Veterinary Surgeon, Academy Vets, Stranraer, Scotland, £63K DOE
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Position Overview & Specifications
Veterinary Surgeon required at Academy Vets, Stranraer
The Role
At Academy Vets we are proud to be a truly mixed, practice. We have a friendly team of 10 vets who have the pleasure of being responsible for providing an excellent service to all creatures great and small in beautiful Wigtownshire.
No day at Academy Vets is ever the same, all our vets are mixed practitioners but there is always an opportunity to be able to pursue individual passions. Day to day duties include providing the best possible care to all our patients an excellent service to our valued farm, small and equine clients. From consulting to calvings or from small animal surgery to proactive dairy herd health, we have it all!
Salary and Rota
Hours of work: Monday - Friday 08:30 - 18:00. In addition, an equal share of our excellent OOH rota which covers evenings and weekends.
Salary for the role is up to £63,000 depending on experience.
About Us
Beautiful rural location where the sun always shines, and the grass is always green. You'll need to travel about 50 miles to find McDonalds or Greggs! Instead, we have lots of good local businesses, fantastic beaches, and the stunning Galloway Hills. Stranraer has excellent public transport links, and we are just a short ferry crossing from Ireland. We have all the modern facilities you'd expect, digital X-ray, laser, in house lab, endoscopy, ultrasound. We offer the perfect environment to develop your career, whether you are a new graduate looking for your first job, or an experienced vet looking for a change of scene.
About the Team and Culture
We have 10 veterinary Surgeons all supported by a team of 3 RNV, 3 Nursing assistants and 5 admin staff. One of our Clinical Directors holds a CertAVP cattle. We are such a friendly bunch who welcome new recruits with open arms. Everyone is encouraged to get involved with socialising out of hours in activities such as running, paddle boarding, rugby or a simple chat to unwind after work. We are massive supporters of MND Scotland following the loss of a colleague and regularly raise money for this charity close to our heart.
Applicant Requirements
Any level of experience considered. MRCVS requirement. Enthusiastic, hardworking candidate with a can-do attitude.
Because our employee’s matter
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 -
Work life balance
- 7.8 weeks annual leave
- Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
- Your birthday as a paid day off
Wellbeing
- 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
Development
- £1200 CPD allowance with 24 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
Professional Memberships
- BVA membership
- VDS cover
- RCVS fees
Additional
- Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
- Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
- Discounted staff pet care
As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch.
Quote BH8470 when applying for this role.
Please send your CV to Margaret via the APPLY button or call 07977242572 for more information.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £63,000 - £63,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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