Senior Veterinary Surgeon Required At ICR Vets, Loanhead

Loanhead, Midlothian, United Kingdom

The Role
ICR Vets are offering an exciting opportunity for a forward thinking and ambitious Veterinary Surgeon to join our well established and progressive small animal practice as a Senior Vet and Team Leader at our branch practice in Gorebridge. The role will involve leading and developing the clinical team, managing the day to day workflow in the clinic and being responsible for all aspects of clinical governance. Contribution to the management and organisation of the clinic will also be an important aspect to this role. A 4-day week, 9.5 hour days, and a 1:3 Saturday morning rota make this an attractive position providing a great work life balance. As a practice we pride ourselves on having a team of people who are happy at work and realise the importance of this when creating a team that can excel. We all work for a shared purpose and respect each other's individual skills strengths and interests. Within this role you will be expected to contribute to the success of your team in this way and in turn will be supported by our other Vet team Leaders and Clinical Directors, ensuring you can grow and develop within this role. Further career development is fully encouraged and funded.

About Us
The position is based in the largest of our branch clinics in Gorebridge, which is less than 10 miles from the beautiful city of Edinburgh. The practice as a whole is dedicated to excellence in both client and patient care and is equipped with the standard diagnostic tools including in-house blood machines, Doppler, multiparameter monitors, ultrasound, digital radiography including dental X-rays, etc and is supported by our main branch where blood-gas analysis, a Class IV Laser, endoscopy and laparoscopy are offered as well as hospital facilities and our own dedicated night team. Within our team we have an Internal Medicine and Dermatology Certificate holder, and an exotic specialist. We also have colleagues studying for Certificates in ECC, Internal medicine, Surgery and Behaviour. We also have an amazing team of RVNs, many of whom have further qualifications in ECC, behaviour and clinical pathology.

Applicant Requirements
The successful candidate will have previous leadership experience, be an excellent communicator who thrives on getting the best out of the team whilst striving for clinical excellence and a very high standard of client care. An MRCVS with previous clinical experience, demonstrable vision and enthusiasm is required for this role to create an environment of success for both the team and the practice.

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
• 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.

Job ref: BH2517

Tel: 07484520516
Address: 44 Fountain Place, Loanhead, Midlothian, United Kingdom