If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you will need to apply internally. In order to do this, please contact our Talent Acquisition team (details can be found via The Link) and someone will be in touch to discuss and progress your application.

A rare opportunity has presented for an anaesthetist to join our friendly and supportive team. This is a fixed-term contract (12 months) to join our current team. Veterinary Specialists Scotland boasts a well-established multidisciplinary team of specialists and nurses. You will work closely with specialists in soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, neurology, cardiology, ECC, internal medicine and diagnostic imaging and anaesthesia team.

We welcome applications from post-residency trained anaesthesia clinicians pre or post boards and experienced diplomates.

Benefits 

· 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave 

· RCVS and VDS fees paid 

· External CPD funded 

· One week of paid CPD leave 

· 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: 

o Employee assistance program 

o Eyecare voucher scheme 

o Free annual Flu jab 

o Cycle to work scheme 

· Recruitment referral reward scheme

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.  

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.

We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars.

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.

If you would like to apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or for more information or please reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]