Permanent Veterinary Surgeon
Vet Seekers
- Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross
- £63,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon or soon to be?
- Are you a mixed animal vet looking for a new opportunity in the Scottish Highlands?
- Type: Mixed animal
- Hours: Full or part time
- Weekends: On a rota
- OOH: None
- On-call: On a rota
- Computer system: Merlin
- Consultations: 15 minutes
- Team: 8 vets, 3 RVNs, 1 SVN and support team
- This position is available on a full or part time basis.
- The role is ideal for an experienced mixed animal Vet. The practice deal with both small, farm and equine.
- The practice encourage case continuity and Vets are encouraged to work up their own cases and there is additional support available from the large team.
- Areas of special interest are encouraged and supported.
- They are able to provide an interesting and challenging caseload allowing for ongoing development.
- Flexible working and rota patterns available to accommodate a good work / life balance. EG Rota to work around the school run / holidays /lifestyle.
- The Vet will be responsible for providing a high standard of veterinary care and customer service.
- The Vet will be responsible to ensuring that there is excellent communication between themselves and the team and with clients.
- Established Small, Farm and Equine Practice located in the stunning Scottish Highlands.
- They are fully equipped with facilities including digital x-ray, laser therapy treatments, Bovine Ultrasound Scanner, stance analyser, motorised equine dental rasp and rigid endoscope.
- They have a large team of 8 Vets and 8 Nurses and 1 SVN.
- They support personal development with a generous CPD allowance and encourage and support certificates and additional training.
- The practice provides a high standard of care and customer service to all its patients and clients.
- They offer a support open door management culture where everyone's voice is heard.
- They have a positive and supportive culture in place.
- The team work together to support one another and enable each other to achieve goals and continue to develop their clinical skills and knowledge.
- 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.
- The role is ideal for an experienced mixed animal vet who is looking for a supportive practice.
- The Vet will be a team player.
- The vet will have excellent communications skills and a compassionate attitude along with excellent client facing skills.
- The Vet will be able to organise their own time well and remain calm under pressure.
- Salary: Up to £63,000 pro rata, commensurate to experience
- Holidays: 6.6 weeks annual leave, increasing with service and birthday off
- CPD: Generous allowance of £1,250
- Memberships: RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
- Talk to the team regarding relocation packages, golden handshakes and sponsorship which are available for non-UK nationals with RCVS registration in place
- Medical insurance
- Certificates supported
- Workplace pension
- Family friendly policies
- Company sick pay
- Pay reviews
- Employee wellbeing programmes
- Ongoing learning and development platforms available
- Career progression opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
- Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills