Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal FTC

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Date: 13 hours ago
City: Bearsden, Scotland
Contract type: Part time
Discover a new challenge

Glenbrae Veterinary Clinic in Bearsden is offering an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join us on a part-time (30 hours), 12 month fixed-term contract. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys delivering high standards of clinical care while working within a close-knit and collaborative team. You'll manage a varied caseload covering both medical and surgical work, and we're particularly keen to find someone who is enthusiastic about supporting and nurturing the development of our younger team members. If you're confident working in a small team and keen to make a real impact during your time with us, we'd love to hear from you.

Work life balance that works for you

We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We offer flexible rota patterns and working hours to accommodate your personal needs and priorities. Whether you prefer fixed or flexible work patterns, we are committed to finding the right solution for you.

This is a part-time maternity cover role, working 30 hours per week over 3-4 days. The shifts will be between 8:30am-8:00pm Monday, 8:30am - 7pm Tuesday-Friday. You will have a 1 in 3 share in our Saturday rota, with deducted during the working week to compensate.

Want to know more about us?

Glenbrae has been established since 1990 and we are a busy 3-site practice with Tier 2 RCVS accreditation. We became part of the IVC Evidensia family in 2019 which has helped us by providing many opportunities for clinical excellence and development within our teams. Our mission is to provide outstanding conventional and holistic care from a local friendly and caring team. Our services include laparoscopy, dental radiography, ultrasonography including specialist input, endoscopy, digital radiography, laser therapy and acupuncture, stem cell therapy and a consultancy homeopathic service.

Meet our team!

We are a forward thinking, proactive team who care about our clients, patients, and each other. We actively promote a healthy mindset and wellbeing giving each other support both professionally and personally. Our clinics are situated in Bearsden, Dumbarton and Muirhead allowing us to serve a large area of clients. We are a team of 29, made up of 10 vets, 5 RVNs, 2 SVNs and 8 CCA's and other admin support staff. We have a visiting homeopathic consultant and peripatetic ultrasonographer. We currently have multiple vets who either hold or who are working towards post-graduate qualifications. This investment not only supports our vets' development but also provides us with additional expertise within our clinics.

We are proud to be part of our local communities and provide support at local galas and charity events. 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.

Because our people 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

  • 6.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
  • Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
  • Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing

Development

  • £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
  • Certificate support
  • 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 £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
  • Infection Prevention and Control Programme
  • Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

  • BVA membership
  • VDS cover
  • RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

  • Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
  • Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
  • Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
  • Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
  • Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
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