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Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Midlothian
- Contract
- Permanent


Skills
Nice to have
Requirements
What we're looking for
- This is ideally a part-time role and will include 1 in 3 Saturdays however we can consider a full time veterinary surgeon
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- CPD and certificates can be supported
The role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our practice in Straiton, this will allow you to really put your mark on the standards of care and push the practice to even greater heights!
- This is a great opportunity for an experienced Vet to take the next step in your career!
This role is ideally a part-time position and will include 1 in 3 Saturdays. However, we do understand that everyone has different commitments and is striving for the perfect work life balance so if you are looking for a different rota, please let us know as we are happy to discuss options.
The practice opening hours are 8.30am -7pm Monday to Saturday.
You will ideally be an experienced vet who is confident in all aspects of routine work in practice, you will need to be confident to lead a team and ensure that high standards of care is provided for all our patients.
This role will include mentoring junior staff including New Graduates.
Our remuneration package includes a competitive salary depending on experience, paid RCVS membership, paid BVA membership, CPD allowance, discounts most places you shop.
If you would like to hear more about working with us please contact Rach at our support office on northvet@vets4pets.com and someone will get back to you within 1 working day
We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don't perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!
What you'll do
- Ideally you will have a passion for surgery and will be confident in all routine soft tissue surgeries
- You will join an experienced clinical team with a diagnostic imaging certificate holder
- Diverse case load including exotics
- You will work with market leading equipment including Propet 70 Ultrasound
- The practice is in a fantastic location
Our Straiton practice is a eleven-year-old Vets for Pets practice, ideally located at the foot of the Pentland Hills in glorious Edinburgh. The practice is independently run, by Hans and Kaidian, supported by a fantastic team, who are committed to delivering an outstanding level of service in the community and through this, they have enabled a real "proud to be part of the team" work ethos. You will join an experienced clinical team which performs all routine surgeries including orthopaedics as well as dentals. Our vet team is very experienced and offer a range of specialist treatments. Kaidian and Hans are passionate about their colleague's development and highly encourage CPD and Certificates, this is demonstrated with one of their vets holding a certificate in diagnostic imaging. We also see exotics, from rabbits to geckos! So, no matter your interest, this may be the place for you to explore it and develop your skills further.
We have fantastic equipment such as:
- DR X-ray system
- Propet 70 ultrasound
- In house Idexx lasercyte, microscopy
- Blood pressure monitor, pulse ox, capnography, multi-parameter
- Dental machine
How you'll work
- No OOHs or Sundays
About Pets at Home
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In their own words
About the company & team
With more than 440 small animal practices across the country, of all shapes and sizes, Vets for Pets is one of the largest UK veterinary groups and offers Veterinary Surgeons a range of opportunities, what really makes vets for pets a unique opportunity is that it is run locally, providing our local teams the time and opportunity to support their local community. This means you join a team that can support your individual needs while offering you a bespoke introduction to the practice, local community and caring for our patients!
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