Equine Diplomat Referral Surgeon

Equine Diplomat Referral Surgeon Scotland – Working across 4 sites MBM Vets, Avondale Vets, The Equine Vet Clinic and Forth Valley Vets 

The Role

An exciting opportunity for an Equine Diplomat Referral Surgeon to join our collaborative network of practices in the West of Scotland working with the teams from MBM Vets, Avondale Vets, The Equine Vet Clinic and Forth Valley Vets.  

The role will encompass leading the surgical caseloads referred into our central facilities. We envisage that the successful candidate would enjoy a mix of good quality first opinion and referral orthopaedics work with the associated diagnostic work and the ability to operate on our surgical cases and lead their aftercare. 

This is a new role we are creating to focus our referrals into one or two hubs. You will be joining a progressive group of four practices and would be expected to drive the surgical, diagnostic and referral caseload.

Rota

Working up to 40 hours per week – flexibility on hours available and happy to consider part time candidates.  

No night work – we are primarily planning to build an elective caseload from the patients we currently send outside our practice group.  

Salary

• Up to £110,000 negotiable D.O.E.
• Relocation package up to £10,000 

About Us

Three of our practices have inpatient facilities, two with operating facilities, one is building a new site. They are all established RCVS Accredited Equine practices within the west of Scotland. With 20 inpatient stables, full surgical and hospital facilities, hospital and ambulatory diagnostic equipment, and an extensive range of treatment technology. In-house laboratory facilities making it possible to run haematological and biochemical tests on site. We envisage our surgeon being based at two of these sites with referrals travelling into them. 

We see our future surgeon, in the fullness of time, developing a team aligned with our people-focused culture, with a resident and interns becoming a natural progression of the increased caseload.

Applicant Requirements

Ideally would suit an Equine Surgeon with ECVS Diploma or equivalent. Candidates finishing a residency with plans for specialism are most welcome to apply.  This is a new position and we are looking for someone who would like to develop themselves and become a focal point for our equine work.  Must have full UK driving licence as a company pool vehicle will be provided. Must be RCVS registered. 

Because our employee's 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 

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off

Well-being

• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee well-being
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• Up to £1200 CPD allowance with up to 5 days paid pro-rata
• 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 – this allows you the funds to cover research and publication of papers from practice.
• All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

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 this position is of interest to you then please get in touch. Please quote BH6547 as a reference when applying for this role.

To apply, please email your CV to Margaret at margaret.oliver@ivcevidensia.com or call 07977242572 for more information.

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