Job description
Permanent Mixed Veterinary Surgeon - Keith, Aberdeenshire
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon?
2. Are you looking for a new opportunity in Aberdeenshire?
We are recruiting on behalf of a mixed animal practice in Keith for a Permanent Mixed Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. This role is full time for 40 hours per week over 4 or 5 days, along with weekends on a rota. There will be 1 in 5 weeknights on-call for large animals with time off in lieu if you are called in. Part time hours can be considered.
Key details
3. Type: Mixed, 55% small animal, 40% farm animal, 5% equine
4. Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week over 4 or 5 days, part time considered
5. Weekends: On a rota
6. Sole charge: None
7. OOH: 1 in 5 weeknights on-call
8. Branch work: Wokring between 3 branches
9. Computer system: Merlin
10. Team: 12 vets, 6 nurses and a supportive non-clinical team
The role
11. The role offers a varied caseload with a mixture of consultations and surgeries
12. The caseload split is 55% small animal, 40% farm animal and 5% equine
About them
13. They offer a wide range of modern veterinary services and diagnostics, including an in-house laboratory, separate cat and dog wards, dentistry, x-ray and ultrasound
14. They have the facilities and caseload to support clinical development
15. They have a supportive and friendly team
16. They can offer support for areas of special interest, along with funding for certificates
17. They offer a great bonus package in addition to salary
Team culture
18. The practice is home to 12 vets, 6 nurses and a supportive non-clinical team
19. They understand the importance of the roles that RVNs play within the practice and actively encourage the development of skills and knowledge whereby the nurses offer nurse clinics where they can advise and educate clients and use their own initiative whilst assisting the vets
20. They pride themselves on a supportive team culture and they value each and everyone's roles within the practice
21. They understand the difficulties that the vet industry can face and support each other to provide a positive and encouraging work environment
22. Investing in their people, premises and processes is at the heart of what they do
About you
23. They are looking for a vet who has a good level of experience
24. You will have excellent communications skills and client facing skills
25. You will have a positive attitude and show empathy to both clients and team members
26. You will encourage ongoing development of the team
27. You will be a team player and be able to work in a collaborative manner
Package
28. Salary: Up to £63, per annum, commensurate to experience
29. Holidays: 6.8 weeks annual leave, increasing with service and birthday off
30. CPD: Generous allowance of £1, with 40 hours to attend
31. Memberships: RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
32. Relocation support
33. Medical insurance
34. Workplace pension
35. Family friendly policies
36. Employee wellbeing programmes
37. Ongoing learning and development platforms available
Must haves:
38. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
39. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
40. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills