Salary up to £60,000 DOE, Welcome Bonus up to £5,000 plus Relocation Allowance up to £5,000
Here at Academy Vets, we are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team. We are a busy mixed practice in the Southwest of Scotland where the grass is green and the sun always shines. This is a truly mixed position with no two days the same, involving dairy fertility, small animal consulting & surgery, health planning, fertility testing, and horses.
Flexibility that fits your lifestyle
Our people are at the heart of everything we do, which is why work-life balance is vital. We offer flexible rota patterns and working hours to accommodate your lifestyle, no matter your career stage.
The full-time position includes working 42.5 hours over 5 days (8:30 am - 6 pm, with an hour lunch). We are open to part-time candidates and flexible hours. The rota includes weekends on a 2:10 basis with a Saturday morning, and a half-day on the Friday after your weekend on call. Two vets are always on call for backup and support.
Why choose Academy Vets?
We are a RCVS-accredited practice with excellent facilities, including the latest ultrasound equipment, digital radiography, and fertility kits. Located in Galloway, our area offers coastal and countryside adventures, with beaches for paddleboarding and the Southern Uplands for hiking and camping. It’s conveniently close to Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Carlisle.
Our team comprises 10 vets, 3 RVNs, 3 auxiliary nurses, and 5 receptionists. We support further qualifications, including Certificates and DBRs.
Because our people matter
We invest in our team through competitive salaries and benefits:
6.8 weeks annual leave, plus your birthday off
Holiday allowance increases with service
Private medical insurance
Family-friendly policies (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, surrogacy pay)
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee wellbeing initiatives
Non-accidental injury support
Development opportunities include:
£1250 CPD allowance, 5 days paid pro-rata
Certificate support and learning via the IVC Evidensia Academy
Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
Research funding opportunities
£1250 per year through our Care Fund
Infection Prevention and Control Programme
Quality Improvement Programme
Professional memberships covered include BVA, VDS, and RCVS fees.
Additional benefits:
Pawsome Benefits discount platform
5% employee and 3% employer pension contributions
Discounted staff pet care
We offer a salary up to £60,000 per year.
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