Veterinary Surgeon

Riverside Vets (Livingston); Livingston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Riverside Vets as a Veterinary Surgeon in Edinburgh and work in a supportive environment with established clinical teams. Offering a competitive salary up to GBP 60,000 alongside excellent benefits, the role emphasizes continuous professional development and collaboration. With a commitment to high standards of care and advanced clinical skills, it's an exciting opportunity for veterinary professionals.

Benefits

Dedicated CPD support and access to internal courses

Free Knowledge Hub with 260+ courses and 235 webinars

Well-being initiatives and champions

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym Membership

Fertility treatment support

Enhanced leave options

Health Cash Plans and Critical Illness Cover

Practice Bonus Scheme

Workplace Pension

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Discounted pet treatment

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary surgery preferred.
• Interest or specialization in veterinary medicine.
• Certificate holders ideal or willingness to pursue further certifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage own patients in-house, provide excellent care.
• Work alongside a team of Vets, Nurses, and other staff.
• Participate in clinical discussions and quality improvements.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Collaboration

Patient Management

Education

Veterinary Degree (RVC or equivalent)

Job description

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join our team at Riverside Vets in Edinburgh.

Offering a competitive salary of up to GBP60k (depending on experience), along with a comprehensive benefits package, this full-time, permanent position offers 40 hours per week, spread over four days.

The role

We are looking for a passionate vet to join our team, especially one with a bias towards medicine. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative environment where our vets discuss cases and work together on clinical and quality improvements. With top-level equipment and a strong nursing team, we are committed to providing exceptional care.

Our advanced clinical skills network team works alongside us, with a focus on rehabilitation. You'll manage your own patients in-house, supported by a dedicated overnight Registered Veterinary Nurse and inpatient vet. While a certificate holder would be ideal, we support further certificate work to help develop your skills.

Why us?

Join a practice equipped with state-of-the-art tools to assess, assist, and treat pets, ensuring a high standard of care. Collaborate with a forward-thinking clinical team of Vets, Nurses, Receptionists, and Patient Care Assistants to grow and excel.

As part of CVS, enjoy benefits like CPD support and access to our knowledge hub for continuous professional development.

Salary and Hours:

Salary up to GBP60,000 depending on experience, plus benefits. This full-time role involves working 40 hours over 4 days, with one set day off weekly, 1 in 3 Saturdays, and one late inpatient shift.

Practice hours are Monday to Friday 08:30-18:30 and Saturdays 08:30-16:30.

Our rewards include:

• Dedicated CPD support and access to internal courses
• Free Knowledge Hub with over 260 courses and 235 webinars
• Wellbeing initiatives and champions
• Health and wellbeing benefits like Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work, and discounted Gym Membership
• Progressive policies including fertility treatment, pregnancy loss support, extended sick pay, and enhanced leave options
• CVS Save as you earn scheme
• Health cash plans, critical illness cover, and private medical insurance
• Practice Bonus Scheme
• Giving Back Day for volunteering
• Workplace Pension
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Support for RCVS and VDS
• Discounted pet treatment

To arrange a confidential chat or visit, contact Dave or our Practice Manager Mary Ward. If you're seeking a rewarding career with a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you!

CVS Group plc is an AIM-listed, international veterinary services provider committed to diversity and inclusion, supporting all colleagues to be themselves and excel.