Overview

Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal role at IVC Evidensia UK – McKenzie Vets. McKenzie Vets is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team on a permanent basis. We offer a diverse and interesting caseload, including a mix of medical and surgical cases such as routine neutering, pyometras, lump removals, GI foreign bodies and dentistry, as well as radiology and consults. If you have a particular area of interest, we would be happy to support you in developing this further.

About the practice

We pride ourselves on a high standard of care for our patients. While rural with a variety of patients, we are small animal only but encounter some exotics and occasionally work with otters and turtles at the Sea Life Centre. We have Silver Cat Friendly status and have achieved RCVS GP accreditation. The practice is well equipped with the latest veterinary tools including dental machine and dental x-ray, digital radiology, Idexx biochemistry and haematology, ultrasound and laser. Our team currently consists of four experienced vets, three RVNs (2 with certificates) who run their own clinics and nurse-led initiatives. We have a dedicated theatre, prep area, kennels, and three consult rooms.

Work-life balance

Our flexible approach to rotas and working hours offers a balance that flexes with you and your lifestyle. We work 40 hours over 4 or 5 days per week with Saturday mornings shared on an equal rota; however we are open to flexible working or part-time hours for the right candidate. No Out of Hours requirement.

Why join us?

We are located in Alexandria in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, with charming villages, fantastic countryside, hills and mountains and plentiful watersports on Loch Lomond. The area is within easy reach of Glasgow city centre with great transport links, a rich cultural scene, dining, and shopping.

Benefits and professional development

• 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 – online encyclopaedia provider
• Research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses
• Care Fund: £1250 per annum for Vets to spend
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

• Professional Memberships: BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

• Colleague Benefits: Company pension with employer contribution
• Cycle to Work and Green Cars Scheme (eligibility)
• Voluntary benefits and retail discounts
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Veterinary Services

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Location note: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

This description contains general information about the role and does not constitute a contract of employment. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.