Part Time Veterinary Surgeon Required At Robson Vets, Laurencekirk
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Salary
Up to £50,000 depending on experience.
Company
Robson Veterinary Hospital, Laurencekirk
Contact
Margaret Oliver
Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team here at Robson Veterinary Hospital, Laurencekirk on a temporary basis for 12 months!
Day-to-day duties work on a rotation so you will be consulting at Laurencekirk and one branch practice per week and operating once per week. You will be able to do your own workups and follow them through to surgery if applicable. You will have two days off per week arranged on a rota basis.
The caseloads variable, usually with a day operating weekly and the rest of their time consulting, both routine and complex cases, with the support and encouragement to fully work up and follow through on cases to provide continuity. There will be a degree of sole charge working, with support always available by phone or in person when required. We see predominantly cats and dogs, with a small amount of rabbits, exotics and birds.
Vets Now cover our OOH weekdays from 7 pm and weekends from 6 pm. There will be OOH from 1-6 pm on a Saturday and Sunday 8 am-6 pm. The current Saturday morning rota is 1:6 and the weekends are 1:6. Happy to discuss flexible working hours and rotas with candidates to meet your requirements!
The salary for the role is up to £50,000 depending on experience.
About Us
Our Laurencekirk surgery is situated 30 minutes from Aberdeen City and 50 minutes from Dundee. There are beautiful views of the foothills of the Cairngorms with lovely walks and trails. Equally we are situated close to beaches like St Cyrus nature reserve and Stonehaven beach. We have a train station a 5-minute walk from the practice with links to Montrose and Portlethen where are branches are situated. We have a fully equipped surgical suite with Endoscopy, Digital xray, Dental Xray, Laser, Multiparameter machines, Infusion pumps, IV fluid pumps, and a new ultrasound machine. We have separate Isolation and ICU wards as well as separate Cat and Dog wards. Front of house we have three consulting rooms, a large waiting area with dog and cat areas separated. We provide a high standard of care to all our patients and regularly receive excellent reviews.
About the Team and Culture
We currently have 7 vets, 8 nurses and 5 vcas. We have three vets during certificates in dermatology, medicine, soft tissue surgery and ECC. We have a vet with a keen interest in Exotic Species. We recently raised money for Barnardos over xmas and are interested in doing some charity pursuits in the summer. We are actively engaging in schools this year and doing mock interviews at Mearns Academy and school visits to nurseries and primary schools.
Applicant Requirements
Due to the position being temporary, the main criteria is availability to start from March 2023. Previous experience in a small animal practice is required.
Because our employee’s 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
• £1200 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid pro rata
• 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. Quote BH8202 when applying for this role.
Tel: 07977242572
Address:
Laurencekirk Business Park, Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom