Job Description

Edinburgh Practice Needs a Lead Vet to Join the Team for Maternity Cover (SN/13693)

Our client we have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced head veterinary surgeon to join their team in Edinburgh, on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.

The current team of five vets works across 3 sites, with access to ultrasound, digital x-ray and laparoscopy equipment, as well as an in-house laboratory. 

They are looking for someone who works to excellent clinical standards, is enthusiastic and passionate about veterinary medicine and will drive the practice forward both clinically and commercially.

You will be an excellent communicator that can dynamically lead a clinical team, whilst being instrumental in strategically planning, facilitating and delivering regulatory compliance across all practices.

This is a full-time role over 4.5 days per week with 1:2 Saturday mornings, 9am-12pm, although there can be some degree of flexibility with the rota for the right candidate.

• A competitive salary and benefits package (pro rata)

• Industry leading maternity/paternity/adoption leave benefit of 10 weeks full and 10 weeks half pay

• RCVS and VDS fees covered

• Up to 7 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays with our buy and sell holiday scheme (pro rata)

• Pension Scheme

• Generous CPD allowance/certificate funding

• Perk Box, offering a variety of staff discounts for retail and entertainment venues across the county

• Employee Assistance Programme, our people are our strongest asset

• Discounted staff pet care plan

• Other benefits include cycle to work scheme/reduced gym membership/pension/Sharesave and others