Professional veterinary recruitment

We are recruiting on behalf of a practice in Airdrie, Lanarkshire for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join theirteam of 6 vets, 4 nurses and a supportive non-clinical team who thrive on collaboration and enjoy clinical discussions.

You will have at least 1 year of experience of working in a small animal clinic and ideally a bias in surgery, although this is not required. You must have first opinion diagnostic skills, competence in routine soft tissue surgeries, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to create evidence-based treatment plans. You must also be passionate about keeping up to date with your own professional development. There is very little sole charge involved however the vet would need to be capable of this.

This role is full time with weekends on a rota. This clinic is an established and thriving practice that provides a supportive and friendly environment to work in. They focus on ensuring that everyone has a good work-life balance and invite everyone to present their opinions on how the practice is run.

Benefits:

• Practice provides 20 minute consultations
• Dedicated surgery day
• Scheduled breaks
• Supports certificates and additional qualifications

Key details

• Type: Small animal
• Hours: Full time
• Weekends: On a rota
• Sole charge: Some
• OOH: None
• Branch work: None
• Computer system: RX Works
• Consultations: 15 minutes
• Team: 6 vets, 4 RVNs and a supportive nonclinical team

About them:

• Can provide a positive, happy and supportive working environment.
• Offers further progression with possible lead vet role
• Offers a good work life balance
• Offers a wide range of modern veterinary services
• Supportive and friendly team and practice
• Offers flexible working hours
• Offers funding for a certificate and supports areas of special interest
• Part of a large nationwide network of practices
• Fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment
• Offers opportunity to expand clinical skill set and knowledge with the varied case load
• Practice provides clinical freedom for personal growth and development
• They offer care for physical and mental health wellbeing

About you:

• You will be comfortable with routine surgeries
• You will have minimum one year experience in a small animal practice
• You will ideally have a bias towards surgery, although this is not required
• You will have an approachable, empathetic, and caring attitude
• You will be passionate about all aspects of your veterinary work
• You will be happy to share knowledge and mentor others where required
• You will be able to establish good working relationships with clients and be confident in all consultations
• You will contribute to the practice with ideas 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
• Ambition to pursue an area of special interest would be supported

Facilities:

The practice offers a wide range of modern veterinary services and facilities, including:

• Digital X-ray
• Ultrasound
• In-house laboratory
• ECG
• Multiparameter machines
• Emergency cover
• Isolation wards
• Biochemistry
• Operating theatre
• Dentistry
• Thermocautery

Package

• Salary: 35,000 to 65,000 per annum, commensurate to experience
• Holidays: 5.6 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday off
• CPD: Generous allowance
• Memberships: Professional fees paid
• Contributory pension and life assurance
• Certificates encouraged and supported
• Private medical insurance
• Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with high street retailers and restaurants
• Staff bonus scheme
• Staff discount
• Potential relocation package for the right candidate

Must haves:

RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be

Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom

Have excellent verbal and written communication skills

What happens next?

CLICK APPLY NOW or if you have any pre-application questions or if this role is not quite right for you, please contact the Vet Seekers team (details below) to discuss your veterinary career aspirations further.

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