Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Scottish Borders, Scotland
Type: Farm Animal
Location: Located in the Scottish Borders, the practice offers the perfect blend of rural living with easy access to Edinburgh (45 minutes) and Newcastle (1 hour). The area boasts stunning scenery and numerous outdoor activities, all at a more affordable cost of living compared to city life.
Practice: Part of a group
- The practice is a well-established mixed practice with a strong farm animal base and a growing companion animal caseload.
- It is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including DR X-ray, ultrasound, dental X-ray, bronchoscopy, gastroscopy, and multi-parameter monitoring.
- Additionally, an increasing orthopaedic caseload allows for advanced procedures to be performed in-house.
- The purpose-built large animal unit is fully equipped with Easi-scan ultrasound scanners, fertility testing equipment, and in-house hospitalisation facilities, catering primarily to beef and sheep clients, with some work involving camelids and goats. The practice provides pool cars for farm visits.
About the Team & Location: The team prides itself on fostering a friendly and supportive work environment. It includes experienced Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs), Patient Care Assistants (PCAs), and a dedicated client care team. Staff members are encouraged to pursue professional interests and further study, creating a dynamic and enriching workplace. This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking practice that values its team and offers an excellent work-life balance.
The Opportunity: A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a welcoming and supportive practice known for its strong team ethos and commitment to work-life balance. This role is ideal for a compassionate and enthusiastic vet with experience in both companion animal and large animal care.
Hours:
- Full-time (4 days per week, 8:45 AM – 5:00 PM), including 1 in 5 out-of-hours (OOH) rota.
- A Friday off follows a weekend on-call.
- Flexible scheduling options are available.
- Out-of-hours work is well supported, with a dedicated veterinary nurse available to assist when required.
- There are no routine weekend consultations.
About the Role: The successful candidate will be part of a close-knit team that values collaboration and professional growth. Responsibilities will be shared between consultations and surgical procedures, with individual interests and specializations encouraged. While the role is primarily small animal-focused, there is a farm animal on-call component.
Salary: Competitive salary of up to £60,000 p/a (dependent on experience)
Benefits Package:
- Generous Leave: 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday leave
- Professional Development: RCVS & VDS fees paid, funded external CPD, and access to an extensive online CPD program
- Career Growth: Clear opportunities for progression within the practice
- Health & Wellbeing Support:
- Life assurance
- Enhanced sickness pay
- Enhanced equal family leave
- Employee assistance program & mental health first aiders
- Eyecare voucher scheme
- Free annual flu jab
- Additional Perks:
- Staff discount schemes
- E-car salary sacrifice scheme
- Employer pension contributions
- Cycle to work scheme
- Recruitment referral reward scheme
Ref: JN -022025-32593
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