Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Discipline: Small Animal

Up to £32,500 pro rata per ann

You will also be required to occasionally work sole charge to cover holidays.

Hours of work

We are opened from 8:30-6:30pm, with the ideal candidate working 9-10 hour shifts Mondays or Tuesdays and a Friday plus 1:3 Saturdays 8:30 - 12pm. We are open to discussing with the option of some flexibility with working pattern/hours.

About the Team

We are a small but experienced team, with varied interests, ranging from dermatology, dentistry with a certificate holder in medicine. Our nursing team are very experienced and proactive, with a certificate holder in nutrition and one working toward an anaesthesia certificate.

Further interests are welcomed and will be supported.

About Shore Veterinary Centre

The practice was recently renovated, with modern facilities for day-to-day general practice including Multi-Parameters, Bair Huggers, Ultrasound, Digital X-ray and Dental X-ray. We have a lovely client base with scope for further work-ups. There are no OOH, with Vets Now Glasgow providing OOH/Emergency cover.

Located in Gourock, on the beautiful west coast with views across the Clyde, clos links by rail to Glasgow and boat to Argyll . There are fantastic walks and beaches nearby. We are one of the only clinics in the UK with an outdoor pool across the road!

The practice is within easy commute of Glasgow and the surrounding area with a beautiful view from the practice across the Clyde to Dunoon. Often staff will take a walk along the shore or sit and enjoy lunch with the view on a dry day.

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 -

• 6.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

• 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

• £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

• for research funding
• All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

• 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

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

7 Albert Road, Gourock, PA19 1NH, United Kingdom

Small animals

Any questions before ing?

Speak to Taylor Findlay from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before ing for this role.

Senior Talent Partner

taylor.findlay@ivcevidensia.com