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Veterinary Surgeon

Employer
Robson Vets, Laurencekirk
Location
Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire
Salary
Salary: ​Up to £50,000 negotiable D.O.E.
Closing date
1 Jan 2022

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The Role

We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon on a full time/part time basis at Robson Veterinary Hospital in Laurencekirk. The position includes both medical and surgical cases. There are both consultations at the hospital and the branches, and a well-equipped operating theatre for procedures.

Rota

  • Working 38 hours per week (part time hours negotiable)
  • Across 4 days per week
  • 1:6 weekend
  • 1:6 Saturday morning
  • No on call overnight  - but there is a duty vet per night to be responsible for any inpatients

Salary: ​Up to £50,000 negotiable D.O.E

Relocation allowance of up to £5,000

About Us

Robson Vets is placed mid-way between Aberdeen and Dundee. It is
15 minutes from sandy beaches and 20 minutes from the cairngorms. The main hospital in Laurencekirk is well equipped with two operating theatres, a new ultrasound, digital x-ray, endoscopy, dental suite with dental x-ray, 3 consulting rooms and separate dog and cat wards. We have a team of qualified nurses that stay on-site overnight to care for in-patients. The two branches in Portlethen and Montrose are consult only but are both busy.

We currently have 8 Veterinary Surgeons, 6 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 Student Veterinary Nurse, 4 Veterinary Care Assistants and 8 Recep-ionists. We have surgeons with special interests in soft tissue surgery, imaging, medicine, pain management and exotics. We are looking for a candidate that is a good 'all-rounder’ that has great communication skills with both clients and team members. The team are very friendly and accept new members with open arms. The clients are also very wel-coming. The candidate will be supported to increase their knowledge
in any special interest they may have.

Applicant Requirements

The candidate must be confident with general surgery and dental work. They must be happy to consult and work up their own cases. The direc-tors are very keen on training, so support will always be given with difficult cases or unfamiliar surgeries. The candidate must hold a veterinary degree and preferably be registered with the RCVS at time
of application.

Benefits (subject to pro rata)

  • Enhanced holiday entitlement and increasing holiday based on length of service
  • CPD paid days and allowance
  • L&D opportunities through the IVC Evidensia Academy
  • Enhanced family friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • BVA Membership paid
  • VDS cover
  • Birthday leave
  • Discounted veterinary fees
  • Various discounts including retail & gym memberships
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Service related company sick pay
  • Sponsorship for overseas employees
  • Initiatives focused on employee well-being
  • Relocation packages
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Free flu jabs

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

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