Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team at ICR Vets. This role offers a varied caseload covering consultations, surgery, and inpatient care, giving you the chance to develop and apply your skills across all areas of small animal practice. While the position is primarily based at our RCVS-accredited hospital in Loanhead, occasional work at one of our branch practices may be required. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated vet who thrives in a team environment and shares our commitment to delivering excellent patient and client care.
Responsibilities
* Provide veterinary care across consultations, surgery, and inpatient care.
* Work at the RCVS-accredited Loanhead hospital with occasional duties at branch practices.
* Collaborate within the in-house emergency service and contribute to out-of-hours and weekend cover as part of a flexible rota.
* Support laparoscopic surgery as standard and participate in training in this area for new team members.
* Engage with a diverse caseload including routine surgery, dentistry, and advanced diagnostics and procedures.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Enthusiastic, motivated veterinary surgeon who thrives in a team environment and is committed to high standards of patient and client care.
* Ideally full-time (typically four-day week, 40 hours) with flexibility to discuss rota patterns; interest in emergency and critical care may include additional night work.
* Experience in small animal practice is desirable; willingness to engage in ongoing professional development.
Benefits and Compensation
* Salary up to £65,000 DOE plus relocation allowance up to £2,500.
* Private Medical Insurance
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
* Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay)
* £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
* Certificate support and learning opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia; research funding eligibility; Care Fund allocations
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme; Quality Improvement Programme
* Company pension scheme with employer contributions
* Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes; voluntary benefits and retailer discounts
* Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Veterinary Services
* Location: Loanhead, Scotland, United Kingdom
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