Mixed Veterinary Surgeon

Mixed Veterinary Surgeon required for Academy Vet Centre in Dumfries & Galloway

The Role

Vets have the opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of veterinary medicine caring for all companion animals and livestock. Around 50% of the practice work is large animal, the remaining 50% companion animal and equine. Our vets have a mixed case load caring for everything from extensive dairy and beef farming enterprises to tortoises! We work over 5 days with an equal share of the out of hours on-call rota. There are always two vets always on call, for support. Accommodation and a car are included in the package.

About Us

Academy Vet Centre is a truly mixed practice situated in a beautiful part of South West Scotland. We have an exceptional team of ten veterinary surgeons who, together with our nursing and admin team, combine experience and expert knowledge with modern, up-to-date ideas and techniques to bring our clients comprehensive, professional and caring service. We have all the usual mod cons, including digital X-ray and full range of laboratory equipment.

Applicant Requirements

Hard working, reliable, compassionate, enthusiastic. Previous experience in mixed practice would be beneficial but new graduate applications welcomed.

Benefits – subject to pro rata

• 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 well-being
• Relocation packages
• Career progression opportunities
• Free flu jabs

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 you are interested, please get in touch.

To apply, please email your CV to Margaret via the apply button or call 07977242572 for more information.