Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
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We are a well established 3‑branch small animal clinic on the outskirts of Edinburgh. We have an exciting opportunity for a full time veterinary surgeon to join our team in Penicuik. Penicuik is a branch surgery consisting of 1 RVN and 5 Veterinary surgeons (part time) working alongside a 3 person administration/reception team.
Our practice is well equipped with digital x‑ray, dental x‑ray, ultrasound (including echo) and in‑house lab. We offer laparoscopic spays and orthopaedic surgeries at our main surgery in Musselburgh. Client and patient care are our main focus and we do that by offering a friendly and supportive environment to work in.
We have a wide variety of cases and the role will involve a mixture of surgery and routine consultations along with routine diagnostic case workups. We have a great balance of experienced vets and RVNs and those who are more recently qualified.
Hours of work are 40 hours per week currently worked as a 4‑day week. Part time would be considered. The role also involves 1 in 7 weekends (daytime only) with a day given off in lieu for a weekend worked in line with our work‑life balance ethos. Our out of hours work is outsourced locally.
We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who believes in the importance of teamwork as much as we do. CPD is encouraged and funded.
Responsibilities
* MIX of surgery, routine consultations and diagnostic case workups.
* Work 40 hours per week, with a 4‑day week reality; part‑time considered.
* Provide 1 in 7 weekend (daytime only) support with a day off in lieu.
Benefits
* 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
* £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
* Colleague Benefits – Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
* Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
* Voluntary benefits: flexible selection from a range of voluntary benefits
* Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
* Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
* Salary up to £70,000 DOE
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider; Veterinary Services industries
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