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Overview
Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon FTC. 12-month maternity cover contract. Mix of medical and surgical cases with time and support to fully work up your cases. Role can be tailored to your experience and interests, with the option to work across four branches (Irvine, Kilwinning, Kilmarnock, and West Kilbride) depending on skill set and preference. Location: Ayrshire, Scotland region.
Responsibilities and Expectations
The role can be tailored to your strengths and interests, whether you prefer a mix of medicine and surgery or a consulting-only role. You’ll help develop and expand the caseload at the West Kilbride branch and may work across any of the four branches to suit your skills and preferences. You will contribute to patient care across a collaborative team and support high standards of veterinary practice.
Work Pattern and Hours
Clinic opening hours are 8:30am – 7:00pm, Monday to Friday. Full-time rota is 39 hours per week, typically spread over four days, with 1 in 4 Saturday mornings (8:30am–12:00pm). Part-time and flexible working options can be explored. Out-of-hours care is handled by Vets Now.
Team, Facilities and Location
Four clinics located in Irvine, Kilwinning, Kilmarnock, and West Kilbride along Ayrshire’s west coast. Team includes 10 Vets, 9 RVNs, 2 SVNs, 3 ACAs, and a supportive reception and admin team. Facilities include in-house laboratories, digital radiography, ultrasound (at three sites), dental equipment, and more. Some clinicians have special interests in ultrasound, medicine, wildlife, and ECC, with opportunities to pursue further qualifications.
Development and Training
* Certificate support
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
* Possibility to apply for research funding
* Pension contribution by company; Care Fund allowance for vets
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Work-Life Balance and Benefits
* 6.8 weeks’ annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
* Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
* Private Medical Insurance
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
* Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay)
* Wellbeing initiatives
Professional Memberships and Extras
* BVA membership
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
* Company pension scheme with employer contribution
* Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes (eligibility applies)
* Discounts and cashback with participating retailers
* Discounted treatment for your own pets at IVC Evidensia practices
Diversity and Inclusion
IVC Evidensia is committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. We welcome candidates from all minority and diverse groups. We are Disability Confident and will discuss reasonable adjustments during recruitment as needed.
Employment Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Veterinary Services
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