Veterinary Surgeon - Whitburn, West Lothian.

The Role

Ayrton Veterinary Hospital, Bathgate are looking for a Vet Surgeon to join their busy team on a full or part time basis. Working on various caseloads from Orthopaedics, soft tissue, dental, consults, endoscopy, laparoscopy, radiology to general surgery.

Rota

Working up to 40 hours per week – (flexibility on this)

Across 3/4/5 days per week

1:4 Saturdays morning clinics (8:30am-1:00pm) followed by inpatient cover only - working alongside a nurse and CD back up if required when on call

As of Late summer 2022, there will be no OOH at this practice as it will switch over to Vets Now. However, in the meantime there is the following on call rota.

1 shift per week from 5:30pm-8:30am on call with phone only and to cover inpatient care, with an option of staying on site when on call as accommodation is available.

Salary

New graduates from £32,000 negotiable depending on experience

Experienced vets from £48,000 negotiable depending on experience

About Us

Our practice is a beautifully light, purpose designed spacious building located between the cultural and historical cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh. We have a great team of 3 Veterinary Surgeons, 3 Registered Veterinary Nurses and 3 Animal Care Assistants, 3 receptionists and a Practice Manager.

We are a training practice where our Registered Veterinary nurses are fully utilised with Animal Care Assistant support. We are well equipped with Digital X-ray, the latest laboratory equipment and Sevoflurane & Humphrey ADE anaesthesia.

Applicant Requirements

Must be a qualified Vet Surgeon and on the RCVS register. Previous experience working in a similar role is desirable, confident in sole charge and experience in a similar environment, further certification is encouraged and supported.

Applicants of any level of experience are welcome to apply as tailored support can be provided if required. 

Benefits

•    5 weeks paid holiday not including bank holidays

•    5 days paid CPD leave

•    £1250 CPD Allowance per annum

•    Private Medical Insurance

•    VDS Membership paid

•    MRCVS Membership paid

•    BVA Membership paid

•    Service based holiday entitlement increases

•    VDS cover

•    Enhanced maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay

•    Enhanced paternity pay

•    Birthday leave

•    Discounted veterinary fees

•    My Benefits - various discounts including retail & gym memberships

•    Cycle to Work scheme

•    Pension

•    CPD/training support

•    Paid bereavement leave

•    Company sick pay

•    Employee opinion survey

•    Free uniform in a number of roles

•    Annual pay reviews

•    Social events

•    Sponsorship for overseas employees

•    Academy & Leadership courses

•    Focus on employee wellbeing

•    Relocation packages

•    Career progression opportunities

•    Free flu jabs

As a BAME and LGBT+ 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, please quote Job reference BH2940.

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