Here at Animals 1st, we are looking for a dedicated and committed Veterinary Surgeon to join our team to cover maternity leave. Duties will include routine consultations, operations, fulfilling prescription requests, and answering client queries by email and on the phone.

Find Flex

Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that’s why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career.This role will cover 20-35 hours per week. A typical week is 4/5 days between 8:00am-6:00pm. The weekend and other rota is flexible and will be designed to fit in with the right candidate. There will be 1 in 3 Saturdays from 9:00am-12:00pm.

Want to know more about us?

Animals 1st currently has 2 branches, with the smaller branch being for consults only. We have 2 theatres, a new ultrasound machine and digital radiography. We are a Nurse and Vet training practice.

The practice is based 20 minutes from Edinburgh and 10 minutes from the beach. The train station 5 minutes away and on a local bus route.

Meet the team!

Our lovely team consist of 3.5 Veterinary Surgeons, 2 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 3 Student Veterinary Nurses, 1 Practice Manager and 3 Receptionists. We have certificate holders in medicine, feline practice and cardiology and we are happy to support certificates depending on the candidates needs.

Because our people 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

*6.8 weeks annual leave

*Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

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 40 hours paid pro rata

*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 £1250 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