Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

IVC Evidensia; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Veterinary Surgeon to join their compassionate team in Sheffield. This full-time role offers a flexible working schedule that promotes a healthy work-life balance, allowing you to thrive in your career while enjoying personal time. With state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive environment, you will have the opportunity to further develop your skills and pursue your passions in veterinary medicine. The organization is committed to investing in its staff, providing generous CPD allowances and a variety of employee benefits. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of animals and their owners, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

£1250 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts for pets treatment

Voluntary benefits

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experienced in veterinary surgery with a focus on small animals.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care and surgical services.
• Collaborate with a team of vets to manage cases effectively.

Skills

Veterinary Surgery

Animal Care

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Tools

Digital X-ray

Ultrasound Scanner

In-house Lab Equipment

Job description

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Salary up to £65,000 DOE plus Relocation Allowance of up to £5000.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Veterinary Surgeon to join our team at White Cross Vets, Handsworth, Sheffield. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week with the possibility of a Senior role for those with the experience, that are interested in taking the next step in their career.

About the team:

We currently have 3.5 vets with a certificate holder in Small animal surgery and one in the process of an Oncology certificate. The site is supported by colleagues at the Doncaster White Cross Vets branch by certificate holders in Internal Medicine and Dentistry. The Vets across both sites work closely with each other to advise and support on each other's cases.

Rota patterns that work for you:

Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that's why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career.

Our full-time members of the team work 40 hours per week, over 4 days plus inclusion in the Saturday Rota, with TOIL. There are no requirements for OOH.

Practice Facilities:

Surgical suite, dental x-ray, fully equipped in-house lab, digital x-ray, high-quality ultrasound scanner, HT vista mass scanner, Imagyst cytology, 4 consulting rooms, dual stationed prep room, spacious car park, and a very handy shop next door. Happy to support further development of vets, i.e., certificates in general vets would be consulting for 2 days out of 4 with a surgery day and a '2nd ops' shift day, though happy to support the applicant's passions and interests and tailor the role to them, interests such as medicine, surgery, dentistry, teaching, etc. Admin time is provided each day for catch up on clinical notes, reporting of lab results, phoning clients, repeat prescriptions, etc., or just time to research and plan cases.

Because our people 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:

1. Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays; additional holiday entitlement for your birthday.
2. Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance; Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline; Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay; Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing.
3. Development: £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata; Certificate support; 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 £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund; Infection Prevention and Control Programme; Quality Improvement Programme.
4. Professional Memberships: BVA membership; VDS cover.
5. Colleague Benefits: Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well; Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria; Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you; Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers; Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice.

At IVC Evidensia, we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Belonging. 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.