Overview
Mckenzie Vets is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team on a permanent basis. We offer a diverse and interesting caseload, including a mix of medical and surgical cases such as routine neutering, pyometras, lump removals, GI foreign bodies and dentistry, as well as radiology and consults. If you have a particular area of interest, we would be happy to support you in developing this further.
We pride ourselves on the high standard of care we bring for our patients. We are rural with a variety of patients of all breeds and sizes. We are small animal only but handle some exotics and occasionally work with otters and turtles at the Sea Life Centre. We have Silver Cat Friendly status and have achieved RCVS GP accreditation.
Work life balance
Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best. Our flexible approach to rotas and working hours offers a balance that fits your lifestyle. We work 40 hours over 4 or 5 days per week with Saturday mornings shared on an equal rota; we are open to flexible working or part-time hours for the right candidate. No out of hours requirement.
Location and practice environment
We are located in Alexandria in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, with access to charming villages, countryside, hills and watersports on Loch Lomond. We are only 30 minutes from Glasgow city centre with good transport links. The practice is well equipped with the latest veterinary tools including dental equipment and dental x-ray, digital radiology, Idexx biochemistry and haematology, ultrasound and laser. Our team currently consists of four experienced vets, three RVNs (two with certificates) who run their own clinics and nurse-led initiatives. We have a dedicated theatre, prep area, kennels and three consult rooms.
We like to think of Mckenzie Vets as "small but mighty" — small enough to be like a family but mighty enough to make a difference. We take part in charity events such as the Glasgow Kilt Walk and have fun at work with activities like the Great Mckenzie Bake Off and our annual Christmas Fuddle.
Compensation and benefits
In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:
* Work-life balance: 6.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
* Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
* Private Medical Insurance
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
Development
* £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
* Certificate support
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
* All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
* All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
* BVA membership
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
Colleague Benefits
* Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
* Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes, subject to eligibility
* Voluntary benefits: flexible range to suit you
* Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
* Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
Salary: £0 - £55,000 a year (Up to £55,000 DOE)
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