Mixed Vet - Orkney
Mixed Vet - Orkney
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Mixed Veterinary Surgeon for Independent Practice in Orkney Islands
This independent practice in the Orkney Islands is looking for an additional vet to join their supportive friendly team. Whether you are a recent graduate eager to bring enthusiasm to the team or an experienced vet looking to develop your areas of interest this is a fantastic opportunity. The practice is open to both mixed practitioners and small animalonly candidates.
The team consisting of 7 vets with a wide range of experience (from 3 years to 30 years) is known for its camaraderie and strong support for each other. All team members highly recommend the practice as a place to work and Orkney as a fantastic place to live.
About the Practice
The practice is a kind friendly and hardworking team that values each other their clients and the animals they care for. With normal working hours from 9 AM to 5:30 PM the practice offers a great worklife balance. As an RCVS PSS accredited practice and a Vet Nurse Training Centre the practice is wellequipped to handle all species seen. They are also dedicated to supporting Vet GDP and heavily invest in training and CPD viewing the team as their greatest asset.
Currently undergoing an expansion the practice is converting a new building into a larger surgery with completion expected in summer 2025.
The Role
The practice is currently staffed by 7 fulltime and parttime vets providing 5 fulltimeequivalent positions. They offer an outofhours emergency service that is generally quiet with a busier period during seasonal calving and lambing in the spring. The rota is shared equally with a 1 in 6 oncall schedule.
This is a mixed practice with approximately 65% small animal 25% farm and 10% horses. The caseload includes a variety of species mainly pets beef cows sheep and horses along with some dairy exotics and wildlife. The practice has strong relationships with referral centres across all species providing support for more complex cases. They are eager to accommodate and support individual areas of interest whether clinical or procedural.
The practice is wellequipped with digital radiography dental xray ultrasound endoscope BP monitors ECG multiparameter monitors tonopen vet drip pumps equine motorised dental equipment bull and ram ejaculators and onsite hospitalisation. The new surgery will have four consult rooms space for more equine and large animal equipment and a dedicated small animal dental room. They aim to be a goldstandard catfriendly practice.
The team also includes 5 experienced RVNs 2 SVNs 4 admin staff and 2 care assistants ensuring a collaborative and wellsupported working environment.
The Ideal Candidate
The practice is looking for a vet who enjoys working as part of a team and is passionate about delivering highquality care across a wide range of species. The role would suit someone who enjoys the challenge of mixed practice and values a collegiate supportive working environment. The practice is happy to support recent graduates with experienced mentors while also welcoming more experienced vets who want to further develop their skills and explore areas of interest. Given the increased demand in the small animal side of the practice they would also consider an experienced small animal clinician to enhance their team.
Location
The practice is based in Kirkwall the main town in Orkney which offers a wonderful quality of life. Orkney boasts a population of around 23000 and provides a range of activities including music sports outdoor adventures crafts nature wildlife and archaeology. The islands offer excellent primary and secondary schools local shops and great transport links including multiple boat routes and flights from all Scottish airports.
Orkney is home to over 20000 highquality beef cows and a significant sheep and dairy farming industry with farmers who are progressive and dedicated to herd health. Its a fantastic community for animal lovers.
The Package
- Salary: 32000 to 65000 depending on experience for a 4.5day working week (35 hours) and an equal share of the oncall rota.
- Help with relocation and accommodation.
- A practice vehicle or mileage payment for your own vehicle.
- Generous CPD funding including travel and accommodation for relevant courses or conferences annually.
- Annual 4 weeks of sick leave.
- Medicines and goods at net price with reduced fees for procedures.
If you are interested in joining a supportive team in a unique and beautiful location with the chance to develop professionally in a mixed practice setting; submit your CV and call Mia for a confidential chat on.
MGL26032
Employment Type
Full Time
