Overview
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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. A keen interest in surgery would be invaluable, as you'll participate in general surgery, including dentistry. One dedicated ops day each week will allow you to immerse yourself in surgical excellence, with opportunities for more if desired. This is a part-time role working 25 hours per week over 3 days (8:30am - 7:30pm) to help you shape a schedule that fits around your lifestyle. Joining our team means contributing to a rotating 1:5 Saturday pattern (8:30am-1pm) with no out-of-hours commitment.
Responsibilities
* Provide high-quality first opinion veterinary care for small animals.
* Participate in general surgery and dentistry, with a dedicated ops day each week and opportunities for additional surgical cases.
* Contribute to a flexible rota and work-life balance suitable to your lifestyle.
* Collaborate with a team of 5 vets, 6 RVNs, student nurses, VCAs, and support staff.
* Engage in continual improvement and use Fear Free techniques to enhance patient and client well-being.
* Utilise and develop clinical skills in consulting and surgical settings within a well-equipped facility.
About the Practice
Mintlaw Vets is a bustling single-site practice in Aberdeenshire with a purpose-built facility, RCVS Accreditation, VetGDP, VN Training Practice status, and ISFM Cat-Friendly Clinic Accreditation. The practice offers a light waiting area, four consulting rooms (including a nurse consultation room), a surgical theatre, radiography/dentistry suite, an in-house Idexx lab, ultrasound, therapeutic laser, endoscopy, and dental radiography. The practice is small animal only, with occasional exotics and referrals for orthopaedics and complex medical/ophthalmology cases.
Mintlaw is a small town in Aberdeenshire with coastal access and easy reach to Aberdeen. The site is located near Aden and Pitfour Country Parks, combining rural charm with city accessibility.
Team and Culture
You will be part of a team of 5 vets supported by 6 RVNs, student nurses, VCAs, reception and management. The clinic values collaboration, professional development, and staff wellbeing, including support for personal surgical interests and flexible scheduling. The practice also offers staff facilities such as dedicated kennels for applicants who wish to bring their own dogs to work.
Benefits
* Competitive base salary plus additional benefits.
* Work-life balance with flexible rota patterns; part-time role as specified above.
* Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance; 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme; enhanced family-friendly policies; colleague wellbeing initiatives.
* Development: £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours of paid CPD leave pro rata; certificate support; access to Vetlexicon; research funding opportunities; Care Fund with £1250 per annum for vets; Infection Prevention and Control Programme; Quality Improvement Programme.
* Professional Memberships: BVA membership; VDS cover; RCVS fees.
* Colleague Benefits: pension with employer contributions; Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes; voluntary benefits; discounts with retailers; discounted pet treatment at an IVC Evidensia practice.
Location and Status
Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. This listing is for a Part-time Seniority level: Mid-Senior level position with responsibilities in the Health Care Provider function within the Veterinary industry.
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