Veterinary Surgeon

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team here at Grahams Road Veterinary Clinic in Falkirk. As a Veterinary Surgeon within our friendly team, you will complete consults, diagnostics and surgery and will own your cases. We are a supportive friendly team with everyone willing to help if required. At GRVC you will be encouraged to be the vet you want to be with support if you wish to further your skills and expertise.

You will be working 3-5 days per week, which can flexible and we are open for negotiation on this. Hours of work are 08:30-17:30, or 19:00 if wanted (but not necessary). No OOH or on call is required just a share of Saturday mornings 8:30-12:00 amongst the Vets. The salary would start from £32,000 but is negotiable with experience.

About Us

We are a 4-vet small animal practice, looking to become 5. We have vets with a wide range of skill sets and are a true first opinion practice in a busy town. We encourage our nurses to utilise their skills to the maximum and also engage 2 enthusiastic ACAs within our team. We are a busy, friendly practice with a varied caseload, working closely with our local Charity providers as well as private clientele. We aim to keep most surgeries in house but have great referral opportunities locally in order to help us provide an excellent service for our patients.

We are a very approachable and collaborative team that regularly work together on cases to achieve the best outcome for the client. We are very supportive of CPD and further qualifications and we are happy for you to pursue any specific areas of interest. We have all the usual equipment, including our own in-house Idexx biochemistry and haematology analysers along with standard diagnostic laboratory equipment, digital x-ray, ultrasound, tonopen and our multi-parameter anaesthetic monitoring machine. We are a happy, busy small team servicing the pets of Falkirk with passion and pride, coffee and cake is always available and we strive to help all clients and staff supporting each other.

Applicant Requirements

We are happy to take a new graduate or an experienced vet. We would like an enthusiastic, compassionate vet, who is a good communicator, loves the role and wants to provide the best service possible. We would like someone with a happy disposition, who is flexible and wants to be part of our great team.

Benefits - Subject to Pro Rata

• Enhanced holiday entitlement and increasing holiday based on length of service
• CPD paid days and allowance
• L&D opportunities through the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• BVA Membership paid
• VDS cover
• Birthday leave
• Discounted veterinary fees
• Various discounts including retail & gym memberships
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Service-related company sick pay
• Sponsorship for overseas employees
• Initiatives focussed on employee wellbeing
• Relocation packages
• Career progression opportunities
• Free flu jabs

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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