Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Livingston, Scotland
Type: Small Animal
Location: Livingston, Scotland
Practice Type: Part of a group
- They provide a high-end first-opinion service, in a practice that is equipped with advanced facilities, including laparoscopic surgery, orthopaedic equipment, VetSEAL, endoscopy, rhinoscopy, ultrasound, digital and dental x-ray, and an in-house laboratory. Their recently refurbished, state-of-the-art clinic ensures an efficient workflow.
- They handle a large and diverse caseload, supported by many loyal, long-standing clients. They also collaborate closely with the Scottish SPCA and local charities, providing surgeries, consultations, and legal casework.
Team: Their motivated, friendly team consists of 9 Veterinary Surgeons, 14 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 3 Veterinary Care Assistants, and 8 Support Team staff with certificate holders in surgery, ophthalmology, and dermatology as well as the Welfare Lead on the team.
Role: An exciting opportunity has opened up for a dedicated and enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly team.
Hours: People are at the heart of everything that our client does and that’s why they know that work-life balance is vital in supporting their people to be their best selves. Their flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career.
Shifts:
- Weekdays are 8:30 am - 6:30 pm with 2 hours of protected breaks throughout the day
- You would have a share in the Saturday 9 am - 4 pm rota.
- There are no evening or weekend OOH responsibilities.
Skills/Experience: You will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the practice, delivering exceptional care and making a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners. You’ll also have the opportunity to deepen your own professional knowledge.
Salary: They are offering a competitive salary of up to £60,000 p/a (DOE)
The Package:
- 6.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
- Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
- Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
- £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
- Certificate support
- Learning and development opportunities
- Access to Vetlexicon – online encyclopaedia provider
- All Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
- All Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via the Care Fund
- Infection Prevention and Control Programme
- Quality Improvement Programme
- BVA membership
- VDS cover
- RCVS fees
- Company pension scheme. The group will make a contribution as well
- Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
- Voluntary benefits: they give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
- Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
- Discounted treatment for your pets
Ref: JN -122024-32264
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