Veterinary Surgeon
– Small Ruminant Artificial Breeding Technologies (MOET and Laparoscopic AI)
Main Location: East Mains, Ormiston, East Lothian, Scotland, EH35 5NG
Department: Team Leader
Reporting to: Veterinary Team Leader and CEO
MAIN PURPOSE
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our veterinary team, to help provide our expanding artificial breeding services.
Animal Breeding Europe Limited is a multi-centre, UK-based company servicing the national and international agricultural sectors with advanced reproductive technologies. We provide artificial breeding services throughout the UK and Ireland from our three centres (Edinburgh, Malvern, Belfast). Our services include artificial insemination, diagnosis of infertility, embryo transfer and IVF/IVP in sheep, goats and cattle.
This is an excellent opportunity, be it to further your interest in reproductive technologies or small ruminants, or to have a career change and diversify away from clinical veterinary practice. We are rapidly growing business, and for the right candidate there will be excellent prospects to meet the needs of your specific interests.
Leading one of several small teams working within the largest framework of ART teams providing nationally service, you will be required to have excellent interpersonal skills. You will be an MRCVS and experience in small ruminant surgery would be of benefit. The highly seasonal nature of the work means that the post may suit an individual who wishes to combine a full-time role with other work / travel outside of the peak season. This position will require the applicant to work in both UK and Ireland and, on occasion, internationally.
MAIN DUTIES
The successful candidate will be provided with training in artificial breeding services, as follows:
- Inducing and monitoring general anaesthetic procedures in sheep and goats
- Semen collection and handling, semen freezing and thawing, semen assessment and its practical application within an AI programme
- Ram fertility examinations and ewe reproductive health advice
- Advanced reproductive technologies including laparoscopy, artificial insemination, OPU, embryo recovery and transfer.
- Specific pre- and post- operative care and advice to clients
Previous training in Ai or ET would be advantageous but no necessary.
It is understood that the initial training period may take 1 – 2 years before the successful candidate will be able to provide these services on a commercial basis and become a registered Team Leader.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Key Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Good interpersonal skills to be able to get along with others both internal and external to the organisation
- Ability to prioritise and multi-task in the face of many responsibilities/duties
- Accurate attention to detail
- Team Player
- People Management
- Time Management
Qualifications and Experience
Working as part of a small team, you will be required to have excellent interpersonal skills. You will be an MRCVS and experience in small ruminant surgery would be of benefit. Practical experience in Ai or ET would be advantageous but no necessary.
Hours of work
The normal hours of work are 36.5hrs per week, usually based around usual office hours of 8.30am – 5pm Mon – Thurs and 8.30 – 4pm on a Friday. Work can be seasonal and additional hours may be required in the high season which can be taken as days off in lieu, during the low season. No payment will usually be made for overtime.
Travel
The post is based in Edinburgh. The job holder should hold a full, clean driving licence.
There may be a requirement for travel and any accommodation while working away will be paid for along with reasonable expenses submitted in line with the expenses policy.
Remuneration
This is a full-time, salaried position for which the salary will be dependent on experience. The remuneration package includes 25 days leave and 8 days bank holiday, death in service benefit and a 4% pension contribution which will increase dependant on length of service.
Please send a covering letter and CV to:
Or post to: Geraint Thomas, Animal Breeding Europe, East Mains, Ormiston, East Lothian. EH35 5NG.
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Finance Assistant
Location: East Mains, Ormiston, East Lothian, Scotland, EH35 5NG
Department: Finance
Reporting to: Financial Accountant
MAIN PURPOSE
We are seeking an experienced person to join our small but busy finance team. This role is to manage all company finances through various administrative channels. The successful candidate will be expected to deal with purchase invoices and sales invoices, expense claims and many other financial processing tasks.
MAIN DUTIES
- Assisting with sales invoices for all aspects of the company
- Assist with generating and processing sales invoices from pro forma invoices
- Ensuring all invoices are processed accurately & in accordance with our Finance timetable
- Checking and processing staff expenses claims
- Collating and processing credit card receipts
- Answering customer and supplier queries
- Processing telephone payments
- Assistance with office administration
- Debt Management – including recovery of overdue debts
- Production of monthly customer statements
- Sage knowledge would be advantageous but not vital
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Key Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Good interpersonal skills to be able to get along with others both internal and external to the organisation
- Ability to prioritise and multi-task in the face of many responsibilities/duties
- Basic knowledge of computer applications
- Accurate attention to detail
- Team Player
- Good Time Management
Qualifications and experience
Candidates will have experience of working in a finance environment with sufficient financial processing skills, excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills with a commitment to providing the highest level of customer service. Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail will also be essential. This role would suit a pro- active individual who can work well with others and who has the ability to plan and prioritise work effectively to ensure that competing deadlines are met. You will have experience in working at the customer and supplier interface. Working knowledge and experience in Sage accounts programmes would be advantageous but is not essential as full training will be given.
Hours of work
The position requires a minimum of 21 hours per week, worked over 3 days based around our office hours of 9am – 5pm.
Travel
Applicants may be expected to do banking, so must hold a full, clean driving licence.
Remuneration
This is a part time, salaried position for which the salary will be dependent on experience. The remuneration package includes 25 days leave and 8 days bank holiday (pro rota), death in service benefit and a 4% pension contribution which will increase dependant on length of service.
Please send a covering letter and CV to:
Or post to: Shahrom Macmanan, Animal Breeding Europe, East Mains, Ormiston, East Lothian. EH35 5NG.
Closing Date: 02/06/2023
Expected start date: July