Veterinary Surgeon

Job details

Salary
£32,000 a year
Job type
Permanent

Full Job Description

 
About Us A first opinion independent mixed practice based in a small rural town. 70% small animal, 30% farm & equine. No branch surgeries. No evening surgeries and emergencies only at weekends. We cover our own OOH. Phone sitting service outsourced for all out of hours. Digital X ray, ultrasound scanners. Friendly team of 5 reception staff, 1 VN, 3 full-time vets, 3 part-time vets all offering lots of support for a New Graduate. The Role Working a 4.5-day week, 1 week night on call, 1 weekend in 4 on call (experienced vet will be on call with you for as long as needed) consulting, performing small animal surgery, carrying out farm animal and equine visits and a small amount of OV work (TB testing, AHCs, EHCs) Successful Candidate We are looking for a keen and caring vet to join our friendly and dedicated staff; someone who will be happy to work as part of a team and who will enjoy living in a rural setting but within 2 hours travelling distance from the central belt. The Package
  • On call rota equally shared
  • RCVS, VDS and CPD funded
  • 5 weeks holiday per year
  • Half day Wednesday afternoon, but willing to be flexible as required
  • Car and accommodation to be discussed at interview
Location Dalriada Veterinary Surgery, Manse Brae, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8QX. Nearest large town (39 miles) Oban, nearest city (90 miles) Glasgow. The town of Lochgilphead, Argyll, West coast of Scotland is located between Oban and Campbeltown in an area of outstanding natural beauty of mountains, forest, lochs and scenic coastline; close to ferry ports for the islands.