The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Equine Vet to join our amazing team here at Scarsdale Vets, Markeaton!

This post is a fixed term maternity cover contract, however there may be potential for a longer-term role for the right candidate and is primarily an ambulatory position. We have hospitalisation and operating facilities available in the Equine Clinic with the usual range of equipment, enabling provision of an outstanding level of client and patient care, and deal with an extremely varied equine caseload. There is the opportunity to follow cases through

with support from the team when required. We have friendly clients who are primarily sports and leisure horse owners.

Whilst experience is preferred an enthusiastic new graduate would also be considered and fully supported in this role.

Over 5 days plus 1:5 rota (Monday PM and following Friday as lieu for a weekend on call)

About Us

Our Markeaton practice is set in the Allestree area of Derby and offers high level equine and farm veterinary services. We have experienced and dedicated teams and access to excellent facilities. These include sixteen stables with boxes for critical care patients,

foaling boxes and an operating theatre.

About the Team and Culture

Our friendly team of seven equine vets have varying experience, from recent graduates to certificate holders, with different individual interests including but not limited to lameness, medicine, dentistry and reproduction. There are regular case discussions

and individual development is supported and encouraged. We also have assistance from visiting specialists. The equine veterinary team is supported by excellent equine nursing and reception teams.

Applicant Requirements

You must have:

RCVS qualification

Full driving licence

Own vehicle

Interest in equine ambulatory practice

Good working knowledge of core procedures

Would be great if you have:

Interest in Equine dentistry

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

6.6 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

£1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata

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. Please quote BH7239 when applying for this role.

To apply, please email your CV to Summer at

summer.aiken@ivcevidensia.com <mailto:summer.aiken@ivcevidensia.com> or call 07977 242 401 for more information

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