Easter Ross Vets in Invergordon is seeking a small animal veterinary surgeon to join our team on a permanent basis. We are a first opinion practice where we encourage working up our own medical/surgical cases with access to in-house blood machines, ultrasound and radiography, whilst having good referral practices on our doorstep. We are highly supportive of vets wishing to obtain certificates, offering full funding for continued education. We also support specialisations in areas of surgery and/or medicine. Our practice covers two branches, and you will be working across Tain and on occasion Invergordon

Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that’s why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career. 

This role is worked across weekdays up to 40 hours per week across 4/5 days with a potential Saturday rota and zero out-of-hours commitments. We can be flexible with how hours are arranged and are very happy to discuss patterns that work best for you. We also welcome job-share arrangements and part-time applicants looking for a supportive, balanced working week.

Easter Ross Vets is located just north of Inverness, nestled in a beautiful highland setting with a rich Pictish history. The area offers fantastic access to outdoor activities such as hillwalking, water sports, dolphin watching, and visits to Dunrobin Castle. It's a wonderful community surrounded by stunning countryside, only an hour from Inverness Airport and 25 minutes from the city of Inverness. 

We operate two branches: Invergordon and Tain, with Invergordon serving as our main hub. Our team consists of 5 Vets, 6 Nurses, 1 Student Veterinary Nurse, and 1 Veterinary Care Assistant. Many of our team members have their own areas of interest, whether species-specific or related to medicine and surgery. We foster a supportive environment where team members look out for each other and are readily available to assist one another. We actively support and participate in local agricultural shows and dog shows, taking time out to attend these community events.

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from –

*6.8 weeks including bank holidays per annum

*Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

*Private medical insurance

*Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

*Cycle to Work scheme

*Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

*Non-accidental injury support

*£1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid pro rata

*Certificate support

*Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy

*Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider

*All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding

*All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund

*Infection Prevention and Control Programme

*Quality Improvement Programme

*BVA membership

*VDS cover

*RCVS fees

*Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers

*Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer

*Discounted staff pet care

£0 - £65,000 a year