Veterinary Surgeon

Posted:
10/8/2024, 9:55:14 AM

Location(s):
Scotland, United Kingdom ⋅ East Kilbride, Scotland, United Kingdom

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

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.

Job Title: Veterinary Surgeon (Glasgow & Surrounding area)  

Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum  

Location: Pets 'n' Vets, Glasgow   

Job Type: Permanent   

Hours: Full-time/ part time can be considered   

  

Do you want to expand your clinical caseload as part of an award-winning group that boasts excellent facilities?  

Are you looking for a role that provides more advanced clinical opportunities as part of an enthusiastic team including certificate holders?  

Do you want to be part of a fantastic local practice with great client relationships that has global opportunities?  

 

Your role and responsibilities  

Due to expansion, we are recruiting into our East Kilbride (Hairmyers) and Blantyre teamThis position is ideal for vets who thrive on being part of a supportive team, building rapport with our longstanding client base and providing a high level of clinical care for our patients. For those looking to expand their caseload and develop their skills in our established clinics, this is a perfect opportunity.  

We have a wonderful, friendly team at Pets'n'Vets, and any new associates will be warmly welcomed. As a team, we all support each other, with regular clinical and whole team meetings. The team are all passionate, dedicated veterinary professionals who pride themselves on offering high standards of care.  

Our large Vet team includes certificate holders in Surgery, ECC, Cardiology and Medicine. You will also be supported by experienced RVN’s, Patient Care Assistants, Client Care Advisors.  

Your time will be split between Hairmyres, Blantyre and our 12 vet Roundhouse Hospital. Hairmyres is fully equipped with two consult rooms, x-ray, dental including dental x-ray, ultrasound, theater and lab equipment allowing in house bloods, urinalysis and cytology. You will be supported by two RVNs, PCA’s and Client Care Assistants.   

You will work in conjunction with Blantyre, a consulting practice where you will be supported by our PCA’s and Client Care Assistants.    

The role also offers regular rota'd days working at the Roundhouse Hospital allowing you to follow more advanced cases and have direct access to the wonderful services and facilities within the hospital.  

You will have exposure to laparoscopic procedures, BOAS, orthopaedic surgeries and advanced imaging including mobile CT.  There will be support from certificate holders in surgery: soft tissue and orthopedic, cardiology, medicine and ECC.  

We actively encourage professional development including fully funded certificate, so please do speak to us about any professional interests or goals that you may have. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team. You will have the opportunity to have a real impact on the services our practices offer.  

 

Benefits

  • 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave

  • RCVS & 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

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.

 

About us  

The Pets'n'Vets Family are an award-winning group of small animal practices that have been serving Glasgow and the surrounding areas for 50 years. Our sites are based in Blantyre, Hairmyres, Crookfur, Queen Margaret Drive and Scotstoun. We are equally proud of our purpose-built Veterinary Roundhouse Hospital in Glasgow's Southside, providing both primary care and referral surgery services year-round.  

To apply, please complete the quick application form below, alternatively, for more information please contact [email protected] 

Salary Value: £65,000 per annum;
Salary Description: Up to and depending on experience;

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]