Small Animal Vet

Small Animal Vet- Scottish Borders

An opportunity is available from December for an experienced vet seeking a senior position.

We are looking for a caring enthusiastic vet to join our friendly team based at our Duns branch.

We get the best of both worlds being based in the beautiful rural Scottish Borders but within an hours drive of Edinburgh.

We are a mixed practice with excellent small animal facilities having recently moved to new premises. Our modern diagnostic equipment includes new DR x-ray dental x-ray and good quality ultrasound. We aim to provide a great first opinion service with clinical freedom to follow cases up.

Youll be joining a supportive collaborative team of experienced vets who enjoy sharing ideas and discussing cases. The ideal candidate will also take satisfaction in mentoring and guiding our younger colleagues as they develop their skills.

Most of our vets work a 4.5 day week but there is potential for flexibility.

The role at the moment includes being part of our out-of-hours on call rota with time in lieu for nights and weekends on call. Currently a 1 in 8 with 1 in 4 Saturday mornings.

Salary will be dependent upon experience but the total package would include the benefits listed below. A number of vets in the practice are enrolled in certificate programmes (with study time provided) to actively promote career progression.

The role would suit a confident vet who enjoys working as part of an experienced enthusiastic team providing excellent clinical care and who is keen to develop their skills.

As proud members of the VetPartners family our fantastic range of benefits includes:

• Colleague dogs welcome
• 30 days holiday (pro rata)
• Competitive colleague discount rates on products (cost price) and services (50%)
• Life assurance (after qualifying period)
• Enhanced Sickness scheme (after qualifying period)
• Enhanced maternity/paternity scheme
• Opportunity to buy/sell holidays
• Health Cash Plan - offering a wide range of benefits for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage
• Further qualifications including certificate encouraged and supported.
• Workplace Pension
• Cycle to Work scheme

• Octopus Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme available (subject to eligibility criteria)

• Opportunity for career progression within a large and growing practice

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For more information or an informal chat please contact Alison on / or email.

To apply for the role please send your CV and covering letter by email to

** Please apply directly no agency submissions**