Position Overview
Provost Veterinary Group is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team in St Andrews on a 12-month fixed‑term contract to cover maternity leave.
This varied role involves a balance of consultations and surgical procedures, providing excellent opportunities to deliver high-quality patient care within an experienced team.
Key Details
* Contract length: 12 months (fixed‑term)
* Location: St Andrews, Scotland
* Rota: Full‑time (40 hours a week), flexible patterns, 9 am‑7 pm duty shifts, 1 in‑5 Saturday mornings
* Supported facilities: 2 surgical theatres, dental suite, digital and dental X‑ray, endoscopy, ultrasound, in‑house lab, designated cat, dog and isolation wards
* Practice environment: Cat‑friendly clinic, modern purpose‑built surgery
Benefits
* Annual leave: 6.8 weeks (inclusive of bank holidays)
* Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
* Private medical insurance
* Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential helpline
* Enhanced family‑friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, surrogacy pay
* Wellbeing initiatives (focused on colleague wellbeing)
* CPD allowance: £1,250 with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
* Certificate support and access to the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon (online encyclopaedia)
* Research funding opportunities for vets and nurses
* Annual Care Fund: £1,250
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
* BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS fees
* Company pension scheme
* Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme
* Voluntary benefits – flexible choice
* Discounts and cashback with participating retailers
* Discounted treatment for own pets at IVC Evidensia practice
Salary
Up to £56,000 per annum, depending on experience.
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