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Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon/Head Vet - Glasgow

Employer
CVS (UK) Limited
Location
Glasgow, Glasgow City
Salary
Competitive Salary Plus Benefits
Closing date
17 Apr 2021

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Job Details

We are looking for a Vet to cover a 1 year fixed term position within our AlbaVet practice in Glasgow's East End.

Albavet, Glasgow are looking for a Full Time experienced vet to join their friendly and supportive team. We are a 3 vet, 3 RVN team with fantastic support staff consisting of a patient care assistant and 3 receptionists.

We have a designated cat waiting area, a designated bereavement room, digital X-ray, in-house lab testing, ultrasound & dental machine. With GP RCVS accreditation and clients who actively want the best for their pets, this is a great opportunity for a Vet looking to work to a high standard and enjoy a fantastic working environment. There is also scope for a Vet with leadership / management interest to transition into a Head Vet role.

We are a close, supportive team and a work/life balance is important to us. We are surrounded by shops and cafes for lunchtime treats!

In return, you will receive:

  • A competitive salary and benefits package (pro rata)
  • RCVS and VDS fees covered
  • Industry leading Maternity/Paternity/Adoption leave benefit of 10 weeks full and 10 weeks half pay (pro rata)
  • Up to 7 weeks annual leave with our buy & sell holiday scheme (pro rata)
  • Pension Scheme
  • CPD is funded and encouraged
  • Employee Assistance Programme - our people are our strongest asset
  • Discounted staff pet care plan
  • Perkbox, offering a variety of staff discounts for retail and entertainment venues across the county
  • Other benefits include cycle to work scheme/reduced gym membership/pension/Sharesave and others...

Want to know more or do you have any questions you want answered confidentially? Then feel free to contact our Clinical Director, Karen at karen.ramsay@cvsvets.com OR you can text Lisa on 07901 223 740

If you feel this is the ideal role for you please click 'Apply Now' and upload your CV and covering letter.

Company

CVS (UK) Limited was established in August 1999 to acquire and operate veterinary practices which were well established within their local community and had a reputation for high quality service.  It was recognised that the value of these businesses lay in the quality of their staff and the relationship they enjoyed with their existing clients. To build on this CVS provides professional management expertise in the areas of finance, personnel, practice management, Health & Safety etc,  thereby relieving the local staff of many administrative tasks, to enable them to concentrate on clinical care.

As the number of acquisitions increases,  so does the diversity of operational styles and approaches.  These are shared on a regular basis at meetings of all the clinical directors, giving each practice an opportunity to consider alternative approaches to common problems. New initiatives are considered by this group and then fed back to each of their businesses.

Since 2001 CVS has diversified by acquiring two businesses that offer veterinary histopathology and cytology, plus more general veterinary laboratory services. This provides a wealth of experience to the practice division and the profession in general.

A more recent development has been the focus in acquiring practices in close proximity to each other.  This enables the group to benefit from certain synergies, and provides an opportunity for internal referrals.  Through its support for quality CPD many of the company’s veterinary surgeons have acquired skills of value to their colleagues elsewhere in the group. CVS already employs veterinary Specialists who offer invaluable advice to their colleagues.

Other benefits have also emerged as the company has grown. The use of single suppliers for certain types of product has enabled CVS to get more competitive prices and better support from the manufacturers.  Care is taken not to compromise clinical judgment through its selection of products, and this is achieved by having a working party drawn from the Clinical Director team that considers all options and seeks agreement from their colleagues before arriving at a decision.

Further acquisitions are always being considered but care is taken to ensure that each one is compatible with the CVS culture. The key attributes are their location, their current standing in the local community, their overall performance and the willingness of the existing practice team to embrace the CVS approach to business.

 

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