Abbey Veterinary Group are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and driven experienced *small animal veterinary surgeon* to join our lovely supportive team. We are a mixed practice with sites in both Paisley and Greenock. We are proud to provide our own out-of-hours service which is covered by our wonderful team of mixed vets. This allows our small animal role to accommodate no out of hours and one in four weekends. The surrounding areas have good transport links to Glasgow and are within easy access to many of the beautiful lochs and Munros to enjoy on your time off. Areas of interest are actively encouraged with a CPD allowance of £1750.

*The Role*

With a supportive environment, and a focus on compassionate care, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of our much loved animal companions. Bring your expertise, passion, and dedication to a practice where your talents are valued, and your career can progress. With a 44 year range of experience in our team there is always someone available for advice and support, we have colleagues working towards equine and medicine certificates as well as an ophthalmology certificate holder. We have all the usual apparatus and offer laparoscopic procedures. As a practice we are 80% small and 20% large, you would be joining a lively team of small animal vets, mixed vets, RVN’s, ACA’s, Reception and support staff. We are part of Vet Partners and have a large support network out with our own practice which allows opportunity for additional training and resource sharing.

*Rota*

We are flexible to consider a part time or full-time role, a five day week or compressed hours can also be accommodated. Weekend work (1 in 4) consists of one Saturday shift 08.30-3pm, and a Sunday shift 09.30- 1pm which is emergencies only. The Saturday is worked alongside our mixed vets, the Sunday is sole charge but with nurse and reception staff. We run appointment blocks with time between for phone calls/ lab results. We work an ops shift rota to promote equal opportunity in surgery.

*Successful Candidate*

Experience is essential and applicants with a range of small and mixed experience for a full or part time position would be considered. This appointment is to cover a period of maternity leave and is due to start in January 26.

*The Package*

* Salary - £35,000 to £65,000, depending on experience, relocation package available for discussion.
* 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
* £1750 CPD Allowance per annum
* Health Shield - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage
* RCVS Membership
* VDS cover
* Generous find a colleague scheme
* Two other chosen membership subscriptions
* Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
* Discounted veterinary fees
* CPD/training support
* Company sick pay
* Colleague engagement survey
* Annual pay reviews

For more information or to apply please send a covering letter and CV to megan.mcnutt@abbey-vetgroup.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £35,000.00-£65,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Relocation assistance

Education:
* Bachelor's (required)

Experience:
* Veterinary Practice: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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