Clinical Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Due to an internal promotion, we are looking to recruit an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our team. An interest or certificate in surgery would be preferred but is not essential.
Our typical day runs from 08:30 - 18:30 with protected breaks and lunchtimes. Our weekends are Saturdays only and are shared evenly between our full-time vets. Saturdays run from 09:00 to 16:00 with a two-hour gap for lunch and in case there have been any admissions to catch up on.
About the rota
This is a full-time permanent role working 40 hours per week with 1 in 4 Saturday shifts.
Want to know more about us?
We are located within a 5-minute walk of Livingston South Rail Station and have our own car park.
Our exceptional reputation over the past 66 years speaks for itself as our clients voted us “Best Scottish Vet” in 2018, 2019 and 2020. We offer a high-end first opinion service to our clients with facilities including laparoscopic surgeries, orthopaedic equipment, vetseal, endoscopy, rhinoscopy, ultrasound digital and dental x-ray and an in-house laboratory. Our state-of-the-art clinic has been recently refurbished allowing an efficient workflow.
Our caseload is large and varied with many longstanding, loyal clients. We work closely with the Scottish SPCA and other local charities to perform surgeries, consultations, and legal casework.
Meet the team
Our motivated, friendly team is made up of 9 Veterinary Surgeons, 14 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 3 Veterinary Care Assistants and 8 Support Team staff. We have surgery certificate holders and vets working on ophthalmology, dermatology and internal medicine certificates.
Because our employees 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 (pro rata)
* Your birthday as a paid day off
* Private medical insurance
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
* Non-accidental injury support
Development
* £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours 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
* 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 (pro-rata)
* VDS cover
Additional
* Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
* Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
* Discounted staff pet
Lamond Veterinary Clinic, Livingston
Bankton Square, Murieston, Livingston, EH54 9EY, United Kingdom
Speak to Taylor Findlay from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
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