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Linnaeus Veterinary Surgeon- Regenerative Medicine in St Boswells, United Kingdom
Job Title: Veterinary Surgeon- Regenerative Medicine
Location: Greenside Veterinary Practice, Melrose
Role Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum, depending on experience
Role Type: Permanent
Hours: Monday-Friday (40 hours per week) with no on call/out of hours commitment
We are looking for a full-time small animal Veterinary Surgeon ( Regenerative Medicine) to work alongside our 2 vets, 5 RVNs, 2 physiotherapists, and patient care assistants in our regenerative medicine and rehabilitation referral centre.
About us:
Based in the small village of St Boswells, in the picturesque Scottish Borders, Greenside is a first option and referral practice.
Our location allows easy access to both Edinburgh and Newcastle by road or rail.
We are a friendly and supportive team with a good mix of younger graduates and more experienced members of staff. We value teamwork and organise frequent, well attended, social events to build on our team spirit.
The offered role would be based in Greenside's purpose-built regenerative medicine and rehabilitation referral facility. Operational for over a decade now, Greenside was the first regenerative medicine referral centre to be opened in the UK and attracts clients from across the length of the UK and Europe.
We provide our clients with a complete service including, full musculoskeletal diagnostic work ups, advanced treatment options with stem cell therapy/platelet rich plasma therapy, and rehabilitation with physiotherapy and hydrotherapy.
Our diagnostics tools include force plate analysis, stance analysis, digital thermal imaging, musculoskeletal ultrasound and elastography, digital radiographs and needle arthroscopy. We strive to provide every patient with a complete diagnosis to deliver the optimum treatment plan.
Greenside is leading the way in veterinary regenerative medicine and actively contributes to research in the field. Current research focuses on combination therapies for elbow dysplasia, spinal disorders, and rehabilitation following treatment with stem cell therapy. Andrew Armitage heads up the Regenerative medicine team at Greenside and has recently published a large scale, comprehensive study which adds to the evidence required to support the use of MSCs (mesenchymal stem cells) in canine musculoskeletal conditions: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2022.1014687/full
THE ROLE:
The role is for a veterinary surgeon to support the regenerative medicine team in proving a full musculoskeletal diagnostic service, treatment with cell-based therapies and follow up rehabilitation.
This full-time role would be suitable for any applicants wanting to focus on musculoskeletal work, pain management and the use of novel therapies to manage a variety of conditions. It is important to us to have someone who is keen to get involved in the development of the field by contributing to evidenced based medicine.
Hours are Monday-Friday (40 hours per week) with no on call/out of hours commitment
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate will be organised, confident and a team player. They will be enthusiastic and motivated to maintain a high standard of care for our patients and clients. They must be compassionate and have excellent communication skills.
An interest in regenerative medicine and rehabilitation is essential and prior experience in this field is desirable but not essential. Full training in diagnostic imaging including musculoskeletal ultrasound and application of regenerative therapies will be provided to the successful applicant.
Additional qualifications in Sports medicine, rehabilitation, pain management, or orthopaedics would be beneficial for the role but not an absolute requirement.
Benefits:
5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
RCVS & VDS fees paid
External CPD funded
Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
Career progression opportunities
Staff discount schemes
Life Assurance
Enhanced sickness pay
Enhanced equal family leave
E-car salary sacrifice scheme
Employer contribution pension scheme
Wellness program including:
Employee assistance program
Eyecare voucher scheme
Free annual Flu jab
Cycle to work scheme
Recruitment referral reward scheme
If you have any questions please contact Vicky.tanday@linnaeusgroup.co.uk