BH Number: 11793
Practice: Kessock Equine Vets
Town: Drumsmittal
County: Inverness
Postcode: IV1 3ZF
Job Title: Equine Vet
Contract: FT/PT/PERMANENT
Hours: 40
Up to £63,000 Depending on Experience, Up to £5,000 Relocation Support, and an Incredible Benefits Package
Are you a Veterinary Surgeon with at least 1-2 years experience in practice, with some Equine experience essential. Perhaps you are considering a move from mixed practice to solely equine?
The Equine Oasis
Kessock Equine Vets welcomes you to a vibrant equine-centric environment. As a progressive, first opinion, and local referral clinic, our purpose-built
facility is fully equipped with cutting-edge tools. From video endoscopy and gastroscopy to ultrasound and x-ray facilities, we have it all. With an outdoor arena, trot-up area, stocks, and a treatment room, you'll find the perfect space to thrive. The icing on the cake? Overnight stabling and paddocks for our cherished equine patients.
Your Diverse Role
Engage in a blend of ambulatory and clinic-based work that adapts to the caseload. Your skills and passion will shine as you make a difference in the
lives of our equine companions. A work van is at your disposal for business use, and our out-of-hours rota stands at a manageable 1:4.5. We will happily consider 3-5 day weeks for the right fit and to ensure you strike that great balance!
Your Highlands Playground
Nestled along the famous North Coast 500 route and in proximity to Inverness Airport, accessibility meets adventure. Embrace the call of the outdoors
with mountaineering, wild swimming, skiing, snowboarding, sailing, and Munro bagging. A mere 40 minutes from the Cairngorms, the highlands are your playground.
Your Supportive Team
Join forces with a squad of 5 Veterinary Surgeons, Equine Veterinary Nurse, stable staff, and dedicated office support. Collaborate with our visiting
certificate holder and two vets pursuing their dentistry and internal medicine certificates. You'll find yourself thriving in an outgoing and supportive atmosphere, contributing to the local community and animal welfare.
Your Qualifications
Bring your expertise and experience as an Equine Veterinary Surgeon to the forefront. An interest in lameness and a penchant for embracing an Equine-only role is our ideal combination. Whether you're a seasoned Equine Veterinary Surgeon or a mixed practice professional seeking a new focus, Kessock Equine Vets welcomes you!
Rewards Beyond Measure
Elevate your equine career and life journey with an enticing salary of up to £63,000 (DOE). Additionally, we offer up to £5,000 in relocation support
to help you get settled in.
Because our employees 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
• 6.8 weeks annual leave
• 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
• £1250 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
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
Ignite Your Equine Passion
Are you ready to gallop into the next chapter of your career? Join Kessock Equine Vets in Inverness and let your equine passion run wild. Explore the
Scottish Highlands, nurture your veterinary expertise, and become an essential part of our equine-loving family.
Your trail to equine excellence starts here - apply now and embark on a rewarding equine adventure!
For a confidential chat or to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Amelia Bateman, Talent Partner, on amelia.bateman@ivcevidensia.com / 07970240849. Reference BH11793.