Job description
Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Perth, Scotland
1. Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon or soon to be?
2. Are you looking to join an established small animal practice?
Are you looking for...
3. A great salary of up to £60, pro rata?
4. No OOH work?
5. A generous CPD allowance?
We are recruiting on behalf of a small animal practice in Perth for a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. This position is full or part time with shifts between 8:30am and 7pm, along with 1 in 2 Saturdays from 9am to 6pm and Sundays from 10am to 6pm. The weekend rota will be extending to 1 in 3 weekends in the future. There will be no OOH work or on-call duties.
The practice is looking for a vet with good experience who has excellent communication skills in order to inform and support clients and a genuine interest in animal welfare. You must have good general surgical and medical skills and be passionate about keeping up to date with your own professional development. The practice can support a new graduate.
Benefits:
6. Practice provides 15 minute consultations (30 minutes for complex cases)
7. Dedicated surgery day
8. Scheduled breaks
9. Supports certificates and additional qualifications
Key details:
10. Type: Small animal
11. Hours: Full or part time, shifts between 8:30am and 7pm
12. Weekends: 1 in 2 weekends
13. TOIL: For weekends
14. Sole charge: None
15. OOH: None
16. Branch work: N/A
17. Computer system: RX Works
18. Consultations: 15 minutes
19. Team: 2 vets, 2 RVNs and a supportive non-clinical team
About them:
20. RCVS accredited practice
21. ISFM accredited cat friendly practice
22. Provides a positive, happy and supportive working environment
23. Offers further progression with possible lead vet role
24. Offers a good work life balance
25. Offers a wide range of modern veterinary services
26. Supportive and friendly team and practice
27. Offers flexible working hours
28. Offers funding for a certificate and supports areas of special interest
29. Part of a large nationwide network of practices
30. Fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment
31. Offers opportunity to expand clinical skill set and knowledge with the varied case load
32. Practice provides clinical freedom for personal growth and development
33. They offer care for physical and mental health wellbeing
About you:
34. You will be comfortable with routine surgeries
35. You will have an approachable, empathetic, and caring attitude
36. You will be passionate about all aspects of your veterinary work
37. You will be happy to share knowledge and mentor others where required
38. You will be able to establish good working relationships with clients and be confident in all consultations
39. You will contribute to the practice with ideas enabling them to stay at the forefront of clinical thinking whilst also maintaining the ethos of providing a high standard of clinical care to all pets
40. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop a great rapport with both clients and staff
41. You will be a strong team player
42. Ambition to pursue an area of special interest would be supported
Facilities:
The practice offers a wide range of modern veterinary services and facilities, including:
43. Emergency cover
44. Biochemistry
45. Blood pressure monitor
46. Dentistry
47. Exotics
48. Haematology
49. Hospital ward
50. In-house laboratory
51. Isolation unit
52. Operating theatre
53. X-ray
Package:
54. Salary: £31, to £60, pro rata, commensurate to experience
55. Holidays: 5.6 weeks annual leave, increasing to 6.6 weeks after 2 years of service
56. CPD: Generous allowance
57. Memberships: RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
58. Contributory pension and life assurance
59. Certificates encouraged and supported
60. Private medical insurance
61. Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with high street retailers and restaurants
62. Staff bonus scheme
63. Staff discount
64. Potential relocation package for the right candidate
65. Childcare vouchers
Must haves:
66. RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
67. Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
68. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills