Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon - Kilmarnock, Mauchline and Beith

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon required – full-time position; other working patterns will be considered.

The Practice
MBM Veterinary Group is large practice with separate small animal, equine and farm animal departments. The practice has a friendly and supportive staff and is forward thinking and progressive. New initiatives are welcomed and encouraged. We have three premises all of which are well equipped and RCVS Accredited at General Practice Level allowing any individual interests to be pursued.

The Role
Our small animal veterinary surgeons are committed to providing a first class client experience. We strive to provide continuity of care for the benefit of patients, clients and vets. The role will allow a mix of consultations, medical work ups and surgical time. Our small animal department has 11 vets with a variety of experience and expertise giving as much support as is required.  We have Certificate holders in Ophthalmology, Cardiology, Radiology and Small Animal Surgery. One of our team is currently studying for a dermatology certificate.

The premises in Kilmarnock are a host practice for Vets Now and our hospital in patients are cared for overnight by the Vets Now team.
Our veterinary surgeons are supported by 13 excellent Veterinary Nurses who are enthusiastic, very knowledgable and run the hospital and laboratory as well as providing a range of nurse clinics. We have a very successful puppy playgroup and great back up from one of our nurses with behavioural advice. We are currently preparing to become Cat Friendly Clinics.

Our full-time role would be a 4.5 day week with alternate Saturday working (one to 12 and one to 2pm). We will consider other working arrangements including part time working.  There are no OOH duties. 28 days holiday. RCVS membership paid as well as subscriptions to BVA, VDS and a professional body of your choice. There is a generous CPD budget both financially and with time.

Succesful Candidate
The ideal candidate would be have experience of small animal first opinion practice and be confident with most routine surgical procedures.
We will consider new graduates.
Essential are good communication skills,  ‘people skills’ and a sense of humour!

The Package

• Salary commensurate with experience
• 28 day holiday
• Staff pet discount scheme
• CPD up to £1200 and 5 days
• RCVS ,VDS ,BVA  membership plus membership of an additional professional body of your choice

Location
Ayrshire is a beautiful county close to the sea, city and wonderful countryside. Close to sea, wonderful countryside and Glasgow. Good transport links.

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