Job Description

We are a well established 3-branch small animal clinic on the outskirts of Edinburgh.



We have an exciting opportunity for a full time veterinary surgeon to join our team in Penicuik. Penicuik is a branch surgery consisting of 1 RVN and 5 Veterinary surgeons (part time) working alongside a 3 person administration/reception team.



Our practice is well equipped with digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound (including echo) and in house lab. We offer laparoscopic spays and orthopaedic surgeries at our main surgery in Musselburgh. Client and patient care are our main focus and we do that by offering a friendly and supportive environment to work in.



We have a wide variety of cases and the role will involve a mixture of surgery and routine consultations along with routine diagnostic case workups. We have a great balance of experienced vets and RVNs and those who are more recently qualified.



Hours of work are 40 hours per week currently worked as a 4-day week. Part time would be considered. The role also involves 1 in 7 weekends (daytime only) with a day given off in lieu for a weekend worked in line with our work-life balance ethos. Our out of hours work is outsourced locally.



We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who believes in the importance of teamwork as much as we do. CPD is encouraged and funded. We offer a competitive salary, exclusive company discounts, reward schemes and career development.



Because our people 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

6.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays

Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday



Wellbeing

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme:

24/7 confidential helpline

Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing



Development

1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata

Certificate support

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

All our Vets get 1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund

Infection Prevention and Control Programme

Quality Improvement Programme



Professional Memberships

BVA membership

VDS cover



Colleague Benefits

Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well

Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria

Voluntary benefits:

we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you

Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

Salary up to 70,000 DOE