Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

IVC Evidensia; Penicuik; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent veterinary practice in Penicuik is seeking a full-time veterinary surgeon. The role involves a mix of surgeries and routine consultations with support from experienced vets and nurses. Offering a competitive salary up to £70,000, the position promotes teamwork, CPD, and a balanced work-life ethos. Benefits include a generous annual leave package and additional perks for wellbeing and professional growth.

Benefits

6.8 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£1250 CPD allowance

Discounted pet treatment

Qualifications

• Must have relevant veterinary qualifications and registration.
• Experience in routine consultations and surgeries is advantageous.
• Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD) is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgeries and routine consultations.
• Work in a team environment with veterinary nurses.
• Provide high-quality patient care.

Skills

Teamwork

Veterinary skills

Diagnostic proficiency

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

We are a well-established 3-branch small animal clinic on the outskirts of Edinburgh.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time veterinary surgeon to join our team in Penicuik. Penicuik is a branch surgery consisting of 1 RVN and 5 Veterinary surgeons (part-time) working alongside a 3-person administration/reception team.

Our practice is well-equipped with digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound (including echo) and in-house lab. We offer laparoscopic spays and orthopaedic surgeries at our main surgery in Musselburgh. Client and patient care are our main focus and we do that by offering a friendly and supportive environment to work in.

We have a wide variety of cases and the role will involve a mixture of surgery and routine consultations along with routine diagnostic case workups. We have a great balance of experienced vets and RVNs and those who are more recently qualified.

Hours of work are 40 hours per week currently worked as a 4-day week. Part-time would be considered. The role also involves 1 in 7 weekends (daytime only) with a day given off in lieu for a weekend worked in line with our work-life balance ethos. Our out of hours work is outsourced locally.

What We Offer

We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who believes in the importance of teamwork as much as we do. CPD is encouraged and funded. We offer a competitive salary, exclusive company discounts, reward schemes and career development.

Because our people matter, we recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do.

Benefits

• Work-life balance
• 6.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Wellbeing, including Private Medical Insurance and 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
• Development, including £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata, Certificate support and Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme
• Professional Memberships, including BVA membership and VDS cover
• Colleague Benefits, including Company pension scheme, Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
• Voluntary benefits: we 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 own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
• Salary up to £70,000 DOE