Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Salary up to £65,000 DOE, Welcome Bonus up to £5,000 plus Relocation allowance up to £5,000

Are you a confident and dedicated Veterinary Surgeon looking for a rewarding and long-term role? Animals 1st Vets in Macmerry are searching for an experienced vet to become a key part of our friendly and supportive team.

As a vital member of our practice, you'll work alongside a talented team of veterinary surgeons and nurses, delivering exceptional clinical care and ensuring the highest standards in everything we do. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of our practice, shaping the future of patient care while fostering a positive and collaborative working environment.

What You'll Be Doing:

1. Building strong relationships with clients, offering expert advice and compassionate care to ensure outstanding patient outcomes.
2. Performing routine consultations, surgical procedures, and fulfilling prescription requests with confidence and precision.
3. Playing an active role in implementing best practices and clinical protocols to uphold the highest standards of care.
4. Engaging with clients via email and phone, providing support and answering queries to enhance their experience.

This role is ideal for a proactive and experienced Veterinary Surgeon who thrives in a team-oriented setting and is passionate about delivering gold-standard veterinary care.

Flexibility that fits your lifestyle
Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that's why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career.

We can offer up to 40 hours per week across 4 days with potential to work from home one day per week if needed, including a Saturday rota (9am-12pm). No out of hours requirement as this is covered by Vets Now and a sister practice.

Why join us?
Animals 1st Vets is a well-established, busy small animal practice known for delivering exceptional care. Our experienced team of vets and qualified nurses share a passion for their work, fostering a supportive environment for professional growth. We provide a mix of routine GP work alongside more specialized procedures, including BOAS surgeries. Our practice is well-equipped with modern facilities, including in-house lab facilities, digital radiography, and ultrasound. Our current site features a dedicated theatre and dental suite, and we have exciting plans for a purpose-built site next year, further enhancing our capabilities.

Our friendly team consists of 3.5 Veterinary Surgeons, 2 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 3 Student Veterinary Nurses, 1 Practice Manager, and 3 Receptionists. Among our vets, we have certificate holders in medicine, feline practice, and cardiology, and we are happy to support further certification depending on individual interests and career aspirations.

Based in East Lothian, our location provides easy access to Edinburgh, Glasgow, and the stunning Scottish countryside. Macmerry benefits from excellent transport links, with direct road access via the A1, making commuting simple. The nearby towns of Haddington and Musselburgh offer a great selection of shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities, while Edinburgh's vibrant culture, historic landmarks, and thriving arts scene are just a short drive away. Whether you enjoy city life or outdoor adventures along the East Lothian coastline, this location offers the best of both worlds.

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
• RCVS fees

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

Up to £65,000 DOE