Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

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We are a well established 3-branch small animal clinic on the outskirts of Edinburgh. We have an exciting opportunity for a full time veterinary surgeon to join our team in Penicuik. Penicuik is a branch surgery consisting of 1 RVN and 5 Veterinary surgeons (part time) working alongside a 3 person administration/reception team.

Our practice is well equipped with digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound (including echo) and in‑house lab. We offer laparoscopic spays and orthopaedic surgeries at our main surgery in Musselburgh. Client and patient care are our main focus and we do that by offering a friendly and supportive environment to work in.

We have a wide variety of cases and the role will involve a mixture of surgery and routine consultations along with routine diagnostic case workups. We have a great balance of experienced vets and RVNs and those who are more recently qualified.

Hours of work are 40 hours per week currently worked as a 4-day week. Part time would be considered. The role also involves 1 in 7 weekends (daytime only) with a day given off in lieu for a weekend worked in line with our work‑life balance ethos. Our out of hours work is outsourced locally.

We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who believes in the importance of teamwork as much as we do. CPD is encouraged and funded. We offer a competitive salary, exclusive company discounts, reward schemes and career development.

• 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
• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• Company pension scheme – IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
• Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
• £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
• Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you

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Salary up to £70,000 DOE

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider

• Veterinary Services

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