Job description
Permanent Mixed Veterinary Surgeon - Oban, Argyll
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon?
2. Are you looking to join a mixed animal practice located in the Scottish Highlands?
We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal practice in Oban, Argyll for a Permanent Mixed Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. This role is full or part time with weekends, OOH work and on-call duties on a rota.
Key details
3. Type: Mixed animal
4. Hours: Full or part time
5. Weekends: On a rota
6. OOH: On a rota
7. On call: On a rota
8. Computer system: Merlin
9. Consultations: 15 minutes
10. Team: 6 vets, 3 RVNs, 1 SVN, 1 VCA and a supportive non-clinical team
The role
11. This role offers a varied mixed animal caseload
12. They have a team of 6 vets that you will work alongside and some of them have certificates in Diagnostic Imaging, Cardiology and Behaviour
13. Support is provided for Vets looking to develop in an area of special interest.
14. The role offers a varied caseload including orthopaedic cases, medicine, dental and soft tissue surgeries.
15. The role will involve duties including consultations and surgeries. There will be some sole charge work involved on occasion so the Vet must feel comfortable.
16. Flexible working and rota patterns available to accommodate a good work-life balance
17. The Vet will be responsible for providing a high standard of veterinary care and customer service.
18. The Vet will be responsible to ensuring that there is excellent communication between themselves and the team and with clients.
About them:
19. Oban is located close in the Highlands and offers a plethora of outdoor activities.
20. They are fully equipped with diagnostics including endoscopy, ultrasound, digital x-ray, in house laboratory and separate dog and cat kennel.
21. They have a supportive team of 6 vets, some of whom are certificate holding surgeons, and a talented team of 3 RVNs
22. The pride themselves on offering case continuity and maintaining strong clients relationships.
23. They support personal development with a generous CPD allowance and encourage and support certificates and additional training.
24. The practice provides a high standard of care and customer service to all its patients and clients.
Team culture:
25. They pride themselves on a collaborative team culture. They offer support where necessary. They have regular social outings and take part in local activities within the community.
26. The team work together to support one another and enable each other to achieve goals and continue to develop their clinical skills and knowledge.
27. They understand the difficulties that the vet industry can face, and they ensure that each member of staff support each other and strive each day to provide a positive and encouraging work environment.
About you:
28. The practice are open to various levels of experience for this role. They can provide support for newly graduated vet
29. The practice are looking for a Vet who is committed to providing a high standard of patient and client care.
30. The vet will have excellent communications skills and a compassionate attitude along with excellent client facing skills.
31. The Vet will work well as part of a team.
Package
32. Salary: Up to £65, pro rata, commensurate to experience
33. Holidays: 6.8 weeks aannual leave, increasing with service and birthday off
34. CPD: Generous allowance of £1, with 40 hours to attend
35. Memberships: RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
36. Talk to the team regarding relocation packages, golden handshakes and sponsorship which are available for non-UK nationals with RCVS registration in place
37. Medical insurance
38. Certificates supported
39. Workplace pension
40. Family friendly policies
41. Company sick pay
42. Pay reviews
43. Employee wellbeing programmes
44. Ongoing learning and development platforms available
45. Career progression opportunities
46. Cycle to work scheme
Must haves:
47. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
48. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
49. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills