Veterinary Surgeon

Are you searching for a rewarding shelter medicine role?

Our friendly team at RSPCA Sussex West Branch is excited to welcome an experienced vet to join us at Mount Noddy Animal Centre.

RSPCA Sussex West, an independent branch of the National RSPCA network, supports the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of cats and dogs in the West Sussex area. Your caseload will be predominantly surgical (mainly neutering, dentistry and routine soft tissue surgeries), and you will be supported by a kennel supervisor, cattery supervisor, hydrotherapist, Animal Welfare Officer, 2 behaviourists, 2 receptionists, 11 Animal Care Assistants, and an experienced RVN.

The ideal candidate will be an empathetic, pragmatically minded vet with 3+ years clinical experience. We are looking for a team player with a genuine desire to help achieve the RSPCA charitable aims.

There are no monthly financial targets, the sole measure of success in the role is the standard of pragmatic veterinary care you can provide to our animals. 

Please see our website for further information about the facilities in our recently renovated Mount Noddy Animal Centre 

In a nutshell, we are offering:

-          Up to £60K FTE (based on a 37.5 hour week)

-          Sole charge role

-          No OOH, evenings or weekends

-          Part time (21 hours per week over 3 days)

PURPOSE OF POST: To carry out veterinary duties to the animals at Mount Noddy.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

-          Undertake veterinary duties as directed including theatre and wards.

-          Progress and develop our veterinary welfare standards and supporting policies and procedures to that of exemplar status, in line with our charitable objectives and budgets.

-          Maintain a current and progressive knowledge of animal welfare and surrounding topics in order to position Mount Noddy Animal Centre as a leading animal welfare charity.

-          Support the development of our community welfare services in order to positively impact on animal welfare in our area. 

-          Work collaboratively with the Operations team, develop and implement robust and ethical decision-making processes to support the safe rehoming and welfare of our animals in line with the branch’s values and behaviours.

-          Assume an active role in decision-making related to welfare and euthanasia.

-          Provide operational decision making and direction on specific veterinary issues including appropriate referrals.

-          Understand and comply with your legal obligations in relation to prescription, safe keeping and supply of Veterinary medicinal products.

-          Maintain personal CPD as per RCVS guidelines.

-          Provide expert advice and training to the Veterinary Nurse and Animal Care team.

-          Ensure that all treatment given is in line with informed consent and in accordance with UK legislation and RCVS guide to professional conduct.

-          Ensure that all patient information, treatment and diagnostic reports are recorded into the Animal Management system.

-          Work closely with the Inspectors and Animal Welfare Officers.

-          Assist with recruitment within your department areas.

-          There are no monthly financial targets to meet; the sole key performance indicator is the level of pragmatic veterinary care.

-          in their present jobs. Adding something about pragmatic care being a KPI should appeal to most of your candidates.

While at work all staff are required to:

●     Adhere to the Branch’s charitable objectives, which are to promote kindness and prevent cruelty to animals.

●     To fully comply with RSPCA Sussex West Branch’s policies and procedures, ensuring these are carried out in relation to the post.

●     To be an ambassador for the Branch and represent the Charity in a professional manner at all times.

●     To attend monthly supervision and annual appraisal with the branch manager.

●     Take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts and omissions.

●     To carry out such additional tasks as directed by the animal operations manager or branch manager and undertake any other duties commensurate with the purpose and remit of the post.

This job description is intended as a summary of the main elements of the job described. They may be varied from time to time in consultation with the job holder without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

To apply please email your CV and cover letter.