

The clinic has a well-established, engaged and friendly team with an experienced and welcoming clinical care team. The surgery has training practice status and CPD, working towards a certificate and career progression are encouraged.

The Rickmansworth clinic has Silver Cat Friendly status, and we are working towards Bronze Cat Friendly status at our Chorleywood clinic.

At Rickmansworth we have in-house lab equipment allowing us to perform in-house thyroid tests, cPLIs and cortisol as well as routine haematology and biochemistry. We have digital radiography facilities including dental radiographs and ultrasonography facilities for abdominal and cardiac scans.

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.