Vacancy Details

Small Animal Vet

Permanent Vet in Ayrshire

ASAP - OPEN
40673
Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience plus a relocation allowance up to £5,000 plus benefits package

This Veterinary Group is a large, friendly, long-established practice, close to the beautiful Ayrshire coast. They have all the usual gadgets including digital and dental radiography, multiparameter anaesthetic monitoring machines, ultrasonography including colour doppler, endoscopy, ECG and electrocautery. Additionally, they run a comprehensive in-house laboratory that includes: FNA cytology, full haematology and biochemistry, as well as Idexx Catalyst for in-house cortisol, CRP, fructosamine and progesterone. They also carry out in-house urinalysis which includes dipstick, specific gravity, microscopy and urine protein:creatinine ratio. All of this is facilitated by a daily dedicated lab nurse allowing efficient and rapid work-up of cases in-house.

They have a team of 20 full and part-time Veterinary Surgeons, including a cardiology certificate holder and two others studying certificates in surgery and in medicine, as well as plenty of proud general practitioners.
They have 16 full and part-time Registered Veterinary Nurses, 4 Animal Nursing Assistants, and 8 Reception team members.

You will mainly be based out of one branch, but shifts at two branches may be required
15-minute consultations as standard, with 30 minutes for new patients, bandage changes or trickier cases
Shifts are a mixture of consult-only, surgery and consultations or hospital work
We expect all of our vets to be confident with consultations, routine surgery and in-patient care, however they would happily accommodate anyone wishing for a consult only role
All patients should have full clinical notes to ensure smooth case management and best patient-care practice
Client communication is key, and owners should be kept informed about all aspects of the care of their pet at all times, with dedicated time being made for ongoing cases
They expect each vet to present a professional approach and smart appearance
You should have an understanding and comply with your legal obligations in relation to prescription safe keeping and supply of veterinary medicinal products.
You are responsible for maintaining personal CPD as per RCVS guidelines, with development in specific areas of interest being encouraged

6.8 weeks annual leave
Your birthday as a paid day off


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Ayrshire
Scotland
  • Small Animal
  • Consult Only