Job Description
Veterinary Surgeon-Acres Veterinary Centre
Posted on 05/10/2022
For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.
The Role
Acres Veterinary Centre is going through an exciting time of development and want a new vet surgeon to join their team. This role is perfect for a confident GP vet who is capable of managing a variety of medical and surgical cases and is comfortable with sole-charge work. We are also happy to accommodate a vet with consultation bias.
Caseloads will cover routine work i.e. vaccine. Consults and neutering etc, whist also doing a range of non-routine consultations (plenty of internal medicine, dermatology, ophthalmology, with occasional interesting neurological cases) and potentially more complex surgeries (mammary, ocular, mass removals, dentals, pyometra etc).
Rota
Working up to 35 hours per week (full time basis)
Across 4 days per week with 3 days 9am to 5pm and one day 9 until 7pm. However, we are happy to provide flexibility for the right candidate and part-time work will be considered.
No out-of-hours work.
Salary
Up to £63,000 negotiable depending on experience.
About Us
Acres Vet Centre is a single-site, small animal practice located in Airdrie, Lanarkshire. Our location is very central with excellent travel links to Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Stirling, as well as plenty of local rural escapes.
We currently employ 5 veterinary surgeons, 5 registered veterinary nurses, 2 student veterinary nurses and an excellent team of reception/administrative staff. Acres is a nurse training centre, and our CD is also a vetGDP advisor for new graduates. Our team of vets are extremely supportive and is involved in regular collaboration and discussion on challenging cases. Our nurses have a wealth of experience including extra qualifications in ECC and behaviour, and specific interests in nutrition.
The practice is well equipped with ultrasonography, brand new digital x-ray equipment, an in-house laboratory including IDEXX haematology/biochemistry analysers and microscope, infusion pumps, ECG, capnography, blood pressure monitors (doppler and oscillometric) and digital tonometry, and we hope to add dental x-ray equipment and an endoscope to this list once we are in the new building!
Applicant Requirements
Must be fully qualified with MRCVS status and have sufficient experience working in first opinion small animal practice to be comfortable with routine consultations, and surgeries and capable of sole charge work. Any specific interests are welcomed, as further certification will be supported.
Because our employees matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -
Work-life balance
6.6 weeks annual leave
Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
Your birthday as a paid day off
Wellbeing
Private medical insurance
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Cycle to Work scheme
Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
Non-accidental injury support
Development
£1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata CPD leave
Certificate support
Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
Infection Prevention and Control Programme
Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
BVA membership
VDS cover
RCVS fees
Additional
Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
Discounted staff pet care
As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch.
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Any questions before applying?
Speak to Margaret Oliver from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Margaret Oliver
Senior Talent Partner
Margaret.Oliver@ivcevidensia.com07977242572