We are recruiting for a permanent Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join a practice in Aberdeen.

This is a full-time role with no OOH. There is weekend work on a rota basis.

The practice is a first opinion small animal practice which also sees a variety of small furries and exotics. Located close to the centre of Aberdeen it offers access to local amenities and transport links along with onsite parking.

The practice requires a forward-thinking Veterinary Surgeon. They must have confident surgical and medical skills with previous experience in Emergency and Critical Care work. There is an element of sole charge involved so the Vet also needs to be confident using equipment whilst in a sole charge role. There is support available with a team of Nurses, SVNS and supporting staff.

Key Details:

• Type: Small Animal
• Hours: Monday - Friday 40 Hour per week
• Weekends: Yes on a rota
• Sole Charge: Some
• OOH: None
• Branch work: None
• Computer System: RX Works
• Consultations: 10 Minutes
• Team: 2 Vet 3 RVN, SVN and support team

About them:

• State of the Art equipment
• Bright spacious air-conditioned practice with modern facilities
• ISFM Gold Standard Practice
• RAWF Rabbit friendly silver status
• Offers an exciting workload
• Offers a good work / life balance
• Offers clinical freedom and the ability to work up cases and see them through from start to finish.
• Opportunity to lead by example and mentor fellow members of the team
• Offers opportunity to expand clinical skill set and knowledge
• Practice provides clinical freedom for personal growth and development

About You:

• You must have a strong work ethic and provide an excellent high standard of clinical service
• You will be confident in all areas of routine surgeries and medical cases
• You will be confident with sole charge work
• You will have a high level of surgical experience
• You will be happy to mentor others
• Previous experience in a lead role would be advantageous but not essential.
• You will have experience with emergency and critical care work
• You will want to contribute to the practice enabling them to stay at the forefront of clinical thinking whilst also maintaining the ethos of providing a high standard of clinical care to all pets.
• You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop a great rapport with both clients and staff.
• You will be a strong team player

Facilities:

• Emergency cover
• Operating Theatre
• Digital X-Ray
• Isolation Unit
• Ultrasound
• Biochemistry
• Haematology
• Orthopaedics
• Accupuncture
• In-house Laboratory
• Dentistry
• Separate Dog and Cat ward

Package:

• Salary: 35,000 - 55,000 pro rata
• Holiday allowance: 4 Weeks Plus Bank Holiday and Birthday leave
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• CPD: Generous Allowance
• Certificates funded and supported
• Healthcare Scheme
• Rewards: Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with High Street retailers and restaurants
• Staff Bonus Scheme
• Memberships: Paid memberships (RCVS, VDS and BVA)
• Staff Discount

Must haves:

RCVS registered and qualified

Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Excellent communication skills

1 years' post-grad UK experience

What happens next?

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with your latest CV.

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