Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Ardene House Veterinary Practice; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic veterinary practice dedicated to providing exceptional care to small animals. This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive team, with a strong emphasis on work-life balance and flexible working arrangements. You'll engage with clients, ensuring high-quality patient care while benefiting from extensive professional development opportunities and a competitive salary. The practice is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and technology, fostering a culture of continuous learning and specialisation. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine and looking for a fulfilling career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

6.8 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

£1250 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted treatment for pets

Flexible working hours

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Access to discounts with retailers

Qualifications

• Seeking a qualified Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon with excellent communication skills.
• Experience in both surgical and medical practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of patient care and develop client relationships.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary veterinary team.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Communication Skills

Client Relationship Management

Surgical Skills

Education

Veterinary Degree

Tools

Digital Radiography

Ultrasonography

CT Scanner

Endoscopy

Job description

Start the rewarding career you deserve.

Ardene House Veterinary Practice is looking for an enthusiastic Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to work within our multidisciplinary hospital located in the western suburbs of Aberdeen. The position would suit either an experienced or more recently qualified vet as our veterinary team has a high level of experience and would be able to offer support where required.

You will have excellent communication skills and develop good relationships with our wonderful clients by providing a high standard of patient care and prioritising continuity of care. Our vets, nurses, and support staff all work towards our vision of providing exceptional veterinary care to our patients. A preference for consulting would complement our existing team.

Are you looking for a better work-life balance?

Our flexible approach to rota patterns can truly enrich your work-life balance. We know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career, and we want to make it easy for you to strike the right balance. Whether you need to do the school pick-up, need reduced hours during school holidays, or would simply like a more flexible rota pattern, we can fix or flex our patterns to suit your needs.

Our opening hours are 8 am - 7 pm Monday to Friday and 8 am - 4 pm on Saturday. Our full-time vets work 35 hours per week across 4 or 5 days, with a share in 1:3 Saturdays, and there is no out-of-hours commitment. We encourage part-time and flexible working candidates to apply.

Why join Ardene House?

We are proud to host a team of skilled professionals, including both surgical and medical certificate holders. We collaborate with renowned specialists who visit regularly to offer specialised clinics in cardiology, dermatology, and pain management. Recently, we have welcomed Aberdeen Veterinary Referrals, who provide orthopaedic and internal medicine referrals within our modern facility.

The small animal department at Kingswells is home to a talented team of 7 Vets, 8 Nurses, 2 VCAs, 2 SVNs, and a brilliant team of receptionists. Our staff work alongside our dedicated farm animal and equine colleagues, ensuring comprehensive care across multiple specialisms. Each day, we have nurses assigned specifically to consulting, kennels, anaesthesia, surgery, and preparation, optimising patient care and workflow.

We foster a culture of CPD and specialisation, supporting our team in pursuing certificates and advanced studies, fully funded by the practice. Located in spacious, purpose-built premises in Kingswells, our facilities include ample parking and state-of-the-art equipment.

Our department is equipped with cutting-edge technology, including a digital radiography room, a dental suite featuring the latest IMS rotating dental radiography machine and processor, ultrasonography, CT scanner, endoscopy, and laparoscopy facilities. We boast two surgical theatres, one with a dedicated preparation area, an in-house laboratory, extensive kennel areas, a separate cattery, critical care, and isolation wards. During general anaesthesia, we prioritise patient safety with advanced equipment such as sevoflurane anaesthesia, multiparameter monitoring systems, and bear huggers.

In Bridge of Don, our branch is staffed by 1 Vet, 2 SVNs, and 4 Receptionists, ensuring personalised care and attention to every pet and client. The surrounding area offers a vibrant blend of city life in Aberdeen, Scotland's oil capital, alongside easy access to coastal areas, parks, woodlands, rivers, and mountains. Kingswells is also well-connected, with excellent transport links including regular bus services to and from the city centre and easy access to the A90, making commuting straightforward for both clients and staff.

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. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:

1. Work-life balance:
   6.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
   Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
2. Wellbeing:
   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
3. Development:
   £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
   Certificate support
   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
4. Professional Memberships:
   BVA membership
   VDS cover
   RCVS fees
5. Colleague Benefits:
   Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia 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: 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

Up to £65,000 DOE.