Go to job search
Share this job

Veterinary Surgeon - Emergency Out of Hours Position

Closing date 13-12-2024 Urgent

Full Time OOH Vet
Linlithgow, United Kingdom
Veterinary surgeon
British Pound Sterling
55,000 - 80,000 pa
Small animal
Permanent
Full-time

The role

Location
Unit 42 Mill Road Industrial Estate, Linlithgow, EH49 7SF, United Kingdom
How the role has come about
Come and work with Team Westport, as we set up our OOH service to deliver the care our patients need. The service our clients want. And the thing the team really really want - continuity of care for their patients, while continuing to have a good life balance.

We want OOH vets to join us (we have a full OOH RVN team already in place) to set this up.

How do you know we are great?

First practice in the UK to get the BVA Great Workplaces accreditation.

First practice in Scotland, and first in the UK with all locations Fear Free Accredited.

One of the few practices in the UK (possibly world?) to not have a staffing shortage.

Did I also mention we have a completely separate Cat Clinic that's up and running? And all the ISFM accreditation that comes with it?

You'll be working out of our new premises in Linlithgow - our new staff room is literally bigger than our old practice!

A great culture to work in with great values we work to.
Basically, a brilliant team who want to do what's right, communicate clearly, strive for excellence, continually learn, and support our (amazing) team!!!!!!

Do you want to be there at the birth of this? To help us create the best OOH service for OUR clients that we possibly can?

Get in touch. Pass our details on to others.
Help us make it happen.

careers@westportvets.com
Job description
OOH vet required for an independent practice, with 3 branches. We will be only offering services to our clients, so we can maintain the amazing client and patient care, that we are known for.
The rota will be shared amongst 2 other dedicated OOH vets, on 3 on, 5 off basis. You will also have backup from a wide range of well qualified day vets.
Benefits
Pension
EAP
Bike to work scheme

About you

Experience required
  • 4 – 7 years
Personal attributes and qualities
Enjoy working nights!
The passion to be at the start of something new & exciting.
Be part of an OOH team, which also is at the beating heart of a practice.
Specific experience, knowledge and competencies
Whilst an ECC certification would be great, it's not an essential - we would like to have a well experienced vet, that has a great attitude, with values that align with our

About us

Workplace overview
Stuart originally came to Westport Vets, Linlithgow in 2011, as an assistant veterinary surgeon, and quickly made partner, after the original owner sadly passed away. In 2018, WPVC acquired two additional branches, in South Queensferry & Edinburgh, after the owner retired. In 2020, Stuart accomplished his dream by buying out his old partner, who was also retiring, and became sole owner to Westport Veterinary Clinic.

Stuart's aim at WPVC is to make the workplace as enjoyable as possible and to achieve this, he has invested heavily both in the team and the equipment. With our team, we ensure their health and wellbeing is looked after by regular in practice events and a healthy social life. All the branches, including the tiny one in Edinburgh, have a fantastic range of equipment to help the team carry out their daily job well.
Stuart's aim is to keep as much of the veterinary work in-house and refer as little as possible, which allows the team to build and develop their skillset and allows our clients to spend their money wisely, rather than referral fees.

The whole team is valued and encouraged to pursue their interests - whatever they may be. Lifelong learning is an integral part of the WPVC ethos and is strongly supported both morally and financially!

As we have an amazing team, and have trained many of our own nurses, we have been fortunate to grow without the need to actively advertise very often. Whether we are advertising or not, if you like what you see please just get in touch. We are always happy to meet up, show you around and discuss opportunities.
Location
Awards and accreditations
Dog Friendly Clinic

Endometriosis UK

Endometriosis friendly employer


Apply for this role

Please send your CV and covering letter to:

Fiona Leathers - careers@westportvets.com - 07467246834