Small Animal Vet

Armstrong Vets; Duns; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague dogs welcome

Discounts on products and services (50

Enhanced sickness scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity scheme

Health Cash Plan

Certificate support and study time

Cycle to Work scheme

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Armstrong Vets in Duns (Scottish Borders) is seeking an experienced vet for a senior position. You will join a friendly mixed practice with small animal facilities and strong clinical freedom. The role includes mentoring younger colleagues and sharing ideas on cases.

Most vets work 4.5 days, with an out-of-hours rota and time in lieu. Salary depends on experience, and a comprehensive benefits package is offered within a growing practice.

Qualifications

• Experienced vet seeking senior position.
• Mentoring and guiding younger colleagues as they develop their skills.

Responsibilities

• Mentor younger colleagues as they develop their skills.
• Provide excellent clinical care as part of an experienced, enthusiastic team.
• Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota with time in lieu for nights/weekends.

Skills

Experienced vet

Job description

An opportunity is available from December for an experienced vet seeking a senior position.

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic vet to join our friendly team based at our Duns branch.

We get the best of both worlds being based in the beautiful rural Scottish Borders but within an hour's drive of Edinburgh.

We are a mixed practice with excellent small animal facilities, having recently moved to new premises. Our modern diagnostic equipment includes new DR x-ray, dental x-ray and good quality ultrasound. We aim to provide a great first opinion service with clinical freedom to follow cases up.

You'll be joining a supportive, collaborative team of experienced vets who enjoy sharing ideas and discussing cases. The ideal candidate will also take satisfaction in mentoring and guiding our younger colleagues as they develop their skills.

Most of our vets work a 4.5 day week but there is potential for flexibility.

The role at the moment includes being part of our out-of-hours on call rota, with time in lieu for nights and weekends on call. Currently a 1 in 8 with 1 in 4 Saturday mornings.

Salary will be dependent upon experience, but the total package would include the benefits listed below. A number of vets in the practice are enrolled in certificate programmes (with study time provided) to actively promote career progression.

The role would suit a confident vet who enjoys working as part of an experienced, enthusiastic team, providing excellent clinical care and who is keen to develop their skills.

As proud members of the VetPartners family our fantastic range of benefits includes:

• Colleague dogs welcome
• Competitive colleague discount rates on products (cost price) and services (50%)
• Enhanced Sickness scheme (after qualifying period)
• Enhanced maternity/paternity scheme
• Opportunity to buy/sell holidaysHealth Cash Plan - offering a wide range of benefits for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage
• Further qualifications including certificate encouraged and supported.
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Octopus Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme available (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Opportunity for career progression within a large and growing practice

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Dependent on experience

6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays£1750 CPD Allowance per annum, Health plan - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massageRCVS Membership paid, two other membership subscriptionsVDS coverEnhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy payDiscounted veterinary feesOffers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel,entertainment and much moreCycle to Work schemeCPD/training supportCompany sick payColleague engagement surveyAnnual pay reviewsFocus on employee wellbeingCareer progression opportunities