Farm Veterinary Surgeon

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Farm Vet to join us in Kelso in the Scottish Borders.

Galedin is an RCVS accreditedrural mixed practice with an established beef and sheep client base alongside small animal and equine services.

We have all the essentials including phase contrast microscopy Pulsator-V and both linear and curvilinear ultrasound scanners. The practice has a number of certificate holders and colleagues enrolled in certificate programmes and excellent support is available from experienced colleagues.

The Role:

This position will mainly involve working with our progressive suckler farms where we offer routine services from pelvimetry AI and bull testing through to pregnancy scanning and blood sampling in addition to any emergency work.

There is the opportunity to work with our pedigree sheep flocks as well as our enthusiastic and progressive commercial sheep farms with our dedicated Flock Health Club. An interest in herd and flock health planning is essential. The role includes an equally shared farm-only out-of-hours rota.

• Full-time (one weekday off every other week) part-time considered for the right candidate
• Equal share of the OOH rota currently 1 in 6
• Salary up to 55k(pro rata) dependent on experience

Our Ideal Candidate:

Were keen to welcome a vet who has gained solid initial experience in a farm or mixed practice role and is able to work confidently and independently whilst participating in the farm-only out-of-hours rota without immediate backup.

Youll enjoy working as part of an experienced and enthusiastic team providing excellent clinical care and be keen to develop your skills.

Why Join Galedin

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a supportive collaborative team culture where everyone is encouraged to develop their skills pursue their interests and achieve their professional goals.

Galedin enjoys the benefits of being a rural practice but with excellent links to both Edinburgh and Newcastle. The team enjoy regular practice dog walks and social evenings.

The Borders offers an excellent base for outdoor pursuits and our team are members of local hockey and rugby teams triathlon clubs and support various youth clubs and other organisations. There is also a great local agricultural show circuit and active Young Farmers and Agricultural Discussion groups.

As proud members of the VetPartners family our benefits include (pro rata):

• 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
• 1750 CPD Allowance per annum
• Health Cash Plan offering a wide range of benefits for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage
• RCVS Membership paid and two other membership subscriptions
• VDS cover
• Enhanced paternity maternity adoption shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Discounted veterinary fees
• My Perks offers discounts and cashback on shopping travel entertainment and much more
• Cycle to Work scheme
• CPD/training support
• Company sick pay
• Colleague engagement survey
• Annual pay reviews
• Focus on employee wellbeing
• Career progression opportunities

Join an Employer of the Year! VetPartners has been recognised for outstanding team culture and support.

If joining our fantastic team in the beautiful Scottish Borders sounds like your ideal next career step apply today!

For more information or an informal chat please contact:

Maria Mylne Senior Veterinary Surgeon -

Required Experience:

IC