Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal FTC

IVC Evidensia; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Dumfries is seeking a confident Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly team. This role involves surgical and medical disciplines with an engaging caseload. The practice offers flexible working hours, competitive salary up to £60,000, and numerous benefits for professional development and wellbeing. Participation in the out-of-hours rota is essential, providing a significant bonus in addition to the base salary.

Benefits

6.8 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£1250 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Discounted treatment for own pets

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon capable of consultations and surgeries.
• Willingness to participate in the out-of-hours rota is essential.
• Experience in a small animal practice is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consultations and diagnostic workups on small animals.
• Perform surgical procedures as required.
• Ensure proper care and follow-up of patients.

Skills

Confident Veterinary Surgeon

Ability to work sole charge

Experience in surgical and medical disciplines

Tools

DR-digital X-ray

In-house IDEXX laboratory suite

Ultrasound machines

Job description

Overview

Salary up to £60,000 DOE plus OOH bonus!

A rare opportunity has arisen to join a supportive and friendly team in the beautiful Dumfries and Galloway region. This role offers a varied and engaging caseload across both surgical and medical disciplines, working between our two sites in Thornhill and Dumfries. You’ll be involved in consultations, diagnostic workups, and surgery, with the opportunity to fully investigate, treat, and discharge cases in-house thanks to our dedicated hospitalisation and out-of-hours service.

We’re looking for a confident Veterinary Surgeon capable of occasionally working sole charge and contributing to the on-call rota. This position is offered on an initial two-year contract, with a strong likelihood of extension thereafter.

Fix or flex - find your perfect balance

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we understand that work-life balance is essential to helping our team perform at their best. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle-no matter what stage you’re at in your career.

We can offer up to 40 hours per week, with full-time or part-time contracts available to suit your individual needs. Participation in the out-of-hours rota is essential, and this comes with a significant OOH bonus paid in addition to your base salary.

Find a place to excel

We are a two-site small animal practice based in Thornhill and Dumfries, both equipped to a high standard to support excellent clinical care. With a wide and varied caseload, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills across a broad spectrum of medical and surgical cases. Our facilities include:

• DR-digital X-ray
• New in-house IDEXX laboratory suite (ProCyte/Catalyst)
• New ultrasound machines
• Dental units and dental X-ray (Dumfries site)
• Multiparameter monitors and blood pressure monitors
• Flexible endoscope and Tonopen (Dumfries site)

Our team & culture

You’ll be joining a dedicated and experienced team of 6 Veterinary Surgeons (a mix of full and part-time), 7 Registered Veterinary Nurses, and a strong support staff network across our 2 sites. Our close-knit team values collaboration, communication, and continuous learning. We’re proud to provide our own in-house hospitalisation and out-of-hours care, giving our clinicians continuity of cases and the opportunity to follow patients through from diagnosis to recovery.

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 -

• Work-life balance

Work-life balance

• 6.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

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

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

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

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 £60,000 DOE