At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our equine team and provide top-notch veterinary care to horses.
- Company: Galedin Veterinary, a supportive and accredited mixed veterinary practice.
- Benefits: 30 days holiday, CPD budget, health cash plan, and competitive discounts.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in equine health while enjoying a great work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Experienced veterinary surgeon with a passion for equine practice.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly and supportive equine team at our Duns branch. We are seeking an experienced veterinary surgeon to join our Duns team. This opportunity would suit a confident and proactive vet with a passion for equine practice and a commitment to continuing to develop their clinical expertise. You will be part of a collaborative and well-established team that places genuine emphasis on professional development and high levels of clinical support, working within a busy and varied equine caseload.
About Us
Galedin Veterinary is a large, mixed veterinary practice covering the Scottish Borders, East Lothian and North Northumberland. We are an RCVS Accredited Equine Ambulatory Practice, as well as an RCVS Approved Graduate Development Practice. Additionally, we are on the BEVA AI List and a member of the BEVA Safer Horse Rescue Scheme. We offer an excellent environment for career progression, with many of our vets undertaking certificates or further postgraduate qualifications. We are committed to supporting our team to grow, develop and thrive in their careers.
The Rota
Most of our vets work 4.5- or 4-day weeks, but there is potential for flexibility. The role also includes an equal share of the out-of-hours rota, with time off in‑lieu of weekends on call.
The Area
We get the best of both worlds being based in the beautiful rural Scottish Borders but within an hour’s drive of Edinburgh. Duns offers an excellent quality of life, combining a welcoming community and family‑friendly environment with easy access to the coast, beautiful countryside and a wide range of outdoor and social activities.
Benefits
- Salary – dependent on experience
- Colleague dogs welcome
- 30 days holiday (pro‑rata)
- CPD Budget of £1,750 / 5 days per year
- Competitive colleague discount rates on products (cost price) and services (50%)
- Enhanced sickness scheme (after qualifying period)
- Enhanced family friendly / maternity / paternity scheme
- Opportunity to buy / sell holiday
- Health cash plan – offering a wide range of benefits for health and wellbeing treatments – from dentistry to sports massage
- Opportunity to apply for private medical insurance
- Further qualifications, including certificates, encouraged and supported
- Professional memberships paid (RCVS, VDS, BEVA)
- Mobile phone provided
- Work vehicle for personal use
We are looking to develop your career in equine practice while enjoying an exceptional quality of life, we would love to hear from you.
Next Steps
Apply today with your CV or for more information / an informal chat, please contact Ryan on 01361 883742 / 07551 155340 or ryan.oconnor@galedinvet.com
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