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Small Animal Cardiologist, Veterinary Specialists Scotland, near Edinburgh. Cardiology Service position available.

Veterinary Specialists Scotland is a purpose-built, multi-disciplinary referral centre in the heart of Scotland. Our building has huge potential for expansion and the clinic is still growing and developing. We have opportunity for a position within the cardiology service, full time or part time will be considered.

You will be supported by an established team of internal medicine specialists, as well as anaesthetists, soft tissue surgeons, diagnostic imagers, neurologists, orthopaedic surgeons, an ECC Specialist, and a dermatologist.

The busy cardiology case load is varied and includes both external referrals and internal case transfers. We have a well-equipped cardiology suite and the capacity to perform cardiac interventional procedures with state-of-the-art equipment and a team of nurses to support these procedures.

We are happy to consider applications from already recognised specialists or from candidates who have successfully completed an approved residency programme or certificate holder. The team’s core values are excellence in care, for patient, client, colleague and referring vet, and we place a strong emphasis on team and collaborative working. We are looking for a team player with excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach and one who shares this ethos to help make VSS a supportive, stimulating and enjoyable place to practise veterinary medicine and surgery to the highest standard.

Benefits 

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave 
• RCVS and VDS fees paid 
• External CPD funded 
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program 
• Career progression opportunities 

• Staff discount schemes 
• Life Assurance 
• Enhanced sickness pay 
• Enhanced equal family leave 
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme 

• Employer contribution pension scheme  
• Wellness program including:  

• Employee assistance program 
• Eyecare voucher scheme 
• Free annual Flu jab 

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Recruitment referral reward scheme 

Based in Livingston, Veterinary Specialists Scotland is located near to the City of Edinburgh, but also has excellent transport links to Glasgow. It is also only 15 minutes from Edinburgh Airport. Edinburgh is a beautiful and vibrant city, famous for its festival and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While the cities have much to offer, for those who prefer the great outdoors mountains, countryside and coastline are all within easy reach. Edinburgh is also a family-friendly place, which offers all the advantages of a big city, including fantastic schools and plenty of indoor and outdoor activity for kids.

For further information, an informal or formal discussion, or to arrange a visit please contact [email protected]

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Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people.

Why Linnaeus?

-    We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets

-    We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet

-    We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing – valuing equity, diversity and inclusion

-    We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one.

We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future.

Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates.

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people.

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