2024 Graduate Mixed Veterinary Surgeon at D S McGregor & Partners, Caithness, Scottish Highlands
We have an opportunity for a graduate keen to start their career in mixed practice with a friendly and supportive team of 18 vets in the Scottish Highlands. We are an independent, genuinely mixed practice (50:50 SA:LA) and the home of the popular TV series ‘The Highland Vet.’
The normal working day is 9am-5.30pm with an hour for lunch. Our small animal consults are 15 minutes with time scheduled in the diary for client communication. The on call rota is designed to have a minimum of 2 vets on call, which provides the provision for a new graduate to be fully supported by senior colleagues. The shared out-of- hours rota is currently 2:8 with days off in lieu.
Our practices are well-equipped, including:
- Farm animal – rectal scanners, hydraulic foot tipping crate, EEJ for bull/tup testing. Dedicated large animal building on site used for sheep obstetric work and treating sick calves. We have vets who are trained to carry out PMs at the local SRUC facility.
- Equine – Repro/Tendon scanner, portable x-ray, power float for dentals.
- Small animal – DR x-ray, ultrasound, dental x-ray with table-side processor, in-house blood machines, mulitparameter monitor, range of ortho equipment including TPLO kit. We have recently undertaken some extension work to allow for more space for the expanding small animal caseload.
Caithness is a vibrant rural area that offers many opportunities for those that want to get involved in the local community. There are numerous sporting clubs, fitness facilities and outdoor activities available in the area alongside a local cinema and excellent cafes/restaurants.
For the more relaxed among us there are beautiful beaches to walk the dog on, the chance to see the northern lights and a wide variety of wildlife.
Caithness is a vibrant rural area that offers many opportunities for those who want to get involved in the local community. There are numerous sporting clubs, fitness facilities and outdoor activities available in the area alongside a local cinema and excellent cafes/restaurants.
For the more relaxed among us there are beautiful beaches to walk the dog on, the chance to see the northern lights and a wide variety of wildlife.
- The starting salary package for a new graduate is £39,388 with a generous pay rise structure in place, including usual subscriptions paid.
- 29 days holiday each year We are GDP supported and for CPD we encourage new graduates to enrol on the excellent XL Vets New Graduate Development Programme
- Accommodation and vehicle can be provided
You are more than welcome to discuss the role with one of our more recently qualified assistants. If you are planning ahead to Summer 2024 and would like an opportunity to meet the team and do some EMS with us please get in contact.
To apply or for an informal discussion please contact: 01955 602088 and ask to speak to Pete or Iain, or by email to jobs@dsmcg.co.uk