Job description
Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - St Andrews, Fife
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon?
2. Are you looking to join an experienced team in Ayrshire?
Are you looking for...
3. No OOH work?
4. A great salary of up to £60, pro rata?
We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal practice in St Andrews for a Locum Veterinary Surgeon to provide maternity leave cover on a fixed term basis for 6 to 12 months. This role is part time for 30 hours per week over 3 days, along with 1 in 6 Saturdays from 8:30am to 5pm. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.
Key details
5. Type: Small animal
6. Hours: Part time, 30 hours per week over 3 days
7. Weekends: 1 in 6 Saturdays, 8:30am to 5pm
8. Sole charge: None
9. OOH: None
10. Branch work: Working between 3 branches
11. Computer system: Merlin
12. Team: 5 vets, 6 RVNs and a supportive non-clinical team
The role
13. The role offers a varied caseload with a mixture of consultations and surgeries
14. There will be no OOH or on-call as the practice recognises the need for a good work-life balance
About them
15. They offer a wide range of modern veterinary services and diagnostics, including x-ray, ultrasound and dentistry
16. They have the facilities and caseload to support clinical development
17. They have a supportive and friendly team
18. They can offer support for areas of special interest, along with funding for certificates
19. They offer a great bonus package in addition to salary
Team culture
20. The practice is home to a strong veterinary team and a supportive non-clinical team, including a vet who is studying towards a medicine certificate
21. They pride themselves on a supportive team culture and they value each and everyone's roles within the practice
22. They understand the difficulties that the vet industry can face and support each other to provide a positive and encouraging work environment
23. Investing in their people, premises and processes is at the heart of what they do
About you
24. They are looking for a vet who has a good level of experience in medicine and surgery
25. You will have excellent communications skills and client facing skills
26. You will have a positive attitude and show empathy to both clients and team members
27. You will encourage ongoing development of the team
28. You will be a team player and be able to work in a collaborative manner
Package
29. Salary: Up to £60, pro rata, commensurate to experience
30. Holidays: 6.8 weeks annual leave, increasing with service and birthday off pro rata
31. CPD: Generous allowance of £1, with 40 hours to attend
32. Memberships: RCVS and VDS fees paid
33. Relocation support
34. Medical insurance
35. Workplace pension
36. Family friendly policies
37. Employee wellbeing programmes
38. Ongoing learning and development platforms available
Must haves:
39. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
40. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
41. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills