Veterinary Surgeon – Part‑time, Mintlaw Vets, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Start the rewarding career you deserve! Are you a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Surgeon looking to be part of a dynamic team in Aberdeenshire? At Mintlaw Vets, we are excited to welcome applications for an experienced vet who is confident in both consulting and surgery, ready to take on a varied first opinion small animal caseload that will allow you to utilise and develop in both consulting and surgery skills.
Key responsibilities and opportunities
* Consulting and surgery within a varied first‑opinion small animal caseload.
* General surgery including dentistry; one dedicated operating day per week, with potential for additional surgical experience.
* Participation in surgical excellence, with support for specific surgical interests.
Work‑life balance
* Part‑time role, 25 hours over 3 days, ideally 2x 8:30am‑5pm and 1x 11am‑7:30pm, with flexibility.
* Rotating Saturday shift 8:30am‑1pm, no out‑of‑hours commitment.
Facilities and Equipment
* Light and spacious waiting room, four consulting rooms (including a dedicated nurse consultation room).
* Surgical operating theatre, radiography/dentistry suite with Idexx analysers, microscope, ultrasound, therapeutic laser, endoscopy, and modern dental equipment.
* In‑house laboratory.
Team and Support
* Collaborate with a 5‑strong vet team, 6 registered veterinary nurses, student nurses, and VCAs.
* Clinical Director experienced with most soft tissue surgeries; additional staff clinical expertise.
* Custom‑built staff dog kennels for those wishing to bring pets to work.
Benefits
* Work‑life balance: 6.8 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, additional holiday for birthday.
* Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced family‑friendly policies.
* Development: £1250 CPD allowance, 40 hours paid CPD leave pro‑rata, certificate support, learning via IVC Evidensia Academy, access to Vetlexicon, research funding opportunities, £1250 Care Fund, Infection Prevention and Control Programme, Quality Improvement Programme.
* Professional Memberships: BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS fees.
* Colleague Benefits: Company pension scheme with IVC Evidensia contribution, Cycle to Work scheme, Green Cars Scheme, voluntary benefits, discounts/cashback, discounted treatment for own pets.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to diversity, equality, inclusion and belonging. As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome candidates with disabilities and long‑term health conditions and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments.
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