Small Animal Vet

Location Elgin
Job type Permanent
Salary £60k per year
Consultant Ed Stevens
Call +44 7883 306093
Reference 219825

Job Title: Small Animal Vet
Location: Elgin
Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Full time
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum

Are you looking for a practice to call your home? Our client's RCVS accredited general practice and veterinary nurse training centre based in Elgin is seeking a Small Animal Vet to join their team.

Their team of 16 boasts a great vibe, focusing on honesty, fairness, loyalty, and fun. If these values resonate with you, we would love to hear from you!

They offer a salary of up to £60,000 per annum plus a bonus. For vets relocating to the area, they provide a relocation allowance and support for certificates and further studies.

Location Details:

Elgin, situated on the south coast of the Moray Firth in Scotland, is known as the ‘whisky region’ due to its many local distilleries. The area features stunning sandy beaches, the beautiful Elgin Cathedral, and is well-connected with regular trains and driving routes. Elgin is close to major cities, being 36 miles from Inverness and 57 miles from Aberdeen. The Cairngorms are an hour's drive away, and the housing market offers a range of properties from £65k to £300k. The town also has a variety of primary and secondary schools.

Working Hours:

This full-time position involves working 40 hours per week over 4 days, with 1 night on call and 1 weekend per month. They can discuss part-time and flexible working arrangements to suit your needs.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Qualified veterinary surgeon with a degree recognised by the RCVS
  • Registration with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A commitment to providing high standards of patient care
  • Ability to work well within a team and independently
  • Enthusiasm for continuous professional development

Benefits Include:

  • Professional memberships funded (RCVS & VDS)
  • CPD and further studies encouraged
  • 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with an option to purchase an additional two weeks per year
  • Long Service Holiday – 1 extra day’s leave each year for the first 5 years
  • Workplace pension scheme
  • CVS Refresh – a health and wellbeing reward allowing weekly spend on treats or fitness classes
  • Mental Health first aiders
  • Maternity/Adoption Pay – 10 weeks full pay and 10 weeks half pay
  • Paternity Pay and Shared Parental Leave
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted pet treatments
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Discounted UK gym membership with Gym Flex
  • Performance bonus scheme
  • Save as you Earn Scheme (SAYE)
  • Internal career progression and transfers available within a network of over 500 practices

Join our client in Elgin and become part of a team where your growth and well-being are prioritised. They look forward to welcoming you!

Apply now through Sanctuary Personnel.